Game on!
The first game was a training session involving a very patient Ruth and Chris with a keen new young ships captain being shown the ropes.
Partizan 21. The Action photographs.
Game on!
The first game was a training session involving a very patient Ruth and Chris with a keen new young ships captain being shown the ropes.
Last edited by Bligh; 10-11-2021 at 13:44.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
The GM looks on as the two protagonists close, and our new captain discovers what a raking shot is.
Last edited by Bligh; 10-11-2021 at 13:43.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
Meanwhile from 15 miles away sailing the "Billy Ruffian" I tack toward the sound of the guns to try and give aid to our young captain.
Last edited by Bligh; 10-11-2021 at 13:43.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
As the french ship captained by Ruth and our gallant young captain battle it out broadside to broadside, I continue to struggle against the headwind tacking back and forth across the bay.
Last edited by Bligh; 10-11-2021 at 13:42.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
Both 74s complete their turns and go broadside to broadside again. Our young captain giving as good as he gets.
Last edited by Bligh; 10-11-2021 at 13:39.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
Finally the GM steps in with my ship still well off the action and although I had it down as a drawn game Ruth magnanimously accepts that our young captain should be awarded the win.
Rob.
Last edited by Bligh; 10-11-2021 at 13:39.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
Intermission!
Little did the British squadron realize that this was to be the last success for most of the day as the next four games will show tomorrow.
Meantime three old friends hove into view ready to take up the vacant captancies as the second game was prepared.
Last edited by Bligh; 10-11-2021 at 13:39.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
These fine fellows are the closest tat we have to groupies as we plough the Main each year from Gig to Gig or even longboat.
Stalwarts all with a ready northern wit and a penchant for a good old contretemps, they readily took up the cudgels for the next encounter.
To be continued..........
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
As we wait for a fair wind to set sail on the second mission, a "fly boy" greets his old shipmates.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
Looking forward to seeing the rest of the photos with the accompanying dialogue.
It looks quite busy Rob, was there a good turn out for the show?
Laurence Baldwin who runs Partizan told me that in the first half hour of opening thy had over 900 through the doors, so I expect they made the expected 2000 with ease, although we did notice the crowds start to thin out by about 3PM.
It certainly kept us busy all day.
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
It sounds like you had a good time.
Would have been even better with another Admiral alongside Dave.
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
Game Two.
The french Squadron plot their attack.
Last edited by Bligh; 10-12-2021 at 10:05.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
Whilst the British consider a few last minute instructions.
Last edited by Bligh; 10-12-2021 at 10:05.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
Both squadrons manoeuvre to gain the wind advantage.
Last edited by Bligh; 10-12-2021 at 10:05.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
Thanks chaps. Glad you enjoyed them even though I did not manage to grab all the action.
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
Great photos! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Jonas.
It is not easy to try and run games, explain rules and talk to punters whilst following all the action. This is why the comments are a bit sketchy in places and the pictures seem to jump ahead a bit more quickly than some of the action does.
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
That was great Rob, thanks for the breakdown of the games, looks like you had a good time.
Cheers
Thank you for the report, Rob, and the good photographs.
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