What better way to spend the longest day than taking two full skiffs to the pub for beer and chips.
Summer Solstice 2025
Upriver on a warm summer evening
Last night’s crew braved treacherous conditions to paddle up stream for a picnic supper in the boat by the iron bridge at Ufford.
The river was still, the birds were singing, the fish were jumping and the swans escorted us for most of the way. Perfect.
Upriver on a high tide
The beauty of having a skiff on the river Deben is that it is sturdy enough to go out in high winds but small enough to explore smaller upriver sections.
Todays crew might have had changeable weather but the scenery was stunning.
Breakfast at Waldringfield Maybush
Certainly an outing of two halves! We had an almost dry row from Woodbridge to Waldringfield where we had a lovely shared breakfast at The Maybush (we might have steamed the place up a bit).
On the way back both Whisper and Whisstock got caught in a squall but we rejoiced in the fact that it was on the way back and a warm shower was not far away.
Summer(?) Social 2025…
We were expecting to be basking in sunshine and eating supper on the terrace but found ourselves unable to see for the rain in our faces and drying socks on the radiator. Thank you British weather!
Despite the miserable weather we had a lovely time and feasted on a shared supper while talking about footplates and beaching, straight backs and unruly coxswains. What’s not to love!
March in the sunshine!
It was lovely to get both skiffs out this afternoon. The sun shone and so did the smiles.
Fun in a cold easterly wind!
Nothing stops us!
Both boats were out on the water today, bravely beating the wind. There wasn’t a great deal of hanging about and chatting but it was lovely to be out on the river for an hour or so. It’s always nice to welcome new people who would like to give rowing a go so we enjoyed sharing this outing with two prospective new members. Welcome!
Downriver Trip to Bawdsey
October 25, 2024
Last evening row of the summer season
With the evening light failing fast we felt the need to squeeze in one more evening row. As you can see the cox and crew had slightly different views so a detour to the Maybush at Waldringfield while the storm passed was essential.
Luckily the storm passed over in just about enough time for a quick pint and chips before setting back.
We often see seals on the river Deben but on this night we watched a seal catch its own fish supper and swim alongside.
Another great summer on the water
Double night on the Deben
A glorious sunny evening with both Whissock and Whisper on the water
Chips and beer from the Maybush whilst tied to a buoy and being basked by the setting sun
