Tuesday 3 July 2018

Update - almost in Ipswich

I could write this up in sensational style, but I'll resist the temptation, beyond saying an unfortunate incident occurred in which Toucando, being securely moored in a high class south coast marina, with me hundreds of miles away, was struck by a former Nazi yacht resulting in some bended metal.  Nothing to adversely affect her seaworthiness,  but nevertheless definitely requiring some repairs.
We were able to proceed to Ipswich as planned, via Brighton and Dover, but instead of going to our intended marina we finished up at Fox's marina and boatyard - somewhere that offers all the necessary boatyard facilities to do the repairs. The excellent Bishop Skinner (insurer) has sorted everything out and hopefully all will be restored to appropriate condition without further delay. Once done we will probably relocate to Ipswich Haven from where we will make occasional trips. The Haven has the advantage of a town centre location, and I like towns. We will probably be doing some sailing in the latter part of August - the Suffolk and Essex coasts, Thames estuary, maybe the Low Countries. I'll keep you posted.
The Toucan Table

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