And another weekend bights the dust.

Yesterday, I actually managed to get Charlotte and myself ready to go out in 1/2 hr. Somewhat of a record. I just threw everything conceivable into bags to cover all bases and off we went to Lake Wellington in Gippsland. I’d completely forgotton about the AGM at the Yacht Club there, so after a rare breakfast in bed (cuppa’s are regular, but not the full breakfast) my partner reminded me about the event.

It was such a lovely day and a beautiful place to visit and there were no complaints from Charlotte when I mentioned the possibility of going. She LOVES throwing stones into the water there and has spent 2 hrs doing so with Grandad by her side, whilst I have been on the yacht with Peter for the race that takes place once a month during Summer. I only managed a couple of races last Summer. Hoping to put in more next Summer provided someone can tag along to care for Charlotte.

Like her Mum, She is not a very keen sailor and I can’t blame her. The lifejacket is so big, yet the right size for her if that makes sense! It’s so bulky and Charlotte doesn’t like wearing it as it is so restrictive unlike our lightweight ones. That means I have a very hard time getting my little pixie up on deck to enjoy the scenery and it’s rather miserable all ’round. I’m not a keen sailor these days for many reasons. Having lived on yachts I have encountered some frightening situations and my lack of skills make for a dangerous scenario should something happen to Peter on board, particularly if Charlotte is with us. (more…)