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about in boats.We look forward to a drink on the balcony, watching our junior crew playing with new friends on the grass below, and inviting them on board Victoria. In the meantime, we remember with gratitude all the happy times that we have had and spend our winters evenings dreaming up the next adventure – with the wind in our hair, the sun on our faces, and the waves lapping
at the hull of whatever craft we are in – paddleboard, mirror, kayak, Laser, dinghy or Victoria herself.We are hoping to head west for several weeks this summer, but until that is possible, we cannot think of anywhere better to be than the Beaulieu River.
Words and photos: Laura Watson
locations of work and school. Luckily, we are experienced with home-schooling, having had a full year’s practice before it became so mainstream. Life is certainly far from simple at present.
We look ahead to the passing of this terrible storm that is COVID – when the roar of the incessant gale becomes a gentle breeze, when the waves stop threatening
to break and engulf us as they roll past, and when we no longer need to batten down the hatches.We look forward to meeting friends old and new, making plans, and launching sailing dinghies and kayaks, simply to mess
