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Wednesday Sailors Christmas Report 2018

2018-12-21T08:49:17+00:00

Christmas on Denny Island – I notice that Allen Marsh took his packed lunch with him. It seems like only a few weeks ago that I was reporting on last year’s Wednesday Sailors Christmas Lunch and get together. This year was more poignant as it was the first year without that colorful character Peter [...]

Wednesday Sailors Christmas Report 20182018-12-21T08:49:17+00:00

Sailing and Social Report 14-Dec-18

2018-12-16T16:21:41+00:00

Bristol Brew Team Racing - 1-2 Dec 2018 Sailing Report Last week only two Wayfarer crews ventured out on Wednesday, with reefed sails, and it was too windy to safely bring the committee boat ashore. The wind was kinder on Sunday so she is safely tucked away from the winter storms. Thanks to Steve [...]

Sailing and Social Report 14-Dec-182018-12-16T16:21:41+00:00

Sailing and Social Report 30-Nov-18

2018-12-01T10:40:37+00:00

RYA British Youth Sailing Recognised Club - presentation on 17-Nov-18 News & Announcements Despite the recent rain water levels remain low. Several people have learned the hard way, running aground on Little Denny and the club has incurred yet more expense in repairing damaged props. PLEASE TAKE CARE. Marketing and communication - do you [...]

Sailing and Social Report 30-Nov-182018-12-01T10:40:37+00:00

Barry Osborne 12-Nov-18

2018-12-22T12:50:18+00:00

Barry Osborne 27th of May 1940 – 12th November 2012 It is with much sadness that I must announce the passing of Barry Osborne in the early hours of Monday the 12th of November. Those of you who knew Barry will agree with me when I say that he was the quiet gentleman of [...]

Barry Osborne 12-Nov-182018-12-22T12:50:18+00:00

Sailing and Social Report 27-Oct-18

2018-10-29T17:45:56+00:00

RS Aero Inlands 13/14 October Sailing Report RS Aero Inland Championships – 13th/14th October... This was a challenging weekend with the Saturday being literally ‘blown off’ – during the afternoon the wind was averaging above 30knts with gusts well in excess of 40knts. All but a very few of the 56 sailors we had [...]

Sailing and Social Report 27-Oct-182018-10-29T17:45:56+00:00
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