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This Sunday 28 June will see the second CYC BOD race of the season in the shape of the Carstairs Cup which starts from the Bateman’s Tower line at 14.15. Currently the forecast is indicating a dry but overcast day … Continue reading →

Whilst the weather may have been a bit damp and overcast for this year’s Rowhedge Regatta, the same cannot be said for the spirits of the Brightlingsea One Design fleet which were in exceptionally good form. A dozen BODs came … Continue reading →

Big news everyone.  Another new BOD has just been ordered!  The irrepressible Geoff Gritton has confirmed that he has paid his deposit on an order for a brand new BOD, sail number C56, for delivery in early 2016.  Geoff tells … Continue reading →

We’ve just been running through the anticipated BOD entry list for this year’s Pyefleet Week and the fleet is shaping up really nicely.  We still have a few boats pending confirmation but already the following 23 boats have said they … Continue reading →

Rowhedge Regatta is just around the corner on Saturday 20th June and as always the BODs will be well represented at this very special local event. The organisers have kindly taken on board our comments about the need for improved … Continue reading →

Please note that there is an error in the BOD Programme for this Sunday 14 June.  The BOD programme indicates that the Cormorant Cup 2 race will start from the BSC line at 14.00.  In fact the start will be … Continue reading →

We’ll have a full report and photos for you shortly but here are just a few snaps of the brand new and very beautiful C50 Eider being launched today.

Hard as it might be to believe today, the forecast for Wivenhoe Regatta on Saturday is looking fantastic with warm sunshine and a perfect southwesterly breeze of around 10 to 15 knots forecast. The start is at 12.30 at Batemans … Continue reading →

C75 The Mike, owned by Mark Wilby and Phil Holding, has spent the last two years undergoing a major refit, and this weekend saw her finally hit the water for her first sail.  Jeremy Newman took Avocet out to keep … Continue reading →