With Christmas just around the corner here a couple of great gift ideas for the BOD sailors in your life:

Kate Button Limited Edition BOD Print

Artist and BOD sailor Kate Button has created this wonderful BOD lino cut which can be printed in your choice of colour and with your own sail number (our example photo shows it printed in navy blue to match C51 Grethe).  Each print is individually made to order with your choice of colour and sail number.  Unframed prints cost £40 each and Kate can also arrange framing at additional cost (price depends on your choice of frame style).  Kate advises she can take just one more order for delivery in time for Christmas so to find out more please contact Kate on kate.button@btinternet.com

BOD Jackets And Polo Shirts

Burnham On Crouch based Blackjack Design now hold the artwork for the Brightlingsea One Design boat logo and can produce embroidered and printed clothing to order carrying the logo and your individual boat name and sail number.  They offer a full range of clothing at a variety of price points, including all the top sailing brands, all at excellent prices.  Order before end November to guarantee delivery in time for Christmas.

Contact Suzanne on sales@blackjackdesign.com and visit www.blackjackdesign.com for more information.

BODs At Rowhedge Regatta – Prints And Cards By Paula Webb

For the new Rowhedge Regatta BOD Downriver Race Trophy well known local artist Paula Webb created a fabulous watercolour painting showing the BODs starting the race at Rowhedge.  The picture is now available as both a full size print, mounted ready to frame in a standard 30cm x 40cm frame, and as a greetings card (no message inside).  The prints cost £12.50 and the cards £1.50 and can be ordered from Paula on paulawebb103@yahoo.co.uk.  Paula also takes individual commissions so if you would like an original picture of your BOD.

Tim Bees Photographs

Tim Bees has taken some amazing BOD photos over the years.  If you would like a print of one of his stunning images please check out his Online Gallery to make your selections and contact Tim on timbees@gmail.com.  Prices vary according to the size and format of the print but are always very reasonable.  Tim is also available for individual commissions if you would like him to take photos of an individual boat (this would need to be presented in the form of a give voucher with the photography taking place during 2015).