Chris and I have spent from 11 to 14 June in Lyme Regis working on our boats - Chris' was damaged from the Faulklands and mine needed a brace within the cockpit. We managed to fix them with the help of the Boat Building Academy based here in Lyme and we wish to pass on our thanks to all those people who helped us and made us feel so welcome.
As you can see from the pics it has been hard work for us! Lyme Regis is such a beautiful place in the sunshine, it has been hard to move on!
As the weather has been so kind, we have also taken the chance to rest here to help build up our energy levels for the endurance required for the long trek down to Cornwall and beyond.
Even though we were supposed to be resting the kayaks required testing to check that the work undertaken had been successful - a great opportunity to get out on the water and have a relaxing paddle in the shelter of the habour.
As you can see from the pics I decided to do some posing!!
While Chris and I were getting our boats fixed, my brother and sister (Andy and Jen) took the opportunity to visit us in Lyme Regis. They certainly choose a lovely weekend, as Lyme was bathing in sunshine!! It was great to see them and thanks for making the effort to come down and see me!
Chris and I are now on our way down to Cornwall and a further update will be added soon!!!
All the best
We helped you to fix them?.....
ReplyDeleteI seem to remember a cross eyed, hazey looking Vaughan at 1 in the morning standing round while I finished off that skeg repair!! It seemed like you were having a good party.....
Anyhoo, hope all goes well gents, keep paddling hard, we're keeping an eye on you, even your slightly inaccurate blogging!!!
From Justin and all at the BBA
All the very best for a successful and safe trip. We are very grateful to both of you for your efforts on our behalf. We will meet up with you somewher along the route, John Inglis (A/Director Epilepsy Bereaved)
ReplyDeleteTo my Ex Hubby & dear friend & father of my two naughty kids....'just like you in everyway'
ReplyDeleteOnce again i will be following your trip
good luck to you and vaughan,once again im very proud of you xxx
speak soon
Becky