ronnietucker

Oh, the mooring in that video was definitely off. At first, I ended up parallel to the mooring, but about 2ft away. Got it much better in my (not on video) second try.

I think in my case it was because I gave a skoosh of forward to turn, but didn't give another skoosh to finish the turn. So I got half way then probably the wind blew me back around.

I was planning on doing something this coming week, but after this wee shot up and down I realised that I'm NOT experienced enough for it. I'd be going solo. I'll spend the coming week on the boat and getting more practice (sun willing). But I definitely want to plan a wee jaunt up to Southpark Marina as a test.

This was my first time going up the F&C canal a wee bit. I was still trying to get the hang of controlling the boat. I turned to go right, but then the boat decided it wanted to go left, but changed its mind and went right. A bit of a faff, but I got there in the end. I've since been up and down there again (solo no-less!) and getting the hang of it now.

Done from a photo since it was chucking it down outside.

Pictures or it didn't happen

Only just. If I was about 4" taller I'd be crouching. I have several of those little mini life rings decorating the boat. I can do one from a photo if you like. Free for you guys as you've all helped me so much in the past.

The thing in the corner? That's a diesel heater.

I don't have a telly. ?

Been quite a few changes since the updated doodle. So here's an updated updated doodle.

Aye, it would have been nice to go, but I couldn't get the time off work that week to attend (then recover ). I hope you'll take us all some nice photos of the event.

Indeed! I do plan on doing some boating in June. I'm hoping to take a wee jaunt up to Southbank Marina (from Bowling) as my maiden voyage.

More upholstery done on the bow seating. Still a bit more to do, but need more plywood and material. Oh, and not forgetting to give the brasses a good seeing to.

Scottish, but it must be do-able in England https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/18058047

Today's task was to try my hand at upholstery. I kinda cheated a wee bit by using plywood on the back of the foam to staple the material on to. Rather than that sewing lark. I don't have the leccy on the boat for a sewing machine (that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it).