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A taste of U
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Great Whites never
come in here Joe. They’re in the
Channel.
Preparation
Mylor Yacht Harbour
The crew are arriving, but …
23rd August, 2008.
This crew is visually impaired
Helen guides Ted aboard
Why does Skipper not wear trousers?
Jake awaits his turn to step aboard
We leave the Marina with 2 VIPs but only 1 sighted helper.
The crew have stowed warps and fenders.
Ted receives instruction at the mast
The first tack of the day?
Now we are sailing
Heading south towards Black Rock
The Blind helm.
Sighted helpers give directions.
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EDUCATIONAL SLIDE
The Barbican 33 Cutter, Long Keel, Heavy Displacement, Ocean Cutter, ideal for this work
BarbicanInsignia
Boat number 31
Cutter means that 2 sails can be set forward of the mast (only the Genoa is set today, onto the bowsprit)
Bowsprit
The Staysail would be set here … like this … for strong winds
Heading north, we’re off to lunch at Turnaware Bar
Mylor, Loe Beach and Pill Creek are the backdrop
Reckon we went the correct side of the buoy that day
Just as every rope has a name, so every crew member is named according to function
EDUCATIONAL SLIDE
This rope is named “The Prop Lanyard”
Each skipper has a special name for the crew member who fixes it!
May we come alongside you?
Ted is hauling us alongside you.
Watch the spreaders!
Diced organic Seagull, sprinkled with chopped seaweed, harvested with the dew still on it.
The now-obligatory croutons are hand-selected flotsam, cut into cubes, and toasted to perfection.
Skipper’s soup is guaranteed to put a smile on anyone’s face …
Soup-of-the-Day:
There!
One, two, three, four crew.Have we picked up a mermaid? Its Hermione!
Its Jake’s turn at the mast.He has set the mainsail nicely with guidance from Helen
Must have been a mutiny on your ship!
But …
The wind has increased now, so the mainsail is reset at the first reef to reduce its area to keep life something like level.
The third reef creates the smallest area, pulled down to the boom for sailing in strong winds, force 8 (gale) and above
This mainsail has 3 options for reducing power from the wind. The first reef…
The second reef…
The third reef …
This day, we sailed Carrick Roads between Turnaware Point where mussels are delicious
And Black Rock where grey seals laze
The Blind helm and crew each boat, if willing.
In 2008 the eldest was 93
CREDITSCREDITS
PhotographyPhotography …… …… …… Andy CosseyAndy Cossey
VIP CrewVIP Crew …… …… …… JakeJake
…… …… …… TedTed
Sighted CrewSighted Crew …… …… …… HelenHelen
…… …… …… HermioneHermione
The End
Skipper’s Quiz
1) Identify this signal flag
Is it Alpha, Quebec or Uniform?
2) Identify this signal flag
Is it Bravo, Papa, or Yankee?
3) What is the meaning of the 2 flag signal UY?
Is it “I wish you a pleasant voyage”
Or “I am carrying out exercises. Please keep clear of me.”