Fantastic blue skies, but light winds to contend with, and sailors still wrapped in wet/drysuits (just in case!)
There was a mixed bag of racing starting with a pursuit race counting towards the Celebrity Glass series. In this instance it wasn’t difficult for all to pass the Mirror of Mik Chappell who was first away as, despite the light breeze, he fell out at the first rounding mark capsizing the boat in the process and subsequently retiring.… Read full article “Spring has Sprung!”
The first of this season’s championship long series racing took place on Saturday with the Handicap Fleet contesting two races for the Barf Plate; the GP14’s the Spring Cup and the Mirrors the Red Sails Trophy. The wind was fairly strong with sudden gusts which led to a number of capsizes.… Read full article “Weekend racing 2/3 April”
  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 |
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
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”
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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 |
The cold weather and snow may have prevented some of the regulars from attending the children’s Christmas party, but Santa still made it after skating across the frozen lake (don’t try that at home!).
Before his arrival there were various games and a tea party.… Read full article “Santa Made It!”
As there was only one taker for racing this morning, no racing took place and the results of two weeks ago stand giving Tom Gosden two trophies for next year’s prize giving, having won both the personal and fleet handicap version of the series.
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!”
The 59th Annual Prize Giving dinner dance took place at North Lakes Hotel, Penrith on Saturday 27 November 2010.
After dinner, Ian Preston gave a speech proposing a toast to the club to which Commodore Dave Nicholson responded. Prizes were awarded by Pauline Nicholson.… Read full article “Dinner Dance 2010”