Yes Toggle has reached one of those key milestones in life. Three score year and ten I hear you ask – No. The first half century – surprisingly no! It had to be the big 40 – many congratulations. At that age can he stand the pace of Nick Smith’s wild stag party?… Read full article “Birthday Boy”
Pete Goes Brazilian?!
I’m aware that some of you have been following the race on the website and have even contributed.
I thought it worth putting down how I feel and sharing it while it’s fresh. So thanks for your interest and support. Toni forwarded them via e mail .… Read full article “Pete Goes Brazilian?!”
Sign of Things to Come?
Just received these photos of a long term project by Trustee Graham Kirkpatrick that was finally completed earlier this year. Obviously still drawn by the Flying 15s which he sailed for many years, he can be seen crossing the part of the fleet at the FF Nationals at Largs!… Read full article “Sign of Things to Come?”
Macarthur Park Pete
Here’s a snap taken the day before the start of the Clipper race on ‘Liverpool 08’. Sadly (for Pete) Dame Ellen Macarthur is not part of the crew!The 10 yachts are currently heading away from the coast of Portugal to bypass Madeira. |
2 out of 10 – Must Try Harder!
Although of naturally modest and unassuming nature – I feel that the widest possible circulation is necessary to draw attention to the above result. With a northerly gale behind us we wizzed down the Irish sea – one other boat Jamaica had a casualty taken off by helicopter following an accidental gybe – the picked our way past Ushant and down the French coast.… Read full article “2 out of 10 – Must Try Harder!”
He’s Done it Again!
Training Success
Follow the recent training weekend the following people attained RYA 1 or 2 certificates William Coulthard, Jonathan Coulthard, Terry Beckham, Nick Orton, Joni Beckham, Marion Beckham and Malcom Tully. Also in the picture is Malcolm Houldsworth, instructor for the level 2 group.… Read full article “Training Success”
Flying the Flag
More congratulations to Sam Hall for attaining 2nd U14 at Redesmere in the NW Junior Travellers series on Saturday. He went on get a 3rd at South Windermere on Sunday. Well done.
Spot the Difference
Even More Congratulations
Congratulations to Sam Hall who won the Junior Plate at South Windermere regatta last week. Yet another piece of silverware for mum to polish!