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nockerwhite · 10-09-2005, 02:04

It might be interesting to read 'Shrimpy' by Shane Acton. Left his own home inland city - Cambrige - by river in an 18' marine ply cruiser, no engine, no dinghy, he acquired a Woolworths inflatable toy boat and a small outboard later on the journey, never sailed before and commenced his unrushed circumnavigation forthwith with 400 pounds sterling capital, using the two canals. Part of the way he had a female companion. Prince Philip caught up with him in 'Oz'! Had previously had experience of power boats as a Royal Marine Commando that was all. He returned up the river to his home 'port'- not his last journey!
Kind of puts things in perspective?

10-09-2005, 02:04	#162
nockerwhite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kent England Posts: 40	It might be interesting to read 'Shrimpy' by Shane Acton. Left his own home inland city - Cambrige - by river in an 18' marine ply cruiser, no engine, no dinghy, he acquired a Woolworths inflatable toy boat and a small outboard later on the journey, never sailed before and commenced his unrushed circumnavigation forthwith with 400 pounds sterling capital, using the two canals. Part of the way he had a female companion. Prince Philip caught up with him in 'Oz'! Had previously had experience of power boats as a Royal Marine Commando that was all. He returned up the river to his home 'port'- not his last journey! Kind of puts things in perspective? Last edited by nockerwhite; 10-09-2005 at 02:36.