This week we have had an exhausting driving tour of Belgium. We have driven  hundreds of miles, examined numerous locks, explored several marinas, crossed tons of bridges, and viewed loads of canals. It was hard work.

It was good to see the riverside bar in full swing this ‘Opening of season’ weekend. On Friday night Fran our supercook produced one of her special meals which encouraged many people to come out in the inclement weather. 

A tradition in our club, and most boating clubs, is to welcome the new boating season with a Ball or a party of some kind. I am not sure I have been to one where the snow is accumulating on the ground and  swirling around the clubhouse!

We have a boat club member who when asked how he feels usually replies Tower Bridge…. up and down you know, up and down…

At the ATYC (Association of Thames Yacht Clubs) our boat club won the Old Father Thames award. It wasn’t very difficult, the prize goes to the boat club that has the most attendees. We won by one person. My handsome husband collected it as is his duty as Commodore. I don’t know why there is…

Our unusual weather continues, having all sorts of effects. We move an 8 man Birthday Party of boaters,

Only four weeks to the Easter Cruise. I hope the weather improves!

Andrew and I were delighted to receive this invitation from Carl Lomas and Tracey Worth, club members who moor their fabulous Fairline at our Hampton Court moorings. They are also the Chairman and CEO respectively of the Institute of Couriers. What, never heard of the Institute of Couriers? Me neither but a cocktail party in…

We are in Mallorca making arrangements for the Club’s weekend trip next October (well, someone has to do it).

‘Death on the maiden Voyage’ was very competently managed by Blackwatch Entertainment. Us guests had very little idea what was going to happen but lots of members turned out in their 1920’s flapper gear.