Toppers with a couple of Optimists chasing them! Sailing Club News – 02-Oct-19 The Topper and Optimist Open on 22-Sep-19 lived up to its billing. A large team of members, some on rostered duty, but many ‘volunteers’, enjoyed watching the 27 Toppers and 15 Optimists complete the four races. The day started wet and [...]
John Smalley’s article in the May 2010 newsletter provides a lovely summary of Mike’s contribution to the club. He has added a short postscript to bring it up to date. “It is with real sadness that I have to tell you that Mike Bracey, our most honourable Honorary Bosun for 29 years, has [...]
Barts Bash pre-start Sailing Club News –19-September-19 As we enjoy this week of ‘Indian Summer’, I can’t help thinking a bit of rain might be good, not only for my garden, but to make the long haul up the slipways a bit easier! (I fully expect to be blamed when the deluge starts on [...]
Chew's Wayfarer troops on tour in and around Falmouth! Sailing Club News – 05-Sep-19 As the schools re-convene their educating process, lots of boats are returning to the Club from their summer adventures. Hopefully, no-one has nicked your boat park space… Tales of these adventures are starting to dribble in and I will try [...]
Update 06-Sep-19 “Blue green algae counts have dropped significantly. They are now below advisory level” I have received the following information from Bristol Water: "Chew Valley Lake Algal Counts per ml: 30,830, Blue/Green 28,987 Type: Anabaenopsis (Blue/Greens This level triggers the ‘advisory threshold’. Signage is already in place at the entrance gate. No significant additional [...]
