It is with sadness we announce that Ron Beck has passed away. His funeral was held at Brigham Church. He leaves his wife Daphne
Action Photos
Rich Critchley took various photos at the weekend which can be found on the following link.
Also, some more photos have been added to the Youth Squad gallery
Bloke Talk
A friend of Rich Critchley asked him to take part in “Bloke Talk” which is a radio show on City Talk 105.9 in Liverpool. Basically, as the presenter described it, it is Loose Women for men! Anyway, he went to the studios at the top of the Radio City Tower (450ft!)… Read full article “Bloke Talk”
Latest Member
Congratulations to Becky and Robin Dawson on the birth of their second daughter Amber Eve, who weighed in at 7lb ½oz, a sister for a very proud Ethan and Erin. All doing fine.
Junior Travellers
On Saturday 12th. April Sam Hall took part in the latest Junior Travellers Event at Delph, Bolton and finished second in the U17 age group. A bit more silverware for Jane to polish!There were lasers, fevas, toppers, optimists, an O K , and a terra.… Read full article “Junior Travellers”
What an Accolade!
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. |
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!”
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”