Congratulations to Herb Telford, our official starter, on his 80th birthday. He had an early celebration during Bass Week when he and wife Aileen were made honorary members. Many happy returns!
There’s More to Life Than Sailing
As much as we all enjoy sailing, many of us do get up to other things in our lives. Ken Bell and his dog Spot (sure there’s a joke in there somewhere) are seen here winning best sheepdog at this weekend’s Loweswater Show.… Read full article “There’s More to Life Than Sailing”
Congratulations
One of our longest standing members, William Carruthers joined the club with his parents in 1963. By 1968 he was regularly helping official starter Albert Bates, driving ‘Dorothy’ (the first committee boat), firing the starting cannons, and being flag man during Bass Week.… Read full article “Congratulations”
Alan Nicholson
It is with great sadness that we have learned of the sudden death of Alan Nicholson having suffered from an embolism.Our deepest sympathies go to Alan’s wife Jean, and his daughters Fiona and Julie, at this sad time.
Alan was a true gentleman and will be sadly missed by us all.… Read full article “Alan Nicholson”
Mike Denwood
  Long standing member, and club trustee, Mike Denwood has sadly died after a short illness. Mike has been fully involved in the club during his 40+ years of membership, having been secretary, membership secretary, and undertaking the role of commodore on two separate occasions.Our |
Boys and Their Toys
This weekend’s working party had Keith Thomas recording the events with his own asides.
Stephen Kirkpatrick shows concentration putting the barrow
in the hole instead of the concrete. Toggle tells him off and
and Scumper obviously is keeping well clear
Neil, Alan and Andy Smith busy with cement mixer
Andy T and Phil show serious concentration whilst digging the holes
House Working Party
I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has helped this weekend to repaint much of the clubhouse. A massive amount has been achieved.
For those who weren’t able to come along, please don’t feel guilty as another day will be arranged in the next few weeks to finish a few things off, followed by an outside working party before the start of the season.… Read full article “House Working Party”
Thomas is Twittering Again
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| Neil and Emma living the high life | Alan Nicholson getting a stiff neck | Commodore shows how to do it, roller in one hand paintbrush in the other ! |
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| Ken Bell isn’t stealing the tractor but preparing to service it for next season |
A blues festival, the culprits caught in the act | Robbie D finds it thirsty work |
Thank You!
Mike Turner has finished gathering the sponsor monies for his recent swim and is delighted to announce a total of £803 has been collected in aid of the Bedford Oncology Unit. This amount will be increased by the tax man through gift aid declarations.… Read full article “Thank You!”
Congratulations
Many congratulations to Ethan Dawson who was sailing at Carsington over the weekend and successfully qualified to be part of the Topper 4.2 National squad.