Marlin Dinghy

   I have sailed in your waters and in June 1957  we found the body of Lieutenant-Commander L.K.P. Crabb, O.B.E.   G.M. and in June 1957 we recovered his head which came off as we manouvered him into the cutter. His epitaph was spoken by the Prime Minister . he was my first C.O. in Gibraltar.

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jannarta Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 16 Apr 13 Location: Waverton CH3 Online Status: Offline Posts: 12	Post Options Post Reply Quote jannarta Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Marlin Dinghy Posted: 22 Apr 13 at 3:38pm
	I have sailed in your waters and in June 1957 we found the body of Lieutenant-Commander L.K.P. Crabb, O.B.E. G.M. and in June 1957 we recovered his head which came off as we manouvered him into the cutter. His epitaph was spoken by the Prime Minister . he was my first C.O. in Gibraltar.
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	As a final footnote Ian Douglas Ben Proctor died while helping to launch from a beach a Wayfarer which was to take part in World Champion Series Born 12th July 1918. Died 23 July 1992 at Hayling Island he was 74 years of age and left three sons and one daughter. I attended his and Crabbie's funeral and in fact Crabbie had a second one when we laid his head to rest ten years later . The Russians sent a large button shaped wreath of white alpine flowers on both occasions. jannarta
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jannarta Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 16 Apr 13 Location: Waverton CH3 Online Status: Offline Posts: 12	Post Options Post Reply Quote jannarta Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 Apr 13 at 5:49pm
	My first Commanding Officer was Lieutenant Commander L.K.P. Crabb ,OBE GM known as Crabby or Philip and his body was found in Chichester Harbour in June 1957 and ten years later in 1967 we found his head which dropped off as we got his body into the Cutter . he was buried from Portsmouth Cathedral and the Prime Minister read his epitaph ; ten years later his head was interred . The Russians for both services sent a large button wreath of White Alpine Flowers. So, give him a salute when you are afloat . he was a kind nice man and I worked with him at Gib. and around the Thames and the Severn. jannarta.
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jannarta Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 16 Apr 13 Location: Waverton CH3 Online Status: Offline Posts: 12	Post Options Post Reply Quote jannarta Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 Apr 13 at 5:54pm
	Sorry for the double ,now triple posting . The others I thought had got lost .jannarta
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Marlin Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 19 Apr 13 Location: UK Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Post Options Post Reply Quote Marlin Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 26 Apr 13 at 10:27pm
	Jannarta, That's really interesting about your experience of sailing in Chichester Harbour. Thanks for sharing. I won't be sailing tomorrow now as the weather is not good down here. I need a new wetsuit so it might be shopping. Keep in touch. Marlin

jannarta Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 16 Apr 13 Location: Waverton CH3 Online Status: Offline Posts: 12	Post Options Post Reply Quote jannarta Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 Apr 13 at 1:50pm
	The Hudson Tech 5 or 7 comes in two parts : the legs,body and shoulder straps and then the Jacket.which has its own zips . It can be worn on its own as can the 'Boiler Suite' they are tough sturdy and warm and provide 7 mm of insulation when worn together and are more flexible for working than a Dry Suite. Hudson may not be trading in U.K. anymore but any two piece suite is better than an all in one for you have the choice and also when worn together you get an extra layer of insulation around your lungs if the water is cold. I often only wear the top under my Life Jacket when sailing. jannarta.
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jannarta Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 16 Apr 13 Location: Waverton CH3 Online Status: Offline Posts: 12	Post Options Post Reply Quote jannarta Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 28 Apr 13 at 2:46pm

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	I shall be off this 'band' from tomorrow until around the 2nd June . Shall be cruising down the Atlantic Coast and into Espania . How far, depends on weather conditions and the ports we stop at en-route . have radio for Coastguard and 2.m use G3TLA if you are on the' Gulpers and Sippers ' channel. jannarta
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Marlin Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 19 Apr 13 Location: UK Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Post Options Post Reply Quote Marlin Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 09 May 13 at 4:14am
	Hello Jannarta, just to let you know I got out in my Marlin on Monday; first time for some years. Wind light but great sailing. I may still look at changing for a Gull or Wanderer in the future. Ian porter who is the South Coast agent for these Proctor boats and the Wayfarer is in my home town 5 minutes down the road. Hope your recent sea trip went well. Marlin

jannarta Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 16 Apr 13 Location: Waverton CH3 Online Status: Offline Posts: 12	Post Options Post Reply Quote jannarta Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 09 May 13 at 12:49pm
	Hi Marlin, It is a long time since I sailed a Gull but it has a kind way of slipping over the waves in light airs. The Wayfarer is sturdy and I have sailed it amongst the Scottish Islands and in the Barents Sea with a reef or two . It is a heavier boat than the Marlin and one in which as your experience grows you and your crew will enjoy. It can be rigged for overnight camping along side or at a safe buoy in the shallows. I am preparing for our cruise along the Atlantic Coast of France and will not be back until June 11. Yours aye, janarta
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