Author Archives: fionabrown

If you’ve never sailed a BOD but want to get an idea of just how close and exciting the racing can be this amazing shot from Nick Baker (organiser of Rowhedge Regatta), taken during Wivenhoe Regatta 2015, certainly helps to … Continue reading →

Pyefleet Week may be behind us but there are still plenty of great BOD racing (and partying) opportunities ahead of us.  Here’s a quick overview of what’s coming up: Sunday 30 August – Osbourne Cup 1 – 11am start BSC … Continue reading →

The forecast for the Ladies Race was pretty dire with gusty winds and rain both threatened and as a result several boats pulled out of the event, concerned about racing borrowed boats in strong winds.  Fortunately Georgina White in C4 … Continue reading →

Calling all BODs – the Ladies Race is fast approaching on Sunday 23 August.  The race will start from the CYC line at 14.15, is open to all BODs with a lady helm, and will be followed by a slap up … Continue reading →

What an incredible week of sailing Pyefleet Week 2015 supported by Zhik provided for our fabulous BOD fleet.  At 23 strong it was the biggest turnout ever and the quality of the racing just keeps getting better and better. From … Continue reading →

Not sure who is responsible for this new addition to Dan’s boat, but clearly everyone is keen to help him avoid any more collisions this week.

A new roving reporter has joined our team this week and brings us the following tongue firmly in cheek look at the BOD Pyefleet Week runners and riders. By BOD Detective This year’s Intergalactic Brightlingsea One Design Championship is only … Continue reading →

At last Pyefleet Week is here and that means that German BOD Night is almost upon us too! Once again Pyefleet Week’s Monday night will be BOD German Night with dirndls and lederhosen galore, Steins of beer, the Oompah Band … Continue reading →

We have several very keen and able people looking for crewing positions in BODs during Pyefleet Week.  If anyone is still seeking crew please email Fi on fiona.brown@fionabrown.com and she will put you in contact.

Once again the BOD Fleet has been invited to attend the Bosham Classic Boat Revival which this year takes place on the weekend of 5 and 6 September.  Grethe and Storm Petrel have already confirmed they will be attending and … Continue reading →