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We may have been a slightly reduced fleet for this year’s BOD Regatta, but that didn’t stop it being a brilliant weekend of sailing and partying. On the water it was C32 Avocet’s weekend with Jeremy and Olly Newman and … Continue reading →

Don’t forget that the BOD 90th Anniversary Regatta and Summer Garden Party are fast approaching on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 July.  Follow the links below for the Notice of Race and Online Entry.  Sailing Instructions will be issued at … Continue reading →

The splits for Learning & Skills Solutions Pyefleet Week 2017 have been confirmed and we will be racing Sun pm, Mon am, Tue pm, Big Wed all in pm, Thur am, Fri pm and Sat am. Don’t forget we have … Continue reading →

The funeral for Geoff Payne has been arranged for Friday 30th June at 14:00 at Weeley Church. The family have suggested that people park in the back entrance to Hilltop Nursery and walk to Weeley church (5 mins). The nursery … Continue reading →

It is with the greatest sadness that we advise you that early today (Monday 12 June) the irrepressible, warm and wonderful Geoff Payne crossed his final finish line. Geoff was an incredible supporter of the BOD fleet, famously owning Viking … Continue reading →

Rowhedge Regatta is always one of the highlights of the BOD season and this year’s edition was an epic with strong gusty winds, glorious sunshine and a fabulous welcome ashore. Celia Charlton at the helm of C30 Sarah Louise got … Continue reading →

ROWHEDGE REGATTA 2017 Saturday 10th June, High water 1345 Brightlingsea One Designs 90th anniversary race This year there will be the usual upriver race for the Marlow Trophy, using the same courses as last year. There will also be a … Continue reading →

A blustery start with a nasty wind over tide sea following the start and the wind rising during the race.  At the start gusts to 16knots from an average 12knots but a reported from the mouth of the river gusts … Continue reading →

With apologies for the delay here are the results for last weekend’s Eric Dent Cup. 1st C54 – Alan Hicks – 3:53:20 2nd C53 – Mark White – 3:53:23 3rd C56 – Geoff Gritton – 3:54:30 4th C8 – Danny … Continue reading →

Please don’t forget that BOD Class Rules require all crews to wear buoyancy aids whilst racing.  This is an essential safety rule and the Race Officer has the right to immediately disqualify any competitor identified as not wearing a buoyancy aid.  Thanks all.