Having read the following note on the website John Knowles felt obliged to send us the following note
Just looked at the web site and my sailing season has started as I’m in Hong Kong at the moment and just had a 26 hour sail 40 mile off the coast of HK in the South China in not too much wind but full moon was great.… Read full article “Some People Just Can’t Wait”
Actually, no secret to anyone who’s been following the forum. Toddy’s building his secret weapon for the new season – a new mirror. You can follow its progress here
You can never have a quick visit to the chandlers at Nichol End, Portinscale, especially if you’re served by Nick or Jane. Well when a local reporter went to buy a launch ticket, he didn’t get away without writing a book (well a big article) on the life and times of Nick Newby.… Read full article “Ever Been Caught at Nichol End?”
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I don’t know what these two have been up to, but they’ll try to suggest it’s an après ski activity (For Ian it doesn’t have to be après ski!). Perhaps it’s something to do with a missing Mr Potatohead – has he been lost, murdered, or just kidnapped?What’s |
and that’s just what they did. A team of 17 members turned out for a 2 hour march from the Derwent Lodge Hotel and were treated to a two course meal (+ seconds!) for their efforts. If only you’d been there.… Read full article “Those Boots were Made for Walking!”
At the 55th AGM, held on Sunday 3rd December, Steve Hunt gave up his vices (or so we’re led to believe) and was elected Commodore for the forthcoming year. After successfully organising the NSSA Regatta this year, Dave Nicholson was elected as vice commodore (he should find organising Bass Week a breeze in comparison!)… Read full article “55th AGM”
Thanks to Alan Nicholson for these pics of the foreshore (what’s left of it). The lake level still has a short way to go until it gets to the flood level of Jan 05, but more rain is on its way.
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Herb Telford travelled to London in November to receive his RYA Community Award in the Lifetime Commitment to Sailing category and here he is receiving his gong which he proudly showed around at last night’s annual dinner |
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It doesn’t take much to confuse this birthday boy. Perhaps getting a cake two days early was too much of a challenge for him to make the link with his own birthday! But as you can see, the penny eventually dropped.He |
The personal handicaps are causing the usual upsets! Mike Fairlamb led the first race by miles and miles but came 2nd last once the handicaps were calculated. The weather was much improved on the gales suffered in the district yesterday, and the lasers all used full rigs, but there was still the odd capsize – Alan Nicholson, Paul Burnell, and Mike Fairlamb to name but a few.