The River Book - June 2019 to May 2020

Josephine 2 The duty Mudeford ferry for the day makes an early crossing from the Beach Jetty to Mudeford Quay passing sister ferry Josephine on her overnight mooring being prepared for her day’s work. At Christchurch the Quay Leisure self drive fleet are being prepared for another busy day. Photo: Andrew Cooke Photo: Andrew Cooke A pictorial review of happy hours spent afloat on the rivers and the harbour in the glorious summer. Featuring pictures from the camera of Andrew Cooke Cruise and Ferry Author and Photographer. At Christchurch Sailing Club the covers will soon be removed from the dinghies to prepare for the regular Wednesday morning Scow Capers race in the harbour. Jamie Hunt’s fishing boat Amadeus returns from the first mackerel Trip of the Day, while the yellow charter boat Predator waits alongside. Many families try their luck fishing for black crabs from Mudeford Quay wall. Some private boats and a Jetski head off out to sea against the incoming tide. Photo: Andrew Cooke Photo Chris Wood