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C54 Is Under Construction!

Exciting news!  Rob White confirms that construction has now begun on C54 which is to be Alan Hicks’ new boat.  Alan confirms that they are very much hoping to have the boat completed in time for the start of Thursday … Continue reading

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BOD Re-Building Guide by Malcolm Goodwin Published

The indefatigable Malcolm Goodwin has most generously produced a detailed and illustrated BOD Re-Building Guide to assist anyone who wishes to undertake a full re-build of an original Brightlingsea One Design. Malcolm has several unrestored boats for sale and if … Continue reading

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Photos From Trevor Stone At The R Stone Chalice

Huge thanks to Trevor Stone who took these images from the rescue boat during Sunday’s R Stone Chalice race.

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Avocet Claims Victory In R Stone Chalice – 22 Sept 2013

With nine boats out including Panic under her new ownership, plus Grayling under John Payne and Lucy Hayden’s new ownership who did not race but came out for a little tune up, the R Stone Chalice was declared a resounding … Continue reading

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BOD AGM

BRIGHTLINGSEA ONE DESIGN ASSOCIATION NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 10.00 am on Sunday 8th December 2013 at the Colne Yacht Club AGENDA Minutes of AGM 9th December 2012 Matters arising from Minutes Chairman’s Report Secretary / Treasurer’s Report Election of … Continue reading

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R Stone Chalice This Weekend

Sunday 22 September sees the Brightlingsea One Design fleet racing for the R Stone Chalice (named in honour of the boat’s designer Robbie Stone).  High tide is at 14.41 and the start is from the CYC/Bateman’s Tower line at 14.30. … Continue reading

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Racing Report From Sunday Mini Series – Victory To Chris Matthews

We’ve now managed to get hold of some more information about the Mini Series on Sunday and the good news is that the fleet in fact managed to get three races in before the wind came up too much.  Apologies … Continue reading

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Media Star Keith Clubb On The BOD

Just found this lovely little bit of video by Dylan Winter.  He takes a look at the BSC cadet sailing and then interviews Keith Clubb on the Prom as the BODs race in the background. For a second clip of … Continue reading

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Strong Wind Stops Racing

Despite a slight hangover following his 60th birthday party last night, young Dick Stephens managed to rouse himself this morning to run racing for the Brightlingsea One Design Mini Series.  The forecast was marginal but six of the fleet set … Continue reading

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Video Clip Aboard C53

Thanks to Geoff Gritton of TB4E for this nice little bit of video footage of sailing aboard C53 with Mark White

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