Rich Critchley sent a photo of some keen swimmers at Pilkington Sailing Club in January. The second photo is of the 1993 winning Americas Cup boat Stars and Stripes with a well known club member at the helm (also in January). I know which sort of practice I prefer!
No, it’s not Mike Moore in the centre of the boat (does look like him though!)
Below are some pictures of The Youth Squad that turned up at the meeting on 25th Jan.
Emma Smith introduced the new social organisers Becky and Robin Dawson, discussed the sailing programme,�and all were happy to start bolting on their races onto club races half way through the season when they had gained more confidence. Also, she explained the roles of the council, clarified the situation on boat hire, discussed who needed key fobs, volunteered Joe Watkins to be in charge of the Youth Squad notice board. Afterwards all played some pool and ate pizza!
 As seen here the webcam caught the New Year revellers’ firework display!A new year and the lake is as glorious as ever, although there might be some small icebergs to contend with if you are in the mood for a sail.
If not too high on your priority list at the moment, remember that the season starts in March and that’s only two months away! Daunting thought |