THE PELICAN THAT SANK
I finally dried my tears and graciously accepted the "Best sinking trophy"
Many thanks to Martin & Bradders for the medal and the prize of a SUBMARINE. It will be treasured forever. I shall never forget my wonderful weekend at Wickstead. It was a fantastic time, and I urge you all to come next year.
It just goes to show that you must not change the name of a ship, else bad luck befalls you !!.
My 'bullet proof' Springer was a great success and the impromptu game of football, in the poring rain, was the highlight of the year.
So much fun and enjoyment by grown men was a sight to behold. Thanks to all those that took part. Your pictures will follow when I dry the camera out. It did drop in the wet grass during the rain storm at the previous panic moment. (They are on the memory card but it refuses to let anyone see it....... I'm not surprised at this !!!)
Here is a report on the sinking as given by the 'Pratt' Captain .............
Colin was right about the working deck. It is just above the waterline. It was pouring down with rain and I decided to rush the old girl back to dock and executed a tight turn on full twin turbos.
She leaned hard a'port and dipped the decks in the water. Once the deluge started she just filled up and the stern went under. I could only watch, as control was completely lost, and I think I may have shouted something out.
My thanks to the lady that came over to say she knew where it was because the lights were still on under water.
My gratefull thanks to the gentleman that 'donned waterproofs' and waded in to rescue her, as shown in the picture..
I now have all the bits safely in the warm and will be " Reviewing the situation" as the song says.
All this has not dampened my enthusiasm and thanks for all your comments. It really is a great club of people we have here.
I can't wait for the next "meet".
Cheers...Ken