Gradually the number of boats sailing is increasing. Most are racers but I am pleased to see more boats just going for a sail. It is easier to launch now, no mud and the pontoon has moved to its proper place. Alas the weather has been miserable: BUT we do need the rain, perhaps not …
Monthly Archive: May 2012
Slow Handicap report
As newcomers to sailing in 2010 we were reluctant to participate in the Sunday racing, which seemed rather daunting; so may impenetrable rules, very serious racers – we would only get in the way, so we didn’t bother. Eventually we did try but made numerous mistakes and felt confused. What we did find, however, is …
Midweekers Report
At the Christmas lunch I won raffle prize for a 2 hour sailing lesson from Dave and Jon. Gill joined me on May 2nd. We took out a Vision, quite different from my trusty Gul. I particularly found the centre main really hard and I think that Jon decided that I was never going to …
Laser Update
I have taken over from Chris Johnson as the Bewl Laser fleet captain. Slightly belated thanks to Chris for his hard work over the past years. In spite of the weather and low water levels, we have been getting a good regular turn out for Lasers for Sunday racing. particularly the morning series. With weather …
Novice Regatta
Novice Regatta – 23rd June Everyone welcome 1st time racers + helms & crews who have never won a race or series 2 races with Junior & Adult starts Briefing at 13:30
