Today, a day off in Gosport, we trogged all the way to the Southampton boat show in what was a round trip of 4 hours by ferry train and foot. Was it worth it? Yes because we love seeing masses of boats on the water, though most of them are too modern or ritzy or just big plastic motor boats.
The Rustler yachts were our favourites. They are solid, beautifully built boats with a pedigree, that cost an arm and several legs.
We walked miles. Lesley bought a couple of bargains in the sailing clothes line (not a clothes line).
Nic bought a £1 emergency hat as the sun was strong. A little later we were greeted with free prosecco, canapés and - a free peaked cap at the Swallow yacht stand. It was their press launch and they were being generous... No he didn't take the emergency hat back.
It's fascinating to see the types of show goer. Many grey bearded chaps haggling over buying ropes, smooth guys with immaculately coiffed wives looking at motor boats costing half a mill and scruffs like us coasting around for fun.
Back at the boat. Having supper at the Pump House nearby and can't wait.
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