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”
Sad News
It is with sadness that we have learnt of the death of long standing member Jimmy Currie after a long illness.
Although not an active sailor, he helped in the background for many years.
Our thoughts are with his wife Isobel, son and daughter Neil and Liz, and their families.… Read full article “Sad News”
Santa Pops In
 This weekend there was another glorious view from the club of the half snowcovered slopes of Skiddaw. Despite his busy schedule, Santa again found time to call in at the club |
Minimalist?
The work to the changing rooms is nearing completion – well the stripping at least! Definitely past the point of no return…
Flat screen TVs, couches, real log fire and a lager pump. What more could the men ask for? Well there’s no harm in asking!… Read full article “Minimalist?”
Congratulations
Many congratulations to Sarah and Martin Wilkinson on the birth of their daughter Molly at 0529 today (29 November) who weighed in at 5lb 13oz. Hopefully they’ll remember that she’s wrapped in the spinnaker before it’s launched next season (Grand dad’s words not mine!).… Read full article “Congratulations”