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It’s Regatta Season!

The 2026 regatta season is upon us and we look forward to seeing as many boats as possible participating in the three River Colne regattas. These historic events continue to be a vibrant, fun and highly competitive highlight of our … Continue reading

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C75 – The Mike

Sail Number – C75 Known Names – The Mike Year Built – 1949 Builder – Aldous/Successors Hull Material – Wood Sailing Status – Ready to race Last known hull colours – Mid-blue, with dark blue waterline and white bottom Owner … Continue reading

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2026 Sailing Season Fast Approaching

The 2026 BOD racing season will get underway on Thursday 7 May with the first of the 10 race Thursday Night Pursuit Series which starts from the BSC line. Already a number of boats have confirmed their intention to race … Continue reading

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C56 – Never Say Never

Sail Number – C56 Known Names – Never Say Never Year Built – 2016 Builder – White Performance/Simon Hipkin Hull Material – GRP Sailing Status – Ready to race Last known hull colours – Pale grey, with red lines and … Continue reading

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C55 – Wind Sprite

Sail Number – C55 Known Names – Wind Sprite Year Built – 2014 Builder – White Performance/Simon Hipkin Hull Material – GRP Sailing Status – Ready to race Last known hull colours – Mid blue with white lines, a white … Continue reading

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C54 – Storm Petrel

Sail Number – C54 Known Names – Storm Petrel Year Built – 2014 Builder – White Performance/Simon Hipkin Hull Material – GRP Sailing Status – Ready to race Last known hull colours – Light green with gold and dark green … Continue reading

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C53 – White Spirit

Sail Number – C53 Known Names – White Spirit Year Built – 2009 Builder – White Performance Sailboats Hull Material – GRP Sailing Status – Ready to race Last known hull colours – White with blue lines and cream decks … Continue reading

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C52 –

Sail Number – C52 Known Names – Year Built – 2007 Builder – John Mullins Hull Material – GRP Sailing Status – Ready to race Last known hull colour – White Owner History – This was the third of the … Continue reading

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C51 – Grethe

Sail Number – C51 Known Names – Grethe (pronounced Greta – named after Poul Richard Hoy-Jensen’s mother) Year Built – 2007 Builder – John Mullins Hull Material – GRP Sailing Status – Ready to race Last known hull colour – … Continue reading

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C50 – Eider

Sail Number – C52 Known Names – Eider Year Built – 2007 Builder – John Mullins/Simon Hipkin Hull Material – GRP Sailing Status – Ready to race Last known hull colours – Pale blue, with white bottom and teak deck … Continue reading

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