MeGo

In July/August we had two Serendipity Cruises with "MeGo", a Cornish CruisingBavaria 36, sailing in the Falmouth / Carrick Roads area. The weather was not ideal with a mixture of rain and sun with winds of force 6 and 7.

The first crew was a

family group - Mike, Sue, Holly and Alice. Mike used to be a Merchant Navy Engineer and he and Sue enjoy cruising on the big comfy cruise ships! Mike is also a keen amateur private pilot, as is Holly his daughter. Mike had sailed with us a couple of year previously but this was a totally new experience for the girls. The family are

wondering whether sailing might be for them and Mike is tempted to buy a boat.

For the first night we went up the Fal to Tregothnan and anchored for the night. I thought this would be a good option as it is so

peaceful there away from the bright lights of Falmouth. I hadn't realised what a 'serendipitous' experience it would be for the girls away from the comforts of shoreside showers, mains electricity and the ability to step ashore. I think they found it quite

claustrophobic! We also visited Mylor, much more civilised, and St Mawes.

The second crew included Lois and five other ladies - Sue, Kath, Cathy, Anthea and Diana! It was Cathy's first sailing experience but all the others had been before. It was quite cramped but they were all 'game' and we had great fun, in spite of the weather. We also did the round of Falmouth, Mylor and St Mawes with some lovely sailing between the rain showers.