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Old 01 April 2002, 20:48   #1
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Spirit Weekend
Here is my pictorial contribution ............



Topaz, in company with Tsunami Rider, Cruises Offshore to await the arrival of the Pride of Bristol
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Old 01 April 2002, 20:51   #2
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Pride of Brstol Approaches Cardiff
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Old 01 April 2002, 20:54   #3
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POB, with Tsunami Rider in Close Company, seen through the A Frame of Topaz
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Old 01 April 2002, 20:56   #4
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With POB safely alongside (with 'Tug' style assistance from Trunami Rider and Topaz) - time for a local 'River Raid'
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Old 01 April 2002, 20:58   #5
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Quite a Sight for the locals
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Old 01 April 2002, 20:59   #6
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Dromedary & Pilgrim in a picture that shows how the weather changed during the Raid
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Old 01 April 2002, 21:01   #7
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One of the main attractions seen on the Raid - The Millenium Stadium

(May it long be the site for many an English Rugby Triumph!)

The boat in the foreground is the RIB Tender from POB
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Old 01 April 2002, 21:02   #8
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Graeme,

Now I see what your VHF aerial looks like - very neat too.
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Old 01 April 2002, 21:04   #9
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Dromedary at the Stadium

(and who is the little Stowaway onboard - could it be Quicksilver Bill ?)

(Or is it now Avon Bill?) (Our latest convert SIB Owner!!)
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Old 01 April 2002, 21:08   #10
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Jools aboard Tomkat - showng that even on the River this is not a boat for the faint hearted!

(or those who like to stay dry!)
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Old 01 April 2002, 21:09   #11
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As Laura found out ........
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Old 01 April 2002, 21:11   #12
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Back at the Marina, onlookers for one of the major attractions of the weekend .......
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Old 01 April 2002, 21:12   #13
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The entrance of 'Quicksilver'
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Old 01 April 2002, 21:14   #14
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Oh, and then there was the other attraction .........
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Old 01 April 2002, 21:16   #15
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As Spirit locks out of Cardiff she is greeted by a veritable Fleet ...
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Old 01 April 2002, 21:18   #16
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Who all make their way to the open sea
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Old 01 April 2002, 21:19   #17
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Spirit builds up speed .....
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Old 01 April 2002, 21:23   #18
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The 'Fleet' spreads out as an impressive escort
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Old 01 April 2002, 21:25   #19
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The Local Lifeboat even joined in the escort

(She is the one on the Right - the Left one is Steve in his 'Ex' Lifeboat)
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Old 01 April 2002, 21:27   #20
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And, finally from me, on goes the Spirit on her 25000 mile journey
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