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Geoff Gritton has been doing us proud winning the May Mugs Medium Handicap. Mark White has just won the Round The Islands Race (a wonderful tribute to his dad who died 8 years ago to the day) and Graham and … Continue reading →

We are delighted to announce that the late Mike Hempstead’s boat C18 Gelasma has now been purchased by Adrian Gibbons and Mike Hare.  Adrian previously owned C31 Blue Peter and Mike has been sailing BODs most of his life, most … Continue reading →

The sailing season is on the horizon and after a frankly tough old 2017 its time to pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off and start planning for the 2018 BOD Season.  The BOD Dinner this year takes place on Saturday … Continue reading →

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 →