Look what I got in the post today?
Now the big question - how exactly do I attach it?
I have three flags flying on Arwen to sort our - my welsh ensign obviously; a Dinghy Cruising Association burgee which I have ordered and now this one.
Obviously, I need to sort out a burgee halyard of some form - following the starboard shroud. it would make sense to have it attached to a very small block off the top tang and possibly on the lower shroud stay?
I don't know. I have no idea!!
Suggestions please. I guess if I make it strong enough it can also double as a night 'anchor light' haul up as well.
The STSB group on Facebook is a place for anyone who who has an appreciation for beautiful traditional boats and a place to share adventures and get advice. key question - is it SMALL? Is it TRADITIONAL? Is it a SAILING BOAT?
11k members and some great conversation, images and video. I have learned loads from the group already.
Meanwhile, I spent the day visiting different locations up the river Tamar for future overnight stays.
Three stand out.
Firstly, a possibility of staying overnight on a pontoon in Millbrook creek. An invitation from the owner a year ago. I didn't get to see him on this occasion which is a pity as I owe him an apology. I have given it on one of my previous video vlogs about my recent sail over to the river Yealm but he sailed up close to me whilst I was out in Plymouth Sound and I didnt recognise him or his distinctive boat. He must have thought me so rude - sorry Richard!
I was surprised to discover that on neaps there is water under the main pontoon most of the time although it does dry out at springs.
Secondly, a good stop at Cotehele where I met Barnaby, the National Trust warden at the quayside. He very graciously gave me twenty minutes and was keen to see small boats arriving at the quayside on appropriate tides although he would appreciate advanced warning to ensure that space would be available.
Finally a call in at Morwellham. Here again, I as warmly welcomed and George was keen to see me give an overnight stop up there a try. There are two possible places to overnight - the quay slip and one of the bigger basins.
Hopefully the weather will improve over the next fortnight and I will be able to get up river to these venues. The furthest I have been up river is to Calstock so getting up to Morwellham will be a new challenge.
If you are interested in visiting Cotehele Quay and Morwellham Quay their websites are below and both have a huge amount to see. They both have pubs as well onsite and Morwellham is holding a great music festival this coming weekend.
https://www.morwellham-quay.co.uk/
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