While there’s no sailing, the club officers are getting into the Christmas spirit
Swallows and Amazons
You may recall that two, or was it three, years ago several junior members secured the opportunity to put their sailing skills to good use as extras in a remake of a film based on the classic children’s book Swallows and Amazons.… Read full article “Swallows and Amazons”
Sad News
It is with great sadness that we have learned that Herb Telford died peacefully on 29 November.
We were pleased that he attended the annual prize giving on Saturday to receive the much deserved Consistency Trophy
Herb has been a big part of the club over the 40 or so years he has been a member, having taken on roles on house committee, bar, vice-Commodore, Commodore and more recently (well for the last 20+ years) official starter.… Read full article “Sad News”
67th AGM
Annual Dinner
Wonders Never Cease
The final racing day of the season started with a light south-easterly in glorious sunshine. The sunshine stayed all day, but the breeze didn’t!
With seven boats racing, the Bates took to the water, for a change, and set a course to mark 8, but soon after the start the wind eased, and then started to fill in lightly from the East.… Read full article “Wonders Never Cease”
Winter Series 3/4
After a lot of recent rain the lake has risen 250mm over the last couple of days. Fortunately the rain held off for Sunday’s racing, though the showers could be seen to the East of the lake.
The OD agreed to another shore based start (phew!)… Read full article “Winter Series 3/4”
Annual Prize Giving
So we can prepare for our Annual Prize Giving Dinner Dance, please can last year’s prizewinners return all club racing trophies to the Committee Room by Friday November 16 at the latest.
| Flying Fifteen Club Championship | |
| Brackenrigg Cup (1st) | Mike Moore & Michaela Sheard |
| Anderson Trophy (2nd) | Ian Campbell & Lezli-Ann Pearson |
| Wheel Trophy (3rd) | Neil Currie & Rory Yardley |
| Maurice Dalton Memorial Trophy (4th) | Angus Corry & Mike Hunter |
| Lawson Trophy (1st classic) | Wendy & John Somerville |
| Handicap Club Championship | |
| Osprey Trophy (1st) | Joe Roberts |
| T.S.B |
Bonfire & Fireworks Saturday 10th November
The Club will be hosting our postponed Bonfire Night on Saturday 10th November.
Please come along for 6pm, and remember to bring a large firework! Snacks & hot drinks will be available, and of course, the bar will be open.