Sail Chat 14th July

Pleasant warm day with a gently down and up breeze of about 8 to 12 mph. Traffic to the club, apart from locals was horrendous due to the closure of the M25 and some work on the 308. Thanks to Rob and Kevin the sailing started on time with a reasonable morning turn out. James, Tim (in his recently acquired boat Popeye) and island Pete in Comets, now the premier fleet at HSC. Elize was our prominent youth in Pinky Seaweed and I had an attempt at sailing my Ent single handed. A really pleasant race for an hour ensued without mishap although I attempted to pick up the outer distance mark.

In the afternoon numbers were increased with a good showing of the Merlin class, fresh from a very windy Salcombe. Hywell was with Sue, John with Deirdre, John Heath with Ellen and Stu with Nicola. Just one incident a most unusual capsize by Hywell, caught out whilst correcting the spinnaker and a waterlogged retirement. In the GP fleet there was George and Chris and a welcome return of Trevor and Alison, was there another GP? The Handicap fleet now had Philip, Tim, Pete and Nigel.

Three Enterprises competing, The Commodore and Suzie, fresh and brown after seeing Ben & Sophie in Kefalonia, Jane with Sarah and me with Paul. Really competitive racing with a technical breeze from the south west and some interesting shifts which was strong enough to have the Merlin spinnakers flying.

Sole Timekeeper Susan did a quick and efficient job and Dorothy did teas by herself too. Bar not too busy as footie beckoned! Friday next approx 1830 Commodore's Social. If you want to sup bring a contribution nothing is laid on and or have a sail.

Phill

Last updated 2:46pm on 21 January 2025