Author: jollysailor
Frostbite 6th January Cancelled
Work Party
Work Party Postponed
til
Saturday 12th January
its stopped raining so
lets hope the water level
drops soon
til
Saturday 12th January
its stopped raining so
lets hope the water level
drops soon
We plan to combine Pink Fleet with
Work Party
so there will be plenty of bacon rolls
to encourage a rapid clean up
of the red shed
followed by the usual
Pink Mayhem
on the water.
Fingers crossed
we’ll keep you posted here.
Floods
water level
Floods cancel racing again
Frostbite 5 – non-racing report
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The usual motley crew, ie Dave, Newton, little Dave, Mark and ‘her ladyship’ Monica, donned their dry suits and pumped up Dave’s little boat to get up to clubhouse. Not totally accurate, Monica didn’t have her dry suit on so she was allowed to ride in the boat, along with copious bottles of mulled wine and a ton of mince pies!
Every thing was ok, a small area of grass was visible near the ‘Pirates’ log: so everyone pitched in tying up boats here and there, everything in the club house was put up on the tables, mats rolled up and all the lower cupboards emptied. Then it was time for a break and they settled for coffee and a mince pie, though they were tempted to sample the mulled wine…..
Newton had kindly given Monica a piggy back up to the clubhouse as it was decided they didn’t need to open the gate and just tied the rubber duck up outside the gate and wade the rest of the way – but on the return trip – we don’t quite know what happened, but both Monica and Newton ended up lying in the water to every one’s amusement!!! so much for keeping the VC dry…..
They made it back to the gate, wished everyone a Happy Christmas and departed.
THERE WILL BE NO BOXING DAY RACE, watch this space as to when racing will resume….next Sunday possibly….???
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Frostbite 4 – racing report
What a difference a week makes! Here is what happened last week…
Sunday looked to be the perfect sail but the 20 boats ‘bombing around’ in a good breeze before the start and for the 1st lap of the race, died away to light and puffy. Nevertheless John and his team had set a good but long course 2s, 3s, 5s, 9p,6s 7s S. But the glorious sunshine made up for the length of the race – a real pensioners day with all the oldies. Ken, Dave and even Monica took to the water and didn’t mind being out for 1 1/2 hours.
There were several Laser ‘louts’ in a huddle before the race, surely not deciding about sail sizes…? – no they were watching Dave’s technique in clearing ice from his boat.
As per usual Roger started late but clawed his way up the fleet ‘GRRR’ noises were heard from someone who cannot be named as she always makes too much noise on the water….??? Also Bob and Daniel in a Leader, were late but had fun at the back of the fleet.
Newton and Ros had to do a quick repair job as their main halliard broke just before the race – he just happened to have a spare and all the where with all to fit a new one in his car – he must have been a boy scout!!
Racing was close at the top end of the fleet between Dave, Steve, Ian and Chris, but there were no capsizes, eve Steve and Lynne stayed upright. Some of the tail enders were finished a lap early, with the dying wind, which of course got up as soon as the last boat came in, as per usual!!
Finishing places on the water were 1st Chris, 2nd Dave and 3rd Ian.
Every one enjoyed the delicious hot soup – thanks Sam.
