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Dundee Hogmanay Celebrations 2008
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As in previous years the North Carr Lightship is the focal point of Dundee's Hogmanay celebrations
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It's a memorable night for us, it's also good PR for our unit and the MVS as we get good coverage in the media.
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Folk band "Real Mackay" provided the music up to midnight. .
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The Band played for the crowd up to midnight. Then North Carr's foghorn awoke from a year's hibernation and came to life with a mighty blast. Thanks once again to Piper Bill Richmond who played in the New Year for us after the echos from the horn subsided..
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Meanwhile, on board Marigot, preparations were being made for a wee firework display.
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"Dangermouse" was blown up and launched, well, sort of dropped into the water, in case of need, should anyone fall in. They didn't. (She's the wee grey sausage alongside Badger).
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Later, drinks in the crew's quarters.
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From the right - North Carr, Marigot, Badger, Sparling and Dangermouse
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Training in boathandling. Coming alongside North Carr in Marigot. Forget the wheel at this speed, the rudders are too small. A short burst of starboard engine now.
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Slightly too shallow an angle. Let her go ahead now and then be ready to pull the bow in with a short burst of port engine astern. Then correct the impending collision. Be prepared for abuse.
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Susan seriously concentrating. Now that she doesn't steer round in circles all the time she's trusted to park 45 tons with no brakes up against an unyielding stone wall.
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Dave's just the same but he's got a beard.
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Badger and Sparling tied up alongside North Carr.
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She is a real icon.
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BoatBurning, Sunday Training -
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Training on the Tay, Perth Trip etc.
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Extra Dolphins and a boat rescue.
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Various things
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Training and "Wonders of the Tay"
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Powerboat 2 courses for trainers and trainees. Training on the Tay in various vessels.
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Unit trips to Perth with Marigot, Badger and Piglet. Spectacular sunsets.
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Bad weather from Broughty Ferry
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BBC filming "Coast" Programme
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Dolphin Trips, Arbroath Sea Fest, Tay Pelican
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Unit Barbecue, Marigot arrives in Tay, Badger's gearbox refitted
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Badger and Sparling's refits - Davy Anderson's Boatyard
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Last month of winter training - Boathandling in Victoria Dock, activities on North Carr.
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MVS Tay gratefully acknowledges the support and assistance of H. M. Revenue and Customs, The Port of Dundee (Forth Ports) The D. C. Thomson Charitable Trust, The Bell's Nautical Trust, Mrs. M. Robertson-Black, The Tay Charitable Trust, The St. Katherine's Fund, The Robertson Trust, The Alexander Moncur Trust, Historic Scotland, The Mathew Trust, Mr. Clive McKeag
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