R*n 737: Sandside

Hard Astern and Ready About have certainly proved themselves Competent Crew on this their Virgin voyage into the dangerous waters of setting a Hash for the never happy passengers on the Good Ship Lune Valley, even making Ships Flags.

Still within sight of the harbour Large Package and his shipmates managed to veer off course only to regain their positions later on in their voyage to the unknown.

The Ship's doctor and her family were in home waters, setting out at low tide, they took the early advantage and jibed home despite not knowing their port from starboard.

White Noise and her motley crew, supposedly seasoned sailors, were clearly rubbish at navigation and reading charts as they mega shortcutted to get to their rations of Grog and Ships Biscuits.

Captain Lurch and First Mate Morticia forgot their sextant and made a detour but made harbour in time for their afternoon tea with a great view of the sea.

Cyberseptic and myself went for an extra long voyage, losing our bearings at one point, but survived the rocks and rapids, without needing to call the Coastguard or RNLI - fortunately the bouyancy aids around the river weren't needed.

Captain GM with his team, including the jolly Roger was delayed by the high tide, by which time the shipping forecast was definitely Rain Later, Good.

Speedbump and Dormouse definitely hit the doldrums and were be-calmed but after re-setting the sails they set out again and set a true course, but missed their rations and only made it back to their home port in sight of the lighthouse just in time for tea with the captain.  

As the boats jostled for position in the circle in the evening, no one lost their moorings and we all retired safely to our bunks, dreaming of hashier days to come for our next voyage out.