Frances 26 FELICITY

Roy_Dawkins · 2011-09-24 19:08:05

Roy Dawkins is one of our more senior members who has sailed his Frances 26, 'Felicity' for many years.

Now, 'Felicity' is usually to be found at The Gosport Marina, previously Camper and Nicholson's Marina in Portsmouth Harbour. Roy decided it was time to round Selsey Bill and sail eastwards for the first time.

Unfortunately, the weather was not very kind and the departure had to be delayed and one of Roy's two crew jumped ship. Eventually, sail was set and a lively ride ensued. The other crew member probably thought you could have too much of a good thing and slipped ship as well.

Roy's enforced stop at Brighton enabled him to catch up with some of those little jobs to be found aboard any ship.

In due course and with a fair wind, Roy headed homeward. The light wind soon failed completely resulting in a longish passage time of ten and a half hours.

Not at all daunted by the experience, Roy is now looking at other more distant ports and for extra crew members!

Roy and Felicity with the Brighton Reception beyond

Terms such as 'ancient mariner' and 'old sea dog' simply do not apply in Roy's case. Although he won't see his 80th birthday again, he is still young at heart.

He will be at Cowes all next week, first week of August 2008, sailing aboard a Victory class yacht (21 ft long). Keep an especially good lookout for Z 72.

We are expecting great things.

He is sure to be mentioned in dispatches.

Victory class yachts

#1 2011-09-24 19:08:05

Frances 26 FELICITY

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