Old Alresford Cryptic Quiz

[Wizzy67]

Under the title of 'Ships'
Rat's recipe for a worthwhile life. 7,5,2,5
Wind position on the whole. 2,3,5

Under the title of 'A Phew Frases'
Carthorse's complaint. 4,1,4

Having a shocker this year so any help appreciated

[cashier]

Cart hart what a drag?

[cashier]

Sorry cart horse

[sandyRoe]

1 messing about on water.

[TheWinner]

1. messing about on the river ?

[sandyRoe]

Messing about in boats. Ignore my 1st offering.

[jno]

messing about in boats, wasn't it?

[TheWinner]

jno yes it was.

[kettledrum]

By and large?

[kettledrum]

Yes. From Chambers: whether close-hauled or before the wind (naut).

[Wizzy67]

Thank you all

[JanM]

Wind position is 'In the maine'
does anyone have the answer for Trees No. 3 (Girl's tresses) please

[dannyk13]

ships 2. In the main

[dannyk13]

No3.Maidenhair?

[JanM]

Thank you dannyk13 the tree question is 6 & 6 so I think the maiden part is worth hanging onto :)

[scorpiojo]

Given previously as Gingko Biloba by Kettledrum

[dannyk13]

Ginkgo Biloba?
Ginkgo biloba - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ginkgo_biloba - 21 hours ago Ginkgo biloba, known as ginkgo or gingko and also as the maidenhair tree, is the only living species in the division Ginkgophyta,

[megfitz]

Still struggling with these:;
Food and Feasting...Lane.s fib explained their absence (8,10) is it some reference to a banquet or dinner??
Suitable for Easter but not Christmas...(8,5) Passover Bread and Simnel cakes have been suggested but that's too short and I' m not convinced about the first one.
Ships..Titular reticence about fourth member...(2,3,7,2,3,3) Could someone please explain why it should be "In the silence of the sea" where's the fourth member?
Thanks for any help.

[JanM]

I have 3 left to do although I am not entering, just doing it for fun. Would love to be able to fill all the gaps if anyone can help please.
A Phew Frases:- No.9 Rousing advice to old crocs (4,2,6)
Food & Feasting:- No.3 Lane's fib explained their absence (8,10)
Sport:- No.6 Pursue smart gear (5,4)
Thank you in advance for any assistance :)

[megfitz]

Hi Jan, Frases 9 ..Make it snappy,
I'm stuck on Food and Feasting No3 also and dubious about no.5. What do you have for Ships 5?. Like you I may not submit mine this time, too many guesses.!!

[mallyh]

how many letters for the ones you want ?