Carrington Boating Club Member's Stories.
From time to time our members have written some interesting anecdotes about their experiences.
Bob Wood is one such
person, and here is the story of a trip from the club to Caloundra and
back.
OUR FIRST MAJOR TRIP IN TENNESSEE : THE CRUISE TO CALOUNDRA.
December 30 2005.(Friday)
Friday the 30th of December was a hot and humid day in Brisbane.
My wife Olga and I arrived at Carrington Boating Club around 10:30 and I proceeded to strip the bird netting and covers off Tenessee then row our
gear out and prepare to leave before 12 o'clock so as to catch most of the outgoing tide. As far as Tenessee was concerned 'she' was ready for the trip as much as I could make her I'm a bit of a belt and braces man when it comes to safety). ............read more
OUR FIRST MAJOR TRIP IN TENNESSEE : THE CRUISE TO CALOUNDRA.
December 30 2005.(Friday)
Friday the 30th of December was a hot and humid day in Brisbane.
My wife Olga and I arrived at Carrington Boating Club around 10:30 and I proceeded to strip the bird netting and covers off Tenessee then row our
gear out and prepare to leave before 12 o'clock so as to catch most of the outgoing tide. As far as Tenessee was concerned 'she' was ready for the trip as much as I could make her I'm a bit of a belt and braces man when it comes to safety). ............read more
Australian Wooden Boat Festival
Recently our Commodore Linsay Juniper visited Tasmania for the WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL held every two years. He presented his experiences to the club, and here is a sample from the trip
2019
Fishing Competition
Clayton Fergie, our current Secretary has written his impressions of the fishing competition held at the club. Check them out here.