My first stint at Skipper of 18 tons, and it doesn't stop in a hurry

Our mate and mentor John who has taught me  a LOT.......

KIWI ROSE finally named

Well its been a normal week of horrible weather. Was going to go out onto the Lake on Wednesday but the wind was too strong . Howling in from the North Sea. Instead mucked about cleaning. Booked the man to come over next week and give us our ICC and CEVNI course, which we need to travel on the waterways. We will pick him up from Amsterdam Airport next Wednesday. Then after the 2 day course we will take him back to Southhampton. Spend a couple of days in Bournemouth with our friends Dawn and Alvin and then head back to Oostvoorne and prepare to depart.

Our friend Lia( of Bart and Lia ) from Brussells who bought loads of  champagne

Bart and Lia, our friends form Belgium arrived on Wednesday. Had dinner with them at the mariner Restaurant. Good food and company. Thursday we managed to get out on the Lake with John and Maureen and Bart and Lia. and practice mooring to mariners. Only a couple of scratches but learnt a lot from John. Came back to the mariner and Bart an Lia left for Brussells. Once agin a couple of pints with John and Maureen at the bar



Friday: Will head out onto the lake and practice again today. The weather is getting better.