Sicily Rally Report

This was a truly memorable rally. Two years of research, a meticulously organised program and enthusiastic marketing by Maggie Kay (backed up by Nigel) enabled over 60 Thames members and their guests to enjoy some great sailing and Sicilian experiences.

The fleet - flying Cumberland pennants of course – numbered thirteen in total, five owners’ yachts and eight locally chartered yachts. It was especially pleasing that so many owners had managed to plan their Mediterranean routeing so as to reach Sicily in time. Nigel and Maggie Kay naturally had their Sunbird; George Ehlers seems to get everywhere in Sky Hunter; the odd couple of Collins and Kitchin had Penny Oyster; the Feet clan arrived later in the latest Water Music. And one felt a little bit proud to see John Maxwell’s new Oyster 655 Solway Mist with its carbon mast towering over the yachts in Palermo harbour, Thames burgee at the masthead.

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