SPRING CRUISE 2023
Friday 28th April - Sunday 1st May
Photo: Roger Everett
It seems from the feedback everyone really enjoyed the Spring Cruise.
It was a bit cold overnight Friday but we woke up Saturday to a lovely morning. One group, mostly ‘the old people’ spent the night at South Walsham.
Photo: Roger Everett
Photo: Roger Everett
The other group, mostly ‘the young people’ spent the night at Thurne.
Photo: Nick and Amanda Wiggins
Photo: Frankie Little
Photo: Jimmy James
The oldies lunched on Saturday at Cockshoot
Photo: Phill Bennett- Martin
Photo: Jane Stevens
and stopped at Hoveton Great Broad Nature Trail
Photo: Jane Stevens
We all met up during the afternoon at Wroxham, moored either at Jo & Cally’s or at their neighbour’s property who had kindly allowed us to use his moorings.
Photo: Jo and Cally
Photo: David Calder
Photo: Jo and Cally
Photo: Roger Everett
Photo: Frankie Little
We had a very sociable evening bbq in Jo & Cally’s garden. A big thank you to Jo & Cally for hosting the party and thank you Jo for continuing to educate us with your cocktails!
Photo: David Calder
Photo: David Calder
Photo: Phill Bennett- Martin
Sunday was another lovely day and we made our way to Coltishall. I’m afraid we filled the moorings with all 12 boats moored comfortably on The Common.
Photo: Jane Stevens
Photo: Carolyn James
During the afternoon we helped a lovely lady celebrate her 70th Birthday.
Photo: Roger Everett
Photo: Roger Everett
Photo: Roger Everett
Photo: Carolyn James
Sunday evening we gathered for a meal in the Marquee at The Recruiting Sergeant. Thirty-three of us were spread over three tables, Birthday girl and family, the old people and the young people, plus 10 very well behaved dogs! Friendly, efficient staff served us an excellent meal.
I'm afraid the weather forecast was accurate so we went our separate ways after breakfast Monday morning.
Photo: Roger Everett
Two stayed at Salhouse for an extra night. I guess most of us got wet, we certainly did but the sails were dry and the sun was shining by the time we got back to base.
I would like to thank everyone for making it such an enjoyable weekend. It was great to welcome friends who visited for part of the weekend. Of course the EACC spirit was in evidence, particularly with help mooring, boat repairs, bike transport, lifts to the pub and young people making sure old people made it safely back to their boat.
Finally, apologies to any young person who feels they have been unfairly categorised as an old person.
Ruth Thompson