Cadet Sailing

The cadet sailing was called off because the wind was gusting over 25 as the rain clouds passed over. So I had to de-rig the boats. The kids were going rowing instead.
Well all the kids ran off to the pontoon by the mast crane leaving me to cover the boats. This time I got some help.
Bolton Phil called out the window what was going on? I explained and we thought that they had made a bad call. So we rigged Plum Crazy for her second outing. Phil borrowed a paddle as there was no wind on the river. (Thanks Mike) We set off with Phil paddling until Richard turned up with the safety boat and we got a tow out into the bay.
I pooteled about for half an hour then I let Phil have a go. He already knew how tippy Plum Crazy is, Merlin Rockets are like that. But he was surprised at how quickly they turn compared to his Wayfarer. Anyway his head didn't do any damage to the boom. The rain was coming so we headed in on the rising wind. Phil took P.C. up the river and again there was no wind. For a moment I thought we were going to drift into RWH or Woolamoo (?) AGAIN but the man pumped the rudder and we sailed clear by them :+) Must try that next time!
I bought the kids drinks and chips so everybody has a great time.