On the last Sunday in August most of the juniors were away on the Snowdonia tour, so there were only four out for the run to Exeter Ship Canal (Dave Eyre went home early). They took a fairly direct route to Exeter via Gappah and then spent a little time having a look at the area around the Maritime museum before carrying on down the tow path. There were plenty of obstructions, with a fishing competition on, but a sheltered spot near the Topsham ferry crossing point provided a comfortable lunch stop.

A very strong crosswind made control quite difficult at times on the return journey, and a heavy drizzle just before they arrived at Dawlish made the “cuppa” at Don’s even more welcome. I understand it was “rather wet” on the route home via Newton and Stoneycombe.

(Michael Jones)

[1 point: Dave Eyre]