YC has just returned from an extended northern waters cruise on the fine craft Stella Genesta. As with all good cruise ships, she provided fine food, ale and sailing - all enjoyed in the leisured style of a bygone age. Haunts re-visited included Stalham, Wroxham, and the upper Thurne (several times). Birds seen were hobbies, marsh harriers, and 100 plus avocets on Breydon. Ales tasted were Adnams, Wherry, and Greene King IPA - all of which slaked the raging maritime thirst quite adequately. Other yachts met included Ladybird, Sabrina (Kate & Damien), Force Four, Primrose (Miles and family), and Japonica (Brendan & family).
left - sailing up The Thurne with the Hunter fleet
right - an Old Hand quants out of Stalham
left - all hands on deck as Primrose leaves Thurne Dyke
right - with Primrose and Japonica at Thurne
left - dinghy racing on Hickling Broad
right - sunset at Burgh Castle on the return to the Waveney
