Author Archives: fionabrown

Conditions were perfect for the race up to Wivenhoe Regatta on Saturday 16th July. Although four boats went up to Wivenhoe in fact only 3 of them truly raced.  Off the line Phil Rust’s Dulcet, Mark White’s White Spirit and … Continue reading →

Geoff Gritton has been doing us proud winning the May Mugs Medium Handicap. Mark White has just won the Round The Islands Race (a wonderful tribute to his dad who died 8 years ago to the day) and Graham and … Continue reading →

We are delighted to announce that the late Mike Hempstead’s boat C18 Gelasma has now been purchased by Adrian Gibbons and Mike Hare.  Adrian previously owned C31 Blue Peter and Mike has been sailing BODs most of his life, most … Continue reading →

The sailing season is on the horizon and after a frankly tough old 2017 its time to pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off and start planning for the 2018 BOD Season.  The BOD Dinner this year takes place on Saturday … Continue reading →

At the BODOA AGM on Sunday we elected our new Chairman Mark White, who takes over from outgoing Chairman Alan Hicks.  Phil Rust continues as Vice Chairman and also takes over the role of Treasurer from Dick Stephens who has … Continue reading →

Thanks to everyone who attended Sunday’s BODOA AGM at CYC.  It was great to see so many people there and we’re looking forward to a great season ahead.  Although we didn’t have any new rule changes to consider for this … Continue reading →

Please put the following dates in your diary: BOD AGM Sunday 25 February at 10am at CYC BOD Annual Dinner Saturday 28 April from 7pm at CYC Further details to follow shortly!