Congratulations to Emma and Phil Davenport on the birth of their first child Oscar last Wednesday. Congratulations also go to Nick and Natalie Smith on the birth of Scarlet, a sister to Daisy.
Very best wishes go to both families.
Sunny Sunday
Sunday started with a light SW breeze. Not sure whether Hugh had slept in, or was just being casual, but the OD opted to delay starting the race until Hugh could get to the line. It did him no harm as he quickly had the lead in the asymmetric fleet, but it would soon be a case of all change as the lead changed a couple of times, first by the Hardies in their RS200, and then by the Hallidays in their RS400.… Read full article “Sunny Sunday”
GP14 Worlds
Three boats from the club ventured to Looe in Cornwall to take parts in the GP14 Worlds. All three came away with fantastic results after eight races in challenging conditions. In a fleet of 127 boats, Phil Hodgkins, crewing in his parents’ boat with Adam Parry, finished 11th, Dave and Lynn Lawson 25th and Andy/Rob Smith 27th.… Read full article “GP14 Worlds”
Slow Sunday
The Lakeland triathlon was held from the club on Saturday with over 300 competitors.
Just as well they set off in phases!
On Sunday it was back to the usual sailing programme. The morning started off with fantastic sunshine, and a breeze came in from the south east but, unfortunately, it was not going to stay that way.… Read full article “Slow Sunday”
Bottoms Up
During this weekend’s GP Open there was a three way challenge between Alan/Sue, Alastair/Claire and Katharine/Glenys where the leading boat at the end of the Meeting would be bought a bottle of champagne by the others. Well, as tweeted on the day, Alan/Sue won and proudly collected their prize, and promptly shared it with the challengers to a rousing toast of “Bottoms up”
Sad News
It is with sadness that we have learnt that long standing member Chris Denwood has tragically been killed in a motorcycle accident.
Chris joined the club with his family over 40 years ago and was an avid GP and Laser sailor in his time.… Read full article “Sad News”
Bolted Horses Now Grazing Peacefully
If you have been worrying about the well being of your much beloved craft, please rest assured that all boats have now been moved to safety. The water has now risen (13.00 Saturday) to cover all of the foreshore to a depth of a foot or so at the shallowest part (by the steps down from the clubhouse).… Read full article “Bolted Horses Now Grazing Peacefully”
Diamond Jubilee Celebrations
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The long weekend started on Friday evening with nibbles and drinks followed by a quick Queenie quiz. The winners celebrated by eating their prize of a bar of chocolate….
Saturday morning saw a brief visit by a King(fisher), but the light airs were blown away by the incoming breeze which would give those that ventured out great sailing conditions, albeit hard work!… Read full article “Diamond Jubilee Celebrations”
Thomas is Twittering Again
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Kirky the commodore and his merry men help as Ken Bell mole ploughs the new electric cable in to the back field. |
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Robbie D must have been to spec savers as he seems to have found the grass without too much problem. | |
Mik Puts His Foot Down
For those that have not read the Twitter feed, Mik Chappell has been in hospital over the weekend after landing badly on his ankle jumping from his cruiser to the pontoon.
A three hour operation, some pins and plates later, and he was cheerful, if sore, as he spoke with Commodore Stephen Kirkpatrick.… Read full article “Mik Puts His Foot Down”