Author Archives: fionabrown

Dear BOD Sailors (young, sprightly, ancient mariners, skippers, crew, family and friends dating back over the last 95 years) Please join us on Saturday 24th June at the CYC for an evening to remember the past and promote the future of … Continue reading →

Pyefleet Week 2022 is fast approaching and with just two more official BOD events to go before the big week, now is the time to get your boats afloat and get in a bit of practice. This coming weekend we … Continue reading →

Sad news reaches us that Robin Gibbon, a past owner of Aina, quietly slipped anchor on the 19th of May, at the age of 93. Robin and his brother Bill owned Aina from the mid 1950s until the late 70s and … Continue reading →

BRIGHTLINGSEA ONE DESIGN ASSOCIATION NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING  To be held at 11am on Sunday 10 April at the Colne Yacht Club AGENDA Apologies Minutes of AGM held 9 February 2020 (see below) Matters arising from Minutes Chairman’s Report … Continue reading →

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Brightlingsea One Design sailor and class supporter Keith Clubb. Keith bought C16 Dulcet in the late 70”s and learned to sail with his usual dogged determination. It was a … Continue reading →

On Saturday 10 July the Brightlingsea One Designs have been invited to take part in a Historic Boats Parade as part of the Brightlingsea Regatta celebrations. Vessels are to assemble off Morgan Marine from 1pm and the Parade, which will … Continue reading →

After a whole season with no formal BOD racing at long last the end of COVID-19 restrictions is on the horizon, Pyefleet Week 2021 will be going ahead in the traditional format and the BODs will be there in force! … Continue reading →

It is with great sadness that we must share the news of the passing of BOD sailor and builder John Mullins. David Chivers has kindly provided the following message. Sadly, John passed away on December 18th 2020 at Stronvar Rest Home, … Continue reading →

It is with great regret that we must announce that the BOD Fitting Out Dinner planned for Saturday 2 May at BSC has been Postponed Indefinitely.  All government advice indicates that May is likely to be when the crisis is … Continue reading →