Seen a bit in the evening times about the knock on effects which could devastate community's if she was to stop sailing. Personally I think she'll make it, has overcame worse. Good luck old girl and will be on you again this year.

Balmoral has cancelled this weekends sailings due to ongoing works in dry dock. Great sailing weather in the Bristol Channel this weekend, couldn't have been better!!

I was aboard Waverley yesterday evening sailing from Tower Pier. Pretty busy though the trip down to the Thames Barrier didn't stretch her at all- most of the time we seemed to be drifting on the tide and I don't think the engine telegraph ever ventured beyond "slow".

Donations are needed to keep this lovely ship in operation. These can be made through the Waverley Excursions website http://www.waverleyexcursions.co.uk/index.htm .  Better still, buy a ticket (she's doing her Thames and Medway season at the moment) and put some money in the purser's bucket on your way off!   The Balmoral has now completed her 2011 season.

I for one would not like to see this irreplaceable part of our maritime heritage turned into a static museum or, worse, lost altogether.

I went for a cruise on saturday from London to Southend, saw Kingswear Castle there just passed by then headed back home again, may go for another next weekend with any luck...

Good news on radio Friday night news Waverley will sail next year, thanks to Ayrshire lottery couple. Can breathe easy now!!

That's good news so i can plan our holiday as usual

regards Hans

Phew !!!

Mind you, I would have done the same thing. Perhaps soon.

ken