Author Archives: fionabrown

As many of you will remember, C44 Janice was beautifully restored by Rob Maloney just a couple of years ago, but ill health has made it impossible for her owner Richard Austin to race her since. She is actively for … Continue reading →

It is with great sadness that we share the news that BODOA President Jean Thomas passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning 20th March 2019 at Farrar’s Hall Care Home, Huntingdon at the age of 94. Jean was the daughter of … Continue reading →

All hands on deck. Our newest BOD owner Matt Crittenden needs a hand to turn March Hare over this coming Saturday 23 March at 09.00-09.30 at Hawthorn Cottage, Church Rd, Little Bentley.  If you can help please contact Matt on … Continue reading →

If you are looking for crew for the coming season why not call into CYC on Friday 1st March from 7.30pm for their crew matching evening.  Full details in the poster below.

It may be frosty outside but the 2019 season is fast approaching and to get things off to a flying start we invite all BOD sailors and friends to join us for the annual BOD Fitting Out Dinner which this … Continue reading →

BRIGHTLINGSEA ONE DESIGN ASSOCIATION NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 11am on Sunday 11.00 at the Colne Yacht Club Followed by a carvery lunch served at 12.30 (guests most welcome to join us for lunch) AGENDA Apologies Minutes of AGM 25thFebruary … Continue reading →

Dear All, We are pleased to announce the 2019 BOD Sailing Programme outlining all the events for next year. As ever we have some mini-series racing at the Colne Yacht Club, Brightlingsea , Wivenhoe and Rowhedge Regatta`s  and of course … Continue reading →

The 2019 Brightlingsea One Design Programme is published and brings with it an exciting new competition! Thanks to the generous support of Dan Willett’s Geedon Construction Services and HD Sails every competing BOD will have the chance to win a … Continue reading →

The Commodore and Flag Officers of the Colne Yacht Club would like to invite you to join them for the Laying Up Supper on Saturday 3rdNovember at 7pm.  Prize giving will commence after the dinner. Menu for Laying Up Supper … Continue reading →

It was great to have eight boats out for the Andy Silk Salver on Sunday 30 September and what a fantastic race it turned out to be.  Dave Conlon, Sarah Bines and Ed Gibbons showed us how it should be … Continue reading →