The weather was kind - not too hot and some reasonable wind, allowing a full programme of training to be enjoyed by around 150 Cadets getting ready for Cadet Week.
Sailing took place both on the lake and river, and land skills were practiced with knots and trying the simulator - which now has an Oppie fixed on it.
Well done and many thanks to the Cadet Skipper, Nikki Segura and all her coaches, instructors and helpers.
Chris Nichols
Over twenty members spent an interesting day downriver, practicing their RIB driving, dinghy recovery skills and ‘dodging the electric storms.
Leaving the Club on the 0800 tide, rapid progress was made to OseaBeach for refreshments, whereupon the thunder and lightning which was troubling Purleigh moved over to the Blackwater. All made their way to Marconi Sailing Club where the RIBs and dinghies were safely moored while the storm passed on.
Thirslet Spit was the next destination for lunch and capsize practice.
The weather improved rapidly as we all returned safely to the Club in bright sun and a warm breeze – a really good day out!
Many thanks to John Clark and Jan Swanwick for organising the day, joined by further powerboat instructors Chris Clark and Alan Coday to support this all-day event. Thanks also to all the PB drivers and 'victim sailors' who made the day as realistic as possible.
Chris Nichols
The club's own class - Sprites, held their annual weeks racing for the Heron Trophy May 26 - 30th.
Nine boats took part, enjoying nine races (including one to Joyces) set by Brian Southgate, RO for the week.
The winds varied from none to F5, giving a chance to everyone to race with their 'favorite wind' and the rain stayed away.
The week was completed with a supper arranged by Sheena Berney, Class Captain, at which the trophies were awarded. Bevis and Tessa Wright won the week, with Chris and Kathryn Nichols second and Ian and Ellie Barbrook third.
Club Week is just around the corner, and I hope we have even more boats enjoying one-design racing in these lovely craft.
Chris Nichols
This weekend was a busy weekend for the cruisers. The first BCOSS cruising pursuit/rally to Shotley was scheduled on Saturday. I know a number of BSC boats were planning to go, The BJRC fleet were also in action for the Smith Cup. Then Monday saw the conclusion of the Foster Bowl series that was won by Triton. The dinghy fleets were racing for the Diamond Jubilee average lap series on Sunday & Monday where the winner was Gareth Davies & Rob Appleby in their RS800 from Steve Jarred reuniited with Nick Collins in a Fireball. This was also a Mirror weekend where Lucy was the winner. This week is also Sprite Week where there were eight boats racing today on the first day. I took the opportunity of the Bank Holiday weekend to go cruising and spent Saturday night at Orford and Sunday night at Shotley before returning on the morning tide to Burnham by 10.45am so todays photos are from Orford.
Paul
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