Photos 2010
Photos 2009
On Saturday 4th of July, it was the camp-sail event at the sailing
club. It was great fun and was enjoyed by all present. It kicked off
at around 2pm and people could just go out for a leisurely (but windy)
sail with friends and family. After that there was a treasure hunt
that was mainly done in kayaks by the kids. It was brilliant yet hard
work. After that kids played in the water until the light began to
fade and the barbeque got going. The food was soon ready and everyone
tucked in. However, halfway through the meal we got an unexpected
guest...The mysterious monster of Reading Sailing Club!!! At first
all you could see was ripples but then it started jumping and flapping
around (it must have been attracted to the smell of the delicious
food). After the meal some of the children went out for an evening
cruise on the rescue boat before returning to the warm campfire. We
sat around that until midnight telling story's, jokes and there was
even a talent show!!! It was a peaceful and calm night although everyone
was up by 8...Fifteen minutes later; people were out in canoes getting
wet. Not long after, breakfast was ready: bacon butties and tea. None
of this could have happened, however, if it was not for Simon Bray.
So on behalf of everyone at the event - THANKYOU...
Jon bringing another club laser up at to scratch and mending the
jetty at the April working party day.
Photos 2008
Race-training day on Saturday was a great success in spite of difficult
weather; in fact the strong winds only added to the excitement! The
team in the safety boat were kept busy during the morning as boats
started to capsize as soon as they set sail. Ciaran even had the opportunity
to try rudderless sailing when his tiller snapped - luckily he was
pointing in the right direction at the time and managed to make it
back to the jetty without assistance. For the first attempt at a race-start
Kris was the first and only sailor to make it across the start line.
By the afternoon this situation had improved and everyone had a chance
to brush up on their heavy weather sailing and even learn the basics
of upwind race strategy.
Photos 2007
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