Similary I have not been back to Windermere since the speed limit but understand your sentiments and am planning to go on the water there next year. Nonetheless, I am somewhat surprised that you were water ski-ing! I hear that they cannot afford rangers on the lake. I presume you registered the boat...

Thanks - frustratingly I think there is one in Solihull but lost contact with the guy.

SimonP

Called around to a friend of mine in Aston, Birmingham over the weekend who has a collection of boats and cars including a Simmonds and a Daimler SP250! He is doing a complete restoration of a Boesch and making a fine job of it. Do we have any members with these boats? He would like to swap notes et...

Think that would be a good idea - I used to be a member there but didn't get on with the old regime who rarely did anything and did not engage - only put my boat on the water a couple of times - They are geared to hydoplane racing but should be able to accomodate us and there are facilities and it i...

The whole Windermere Speed limit is still a serious issue. I spoke at length to Paul Senior about it at Cardiff- he assures that he is doing what he can on various committees in Windermere to address the subject on our behalf.

SimonP

I tried to contact them before Cardiff but the last I heard was that they were draining the lake to repair a dam or something but I didn't get a positive vibe before and think they will require a big fee - most places just don't seem to understand us at all - except the Yacht Clubs! Midlands Watersk...

Excellent Kris - thanks for taking the trouble etc - I think it should be published in the magazine - an informal view etc.

Simon

Rod I am sure you are right - I visited Falmouth recently and while it is spaceous and modern - I found it a typical museum for the general public and not the hardened boat enthusiast. Trouble with Pitsea was largely its location I think. Think we need to get behind any other suitable museum but don...

Just would like to add my thanks to one and all for a terrific weekend. Looking forward to seeing any Utube film that may be available.

Am certainly up for Windermere next year and interested in any proposed rally in Ireland.

SimonP

Am aware that there are a number of lakes there - any chance of boating on a different lake - their website seems to indicate numerous possible options - but I know how difficult these lake authorities can be - I have tried at Chasewater and that has now been drained I think.

SimonP