On Sunday, there were two races for the appropriately named Starters Prize. With the morning’s wind strength at 18mph gusting 40mph (gale force 8) it was not surprising that there were only six competing boats.
The honour of being the first boat on the water went to Tim Chittenden crewed by Carl Arthur in their stable Flying Fifteen keelboat.… Read full article “New Season Has Started”
Clerk of works in yellow coat and an applicant for the post of commodore in 2045 checks out the job with their legal advisor.
Widening the slip to get the Dart catamaran down to the water
The “Navvies “take a break to help Mike Turner get his boat ready for the first race
Toggle bows to his leader (his other leader, as Joanie wasn’t at Bass)
Andy T boring the holes for the new tie downs whilst Stephen the vice commodore mixes the concrete to pour in the holes.… Read full article “More Thomas’ Twitters”
Hi all – When I collected my boat on 1 March for much needed painting etc, I had set off back home only to find between Junction 40 & 39 on the M6 that I had left my boat cover behind.… Read full article “Another One That Got Away!”
Those Members who have visited the club recently will have noticed a number of activities underway and more are planned for the near future, for example:
Following the flood damage in November the boat house and oar store doors have been replaced (that’s the room below the race office) and the window in the oar store has been replaced.… Read full article “Pre-season update”
 … always a sailor?! As ever, many of us just cannot resist the temptation of the water especially through these cold winter months. There are those that will even break the ice to be able to launch their boat! Then there are those that fly off in search of some winter warmth. |
A really big burst pipe in the roadway under the back field but United Utilities stop tap wont shut off so the water meter has been going berserk and has been running for a while. Toggle and a few others tried to find the leak but had to get a digger.… Read full article “It Never Rains….”
Thanks to Keith Thomas for an update following the first social event of the year – a walk which took a route through Wythop Forest for a high level view of the lake
Flooding left a mass of debris on the footpath
Becky Dawson and her galley slaves preparing food for the walkers
The walk was soooo tiring..… Read full article “Winter Walk”
Did you spot the snowman on the webcam? Various people have been at the club enjoying the magnificent, magical, views. If you have any photos to share, please send them to us to be loaded on the website.
Thanks to Claire for these pics
Thanks to Sarah for these pics
Many thanks to Alan Nicholson for the following pics
Those New Year revellers have done it again and had their antics caught on the webcam but in colour this year!
Very best wishes for 2010.
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| Looks as if Santa only left one present instead of two | Sailing secretary awaits his present from Santa |
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| Santa mops his brow and thinks this is harder than farming |
A couple of old timers enjoying the party |
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| Treasurer keeps his eye on Santa’s expenses. |
