Commodore Yachting instructor returns to find sloshed bunnies!

Sloshed bummies are found

Rya instructor Tom Farnworth and alleged villain, missing since Tuesday, turned up unexpectedly this morning aboard Emerald Star looking dishevelled and confused.  When quizzed on the disappearance of the six Competent Crew Easter bunnies he looked puzzled and concerned before stressing that he was a confirmed bunnie lover and possessed his own set on bunny ears that he wore from time to time. When shown the incriminating photo he was visibly shocked and claimed that he had no memory of eating a bunny sandwich or any of the other bunny accusations. Emerald Star’s Competent Crew all appeared twitchy when their instructor reappeared, especially ship’s cook and Day Skipper student Murdoch who had a wild look in his eye as he clasped a half empty bottle of single malt with an iron grip.

Knife edge bunnies

Later, a thorough search of the luxury yacht revealed six sloshed Easter bunnies sleeping soundly in the the cook’s cabin. With a half empty bottle of finest scotch lying  beside them it would appear that the had had more than a wee dram. When they finally awoke it became clear that chief suspect Farnworth and the Canberra Four, Derek who had been on the yacht when the bunnies disappeared, Day Skipper student John who appeared to know too much, principle of Commodore Yachting Stuart Cooper, who appeared to know too little and Sophie who had chocolate around her mouth had been wrongly accused!

It transpired that aspiring Day Skipper Murdoch had snatched the bunnies , holding them captive on board Emerald Star and teaching them not how to become Competent Crew bunnies but galley slaves, chopping vegetables, scrubbing dishes and slaving over the galley stove. When questioned he pleaded that he was desperate to find a galley crew for his bare boat charter as he had promised his wife she ‘would not have to lift a finger’ during their voyage through the Crinan Canal. Murdoch will face trial for his crimes and sources have revealed that his punishment of operating the truculent Commodore Yachting photocopier for a week will be no less than he deserves.

Rowing bunnies

Diesel engine bunnies

Meanwhile, the bunnies were back on course this afternoon, doing engine checks, rowing the dingy and sailing to The Needles. Principle Stuart Cooper, relieved at no longer being under suspicion, was delighted to award them their certificates and announce that they were the first (and last) Easter bunnies to become Competent Crew at the Solent based Sailing School. When asked to elaborate on the behaviour of his chief instructor he said ‘he always looks dishevelled and confused’ but  refused to comment on the wearing of bunny ears except to say he had in his posession an incriminating picture that might be available for purchase for a small sum.

Bunnies at The Needles

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