Amy's Birthday On Windermere

It was a day of heavy rain and high winds and a gusty force 5 and white caps out on the lake - it was also Amy's 23rd Birthday.

We took the decision to motor Joanna and Frieda down to Storrs and tow Muddler and then race back under jib only which would have been ok if the wind hadn't suddenly dropped when got there - main sails went up and off we went - a bit too fast as the wind picked up so down they came again!!

Brian and Amanda were out on Joanna with Amy and Shirley, Frieda had Dave, Gerealdine, Tracey and Carol and on Muddler were Barbara, Sue, Collin and Helen and our ever dutiful safety boat officers for the day were Geoff and Bob.

We went back to Coctshott Woods and the sailing base for lunch where we could make hot drinks and sit under shelter out of the rain and the day ended with a trip to Wilfs for coffee instead of getting even more wet sailing in the afternoon! A better choice by far!