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Back in late July 1986 the Brightlingsea One Design fleet suddenly found itself staring in a major Hollywood movie as this fascinating extract from the log of Tom Sargent of C6 Jumbo Too relates: Thursday 31st July and Friday 1st … Continue reading →

So it turns out that it’s not just Panic and Aina undergoing significant refit/restoration work this winter.  Word reaches us from Rob Maloney in Wivenhoe that C31 Blue Peter is in his workshop and he is in the middle of … Continue reading →

Don’t forget that the AGM is fast approaching on Saturday 28 November starting at 10am at the Colne Yacht Club. The Rule Change Proposals have now been appended to the Agenda which can be found Here We hope to see … Continue reading →

Our roving reporter took a quick peak into Gary Constable’s boatyard at Fieldgate Dock today and found that the place was a hive of BOD activity with both Aina and Panic undergoing work. Both boats suffered damage during Pyefleet Week … Continue reading →

Our very own BOD sailing Rev’d Anne Howson invites everyone to join her for the annual Laying Up Service to be held at St James’s Church in Victoria Place at 18.30 on Sunday 13 November 2015.  This lovely thanks giving service … Continue reading →

There’s been big excitement in BOD world over the past few days as the hull of Geoff Gritton’s new C56 Never Say Never emerged from the mould at White Formula and was transported to Simon Hipkin’s yard to start her … Continue reading →

The Brightlingsea One Design Owner’s Association Annual General Meeting will take place  at 10am on Saturday 28 November 2015 at the Colne Yacht Club.  All BOD owners and sailors are invited to attend. BRIGHTLINGSEA ONE DESIGN ASSOCIATION NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL … Continue reading →

It is with great regret that we have to announce that the BOD Halloween Party, which was to have been hosted by the Colne Yacht Club on Sat 31 October, has had to be cancelled.  With just over a week … Continue reading →

Will try to bring you a proper report shortly but in the meantime here are the results for the Final Fling 2015. Boat Race 1 Race 2 Race 3 Total Points Overall Place C9 Bidi 6 1 2 9 1 … Continue reading →

Following the huge success of the recent three race mini series events that Nick, Pam and Marilyn have been running for us, it has been agreed that the Final Fling on 11 October will also use this three race format, … Continue reading →