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”
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”
Starting the Cobra!
Instead of a Mirror, Toddy has been building a Cobra this winter. Check out when he started it for the first time!
Winter Wonderland
The recent rain has lifted the lake level again. Well at least the camping field is getting a good watering! The top panorama is a view that we should be rightly proud of. How many other club’s benefit from such views?