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7 November 2006
Famous Five Set Forth...
The Famous Five set forth on the third of November, so take a second and read it here first. Rather like the great bands of old several, or even some, of the original participants may have changed due to unforeseen circumstances, or in the case of My Tern's usual crew ... shift work, but the song remains the same. So with the smell of prematurely discharged pyrotechnics hovering in the cool crisp November evening air we embarked My Tern as she buoyed gently in the glassy black water of Conway Marina. There was the distinctive and pungent aroma that heralded the culinary maritime treat that we have come to know and love as Mike's special Bolognaise. With the ingestion of this much potent garlic we could sleep soundly in the knowledge that no vampire, even a Welsh one, would disturb our slumber. That honour would be reserved for the nasal reverberations that would be played enthusiastically throughout the night from the saloon sleeping area.
Ed: What, me?
Saturday brought with it the promise of a gentle breeze and blue skies over Conway Bay. We broke our fast by consuming an epic and traditional Full English! Heading out replete with an ample internal greasing into a surprisingly large sea we quickly hoisted the sails.
The waves were big with the wind a feisty force 5 
we beat up past Puffin and turned south through Puffin sound 
and onto Menai passing the huge pyre that was built on the shore at Beaumaris. It was significantly larger than the average cottage and promised to burn just as brightly later that night. 
Tied fast to the Prince Madoc we ventured ashore and enjoyed a fine meal in Menai Bridge. 
The evening was rounded off with fortified coffee topped with squirty cream. 
We arose to greet the sun as it rose over mainland Wales and cut loose from the Madoc to pick up a mooring for the preparation of the Breakfast. 
As is the custom when afloat the crew shares these duties. By referring to the instruction manuals the team produced yet another 'Full English'.
The cruise back was across the Penmaenmawr 'Swatch' with a rolling beam sea. 
The final approach to Conway saw a race against the sailing school yacht that foolishly relied on sail power alone. 
This was a relaxing and rewarding weekend and was enjoyed by all, with great company, good food and just the right amount of spirit. Thanks to Mike for the invite.
Story by Ace Breakfast Chef
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