Cadets & Otters Strike It Lucky

Sunday, February 25, 2018 - 13:34

It was a case of swapping buoyany aids for bowling balls on Saturday afternoon 24 February as a group of Gunfleet Cadets and Otters got together at Clacton Pavilion for their own Bowling Tournament.

Organised by Cadet Officer Claire the ages ranged from six to seventeen years and there was two hours of fun and laughter, plus a bit of series “skittle flattening”!

There were three teams – the “Tiddlers”, the “Middlers”, and the “Old Grappers” and each team had two games.  In the Tiddlers it was Francesca that won both games, whilst Henry took the Middlers in the first game but had to share the second game honours with Ted and Jude – a three0-way tie.  In the Old Grappers it was a game each to Harry and Tom.

Cadet Commodore Harry said “It was a really good afternoon and not only was it fun bowling but a load of us got the opportunity to meet-up and socialise outside of the sailing season.  I would like to thank Claire for arranging the event, she certainly did us proud we were all bowled-over!”
 

Harrison in full swing Harrison in full swing
It's really heavy as Belle finds out It's really heavy as Belle finds out
Hannah concentrates Hannah concentrates
YES says Alfie as he gets a strike - much to the horror of the Old Grappers Team YES says Alfie as he gets a strike - much to the horror of the Old Grappers Team
Jude shows Freddie, Henry and Ed the way to do it on his iphone Jude shows Freddie, Henry and Ed the way to do it on his iphone
Jess about to launch forward Jess about to launch forward
For Francesca it's Double Victory For Francesca it's Double Victory
The scores start coming in for the Old Grappers The scores start coming in for the Old Grappers
Freddy's leading the Middlers but it's still anyone's game Freddy's leading the Middlers but it's still anyone's game
The Tiddlers show a solid result for Francesca The Tiddlers show a solid result for Francesca
It's a bit of a squeeze - Harry's not so sure if he is enjoying it! It's a bit of a squeeze - Harry's not so sure if he is enjoying it!
George about to "put one down" whilst brother Harrison ponders on his result George about to "put one down" whilst brother Harrison ponders on his result
Ted slides one up the lane Ted slides one up the lane
There's more to bowling, it's called collecting all the gift tickets - and guess who doesn't miss a trick! There's more to bowling, it's called collecting all the gift tickets - and guess who doesn't miss a trick!