Sail Chat- 25th August
This day came in like a Lamb and at about 1030 became a Lion. In fact a bit of a hooligan from the West. Derek and John Heath officiated so an ideal team for the conditions. The Vice Commodore (Sarah) was Timekeeping with Susie Bell.
Only George and Tim/Claude Comets and Elise Topper. All survived and only Elise had a brief dip, very commendable.
The Long Distance Race was in fact a normal circuit race due to the conditions and a pursuit format. Elise was out yet again first away, then five Comets, George, David, Tim/Claude, Philip and James both courageously went our with either Sammy, Charlie, Delilah and Elodie but there were some swaps and, I think maybe a bit of swimming. Definitely swimming for Tim's boat. David eventually retired due to the loss of his prescription bins. John with Sue was leading for most of the race in his GP and according to JB a massive gust and successful spinnaker run gave him the win. Rob with Emily stayed upright determinedly in theirs. Me and Clemmie, with a reduced rig, in the Enterprise completed with only one near plunge. The Merlins of John (JB) and Livvy, Hywell with Nicola dominated having some exciting spinnaker runs. George reigned supreme in his Comet. Great to see Ben Heath whizzing about on a Laser, just like times of yore. Alex and Jade had a capsize in the club boat but they are used to it and will sail another day. Only six finishers but exciting, very physical. sailing.
It takes a dynamo Social Secretary to get well over 60 to a BBQ at HSC but Ian and Philip's cooking are always a tempting draw. Very hard work in the kitchen by (as usual) mainly the fair sex, terrific salads too.
I may have missed a few out, so apologies, but it was rather hectic.
On a sad note our oldest Member Margot Perkins peacefully passed away to join Perks on Friday 23rd August aged 99. Hywel and Jane and all present raised as glass to Margot.
The Commodore presented the Youth Long Distance Cup to Elise, to acclaim, along with glasses for Sammy, Charlie and Delilah for recognition of their participation in the race.
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