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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!

Very sadly Mike Hempstead has lost his battle with a brain tumour.  His funeral will take place at Weeley Crematorium on Tuesday 16th January at 11am. A long standing, hugely committed and much loved member of the Brightlingsea One Design … Continue reading →

You are invited to attend the annual Laying Up Service at St James’ Church in the High Street this coming Sunday 19 November from 6.30pm to 7.30pm.  This wonderful service is a long standing end of season tradition when the … Continue reading →

Oonie tells me that there are a few dinner tickets left for this Saturday’s CYC Laying Up Supper (18 November) if anyone else would like to attend. Tickets are £29.95 a head and can be reserved by calling Emma in … Continue reading →

On Sunday morning 17th September, the fleet of B.O.D.’s were greeted with a high tide, autumn sunshine and 5 to 8 knots of breeze, providing perfect conditions for sailing the R. Stone Challis. All boats were closely packed to the … Continue reading →

A Service of Thanks Giving will be held for Graham Adams on Tuesday 26th September at 2pm at All Saints’ Church Brightlingsea, and afterwards at Brightlingsea Sailing Club. Graham crossed his final finish line on the night of 31st August/1st September, … Continue reading →

Six boats initially came out to take part in the Reg White Trophy Race, but with the pre race high winds, Never Say Never, Ruff and Egret decided to head for home again, leaving White Spirt helmed by Mark White, … Continue reading →

In the last week of May 6 intrepid BOD sailers took the overnight ferry to St Malo and thence to Arredon on the beautiful Southern Brittany coast for la Semaine du Golfe; a week of sailing for classic boats of … Continue reading →