Bass Week has been listed in Yachts and Yachting’s ultimate list of sailing events as 2nd out of 50 top regattas to Do Before You Die! Well almost, apparently it was 2nd in the list that narrowly missed selection. Still worth a visit.
Gerald Powell
 Gerald Powell passed away peacefully in the early hours of Tuesday at Eastcroft care home, Harrington following a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.Gerald will be remembered by many as the cravat wearing Yachtsman who really enjoyed messing about in boats rather than seriously racing them. |
They’re Off!
The Youth Squad has taken to the water for their first race much to Rhonwen’s delight! The winds were a bit on the blustery side, there were some spills but many thrills. There were six boats that left the shore, five made it to the start line, and there were four finishers.… Read full article “They’re Off!”
You Just Wouldn’t Believe It!
After a glorious morning the forecast came true! Rain greeted sailors as they arrived for the afternoon race, and the wind freshened from the South. T wasn’t going to be put off by all the malingerers(?) and went out in the Vago with Ginger Phil, and had considerable capsize practice in between some exhilarating legs.… Read full article “You Just Wouldn’t Believe It!”
Easter?
It was more like Christmas! On Sunday morning, after a night’s snow fall on the surrounding hills, the lake was looking at its most spectacular
The wind freshened from the North just before the start, but it was not as blustery as Saturday.… Read full article “Easter?”
Everyone’s Mad..
.. keen! Well they must be to be camping down at the club, and then even contemplating sailing while the snow and hailstones come down in between some wild squalls! Until a couple of hours before the start the weather was putting many off, but it seemed to blow itself out just in time to tempt numerous boats on to the water for the Starter’s Prize – the first race of the 2008 season.… Read full article “Everyone’s Mad..”
Don’t Worry
Or should you? You may have noticed lots of activity on the webcam as boats took to the water this weekend. No, the season has not started yet, but several sailors decided that it would be useful to get some practice in.… Read full article “Don’t Worry”
The Dinghy Sailing Show 2008 – Alexandra Palace, London
Chris Tooley and I were invited to attend the dinghy show by the NSSA last weekend. We drove down on Friday night and stayed two nights (expenses paid!). We took the Mount Haes trophy we won at the Youth Regatta held at Plymouth last July and spent some time on the stand talking to visitors.… Read full article “The Dinghy Sailing Show 2008 – Alexandra Palace, London”
Star of the Big Screen
You just can’t take some people anywhere. Never heard anyone describe Bridget as a shrinking violet, so no surprise when she was at a recent Westlife concert she spotted Ginge on the big screen she leant (well dived) across and waved like fury.… Read full article “Star of the Big Screen”
Controversy
The Leap Year Quiz night started with the usual banter. Why hadn’t William booked meals for Bridget and Ginge, and why hadn’t he told Dee that the questions were based on Leap Years?! Is he really on the blue WKD?
Anyway, the quiz master and his glamorous assistant had prepared a wonderful hotpot (yes, that’s the one without the crust for those Lancastrians reading this!)… Read full article “Controversy”