Having a Blast

Off Brough

This weekend for a change we decided to have a blast down to Grimsby to give Moonshine a good run after her recent lift out. She did remarkably well running at 27 knots from Goole to Grimsby in 1 hour 31 mins including a small amount of displacement running at each end. Due to the unpredictable weather conditions forecast this weekend we were unsure whether to call in at Hull on the Sunday or to return back to Goole. After assessing Monday's weather conditions on the Sunday, taking into account the strength and wind direction forecast we decided to return back to base a day early, but having achieved what we wanted to achieve and with Moonshine running well we were more than happy. 

 

Grimsby Dock Tower

 

Fish Docks

Fish Docks

Catching up to Crambeck and Sea Dart

On Sunday's return trip we had at times quite lively conditions, so much so that it looked like a 5 year old had wreaked havoc with our log book entries however we still managed fast planing speeds of up to 23 knots.

The SYBC tidal cruising officer along with his merry fleet of 1 additional vessel also returned back up to Goole a day ahead of schedule. We caught up with them at Upper Witton where we reduced down to displacement speed to accompany them up to Ocean Lock Goole.

Exol Pride, Goole

One slight observation this weekend is that Exol Pride (ex Whitakers Humber Pride) has been painted and renamed and is back in service running to Rotherham with lube oil.