Introducing...
Bobbie D & Petra!
Bobbie D has been sailing for years and in the past enjoyed joint ownership of a Seal 22 named 'Sammy' and a Seal 26 named 'Silver Seal'. Both had lifting keels and he describes them as being fast for their size but in Bob's own words, "A bit tippy-uppy". He lists amongst his other hobbies and interests walking dogs and drinking beer and he very much looks forwards to the day that his kids have finished uiniversity!
(Ed note: actually, I made up the bit about the dog walking...it is an assumption based on the fact that he has been a police dog handler for as long as I've known him!)
(Ed note: actually, I made up the bit about the dog walking...it is an assumption based on the fact that he has been a police dog handler for as long as I've known him!)
Bob also sailed on the previously mentioned Lincoln Imp and lists the annual Kent Police East Coast sailing regatta of 1996 as his most memorable trip to date. I think that it would be fair to say we all ejoyed that trip in 1996.
His qualifications include the Coastal Skipper practical ticket and his Yachtmaster theory ticket. He decided that he should refresh his theory ticket and so booked himself onto a course this winter. When last we spoke, he said the course was going well and he was thoroughly enjoying it. Bob also holds a Padi Advanced Open Water Dive ticket - always handy for those occasions when you pick up fishing line around the keel or a fishing pot around the prop - and a Powerboat level II ticket.
Bob lists his least enjoyable trip as being on a Contessa 26. He crewed for a chap who was already on the triple whiskeys by 7.30 am. They were entered in a sailing race: from the look on Bobbie D's face as he recounted the story; it didn't go well. By the end of the day, they had to carry the skipper off the boat and into the bar where he was revived with a stiff drink.
Bob remains as excited as ever about the forthcoming trip and is keen to put the mileage to good use towards his Yachtmaster practical ticket. He mentioned that if at all possible he would like to practice using a sextant and so The Kipper is now brushing up on his Oeanmaster skills.
Finally, I can now confirm that he has taken the decision to tell Kent Police that he will be retiring perhaps a little earlier than he had planned and I believe he has thoughts about booking passage from Chatham to Greece: I know The Kipper won't have any objections.
Bob lists his least enjoyable trip as being on a Contessa 26. He crewed for a chap who was already on the triple whiskeys by 7.30 am. They were entered in a sailing race: from the look on Bobbie D's face as he recounted the story; it didn't go well. By the end of the day, they had to carry the skipper off the boat and into the bar where he was revived with a stiff drink.
Bob remains as excited as ever about the forthcoming trip and is keen to put the mileage to good use towards his Yachtmaster practical ticket. He mentioned that if at all possible he would like to practice using a sextant and so The Kipper is now brushing up on his Oeanmaster skills.
Finally, I can now confirm that he has taken the decision to tell Kent Police that he will be retiring perhaps a little earlier than he had planned and I believe he has thoughts about booking passage from Chatham to Greece: I know The Kipper won't have any objections.
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