Aktar joined the Association only a few months ago and has purchased, equipped and now launched his X, Rosales. He is effusive about the support he has received from various members of the association. Andrew Leach from Selby has been especially encouraging and also fabricated a fantastic mast raising winch pole for Aktar. Rosales is now secured to a newly serviced swinging mooring in the spectacular mooring area at the northern end of Windermere; Ambleside and all its delights on the doorstep for Aktar, Syma and their two children.

Met Aktar and Syma on Saturday to recce a mooring they have been offered at the North end of Windermere at Watergate, Ambleside. They have recently purchased an X but yesterday we were using their trusty Honwave dinghy to have a perusal. The mooring has stunning views and access to excellent facilities. Just a case of having the mooring serviced and then finding a good time to launch the mother ship. Fingers crossed for all future Maccing adventures for them both; there were lots of smiles yesterday and a big thumbs up for their new territory.

I just had to share this with you guys. I have just had a bit of a party for my 40th birthday and one of my very good friends made this for me! Am dreading cutting into it!