Wow! What an awesome experience that must have been! And to get that opportunity twice? Wow, not many people can say that! I'm glad you had another chance and that you could calm down and just really enjoy the experience!
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! It definitely added value to the post I really do appreciate it!
It really was quite an awesome experience! I appreciate that my Dad organized it for us! Obviously, things have changed in the harbour since, because I believe it was something the public could actually go do back then. Naturally, you had to sign a stack of indemnity forms, but as long as you weren't an idiot it was a lovely outing.
I can imagine that it must have been a great outing! But yes, I doubt if they would still allow it today. Today you can't even enter the harbor unless you have a good reason...