Once the playing formalities were complete, the men’s team finished 10th and the ladies finished in 8th position and all had to admit that the tournament was a resounding success even though the sport did interrupt more important pastimes such as enjoying a few beers!

The group then enjoyed partying in the company of their fellow competitors before returning to Amsterdam to continue their celebrations well into the early hours.

Monday 12th April

The last morning in Amsterdam was free to explore the city.

The majority of the group enjoyed a day’s sightseeing under their own arrangements until they were collected by coach and transferred to the ferry port and their return overnight sailing. I am sure that more use was made of their cabins on the return journey than on the outward!

Tuesday 13th April 2004

After a good night’s sleep, the ferry arrived in Newcastle early Tuesday morning from where their homeward journey was completed.