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Here it is folks!  The 2017 Brightlingsea One Design Racing and Social Programme.  We can’t wait to see you all on the water and in the bar! Click here to download a PDF copy of the 2017 Programme  

Owners and friends of the BOD Owners’ Association are reminded that the 2017 membership fees are now due.  Full membership is £30 and Associate  Membership is £10. Many thanks to those who paid up at yesterday’s AGM (of which more … Continue reading →

BRIGHTLINGSEA ONE DESIGN ASSOCIATION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 10am on Sunday 5th March 2017 at the Colne Yacht Club AGENDA   Minutes of AGM 28th November 2015 Matters arising from Minutes Chairman’s Report Treasurer’s Report Election of Officers and Technical Committee … Continue reading →

Dear Fellow BOD Sailors 90th Anniversary Gala BOD Dinner – 22 April 2017 at Wivenhoe House I am proud and excited to be your Chairman in the year of the 90th anniversary of the design and launch of Brightlingsea One … Continue reading →

It is with great sadness that we must report the death of Treacle, one of the newest but best loved characters in the BOD fleet, who was killed in a tragic accident last week. Treacle was a regular member of … Continue reading →

Don’t forget that we have a very special edition of our annual BOD Dinner coming up this Saturday 22 April 2017, to mark the 90th Anniversary of our class.  The dinner will be held at Wivenhoe House Hotel and will … Continue reading →

Please note that the BODOA AGM will take place on Sunday 5 March at 10am at the Colne Yacht Club.  All members of the BODOA are requested to attend so please mark this date in your diaries.  The initial Agenda … Continue reading →

As he is no longer able to sail her himself Richard Austin is very keen to find a good new home for C44 Janice, which underwent a full restoration with Rob Maloney during winter 1015/6.  He has just dropped her … Continue reading →

As previously noted the 2016 Final Fling will now be raced on the morning of Sunday 30 October from the BSC Line.  David Chivers is our Race Officer and will be running a special start for us after the BSC … Continue reading →

Good news. The Sailing Club and OOD Dave Chivers have kindly offered to run the Final Fling Race for us on Sunday 30th October. Racing will get underway at 11am for the BSC Winter Series and we will have our … Continue reading →