This is the inside of the hovercraft which left Southsea at Portsmouth. If you have never been on here before then it's like your washing machine starting up. There's no bar on board as like other ships and your life jackets are under the seat. The journey to Ryde only takes 20 minutes.
The hovercraft at Ryde
Ryde beach, although the sea was well out there was a small amount to paddle in, the water was like a warm bath. Towards Portsmouth there was a thick fog with only the Spinnaker tower top just poking above. Fog horns could be heard calling eerily across the water, on the island it was clear blue skies, on the mainland was all misty.
Ryde Pier where a old London Underground train runs along, I have been told that these are the trains which used to run during the Blitz.
Looking towards Southsea you can see the faint wall of mist, I think the foghorns were coming from Portland although I can't be sure.
I tried to capture the blades of the hovercraft which were spinning very fast, my digital is an old banger (but never mind). There was an horrendous noise followed by a strong draft from the blades. These are members of our Lifestyles group.
Brittany Ferries just pulling into Portsmouth. These are the overnight ferries which end up at Cherbourg, they have a casino, dining rooms, entertainment hall and bars. The cabins are standard with a radio, two low beds and hanging rail for garments.
I just wanted to capture the way the sun was shining on the water. If your wondering what Lifestyles is, it's a charity for people who are disabled or who have learning difficulties, get the best out of life and overcome any barriers they might face. We go on all sorts of organised trips and have a newsletter published once a month with new listings in. We don't have an office as yet so we meet monthly in the pub to hear new discussions.
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