Brightlingsea One Design

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 3^rdNovember at 7pm.  Prize giving will commence after the dinner.

Menu for Laying Up Supper

£27.95 per head

Broccoli &Blue Cheese Soup served with Warm Crusty Roll

Prawn & Crayfish Cocktail on a bed of Iceberg Lettuce, Mari Rose sauce, Brown Bread & Butter

Trio of melon Water Melon, Gallia Melon & Honeydew presented with a Mixed Berry Compote

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Roast Topside of Beef & Yorkshire Pudding, Roast Potatoes, Rich Beef Gravy & Seasonal Vegetables

Fillet of Salmon 0n a bed of Roasted Beetroot, topped with Creme Fraiche & buttered New Potatoes

Feta Cheese Spanakopita – Filo Pastry with layers of onion, spinach & Feta Cheese and a Cream, Sweetcorn Sauce

All the above are accompanied by Seasonal Vegetables

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Profiteroles with Butterscotch sauce

Tropical Fruit Salad & Cream

A Combination of Exotic Fruits in a Lime & Ginger Syrup served with Cream or Ice Cream

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English & Continental Cheese Platter, with Grapes, Chutney, Celery & Assorted Biscuits & Butter

Port

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Coffee and Mints

Please fill in the attached form and return it to Marianne by Monday 29^thOctober. Please state clearly if you would like to be seated with a particular group and we will do our best to make this work.

Payment in advance: Either by cheque made payable to Colne Yacht Club, Pay at the office or by BACS

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 done in Windsprite, winning the race by what can only be described as a comfortable margin.

But behind them it was nip and tuck all the way.  Piers Lambert, Tim Bees and Andy Bines sailing Bidi had to fight off the advances of Alan Hicks and Fi Brown in Storm Petrel who in turn were challenged initially by Dave Bridle and Nigel Edmunds in Blue Peter and then by Mike and Imy Hare in Gelesma, with constant place changing throughout the fleet.

On the line the Bidi team held their second place and Storm Petrel took third by just a few inches from Gelesma.  Huge thanks to Matt Crittenden for running the race and to everyone for making the effort to get back out on the water.

The good news is that we already have eight boats confirmed as entered for the final race of the series, the Final Fling on Sunday 7 October as follows:

Mark White – White Spirit
Simon Hipkin – Eider
Jeremy Newman – Bidi
Jarvis Simpson – Grethe
Malcolm Goodwin – Cormorant
Alan Hicks – Storm Petrel
Graham Bridle – Blue Peter
Mike/Jim/Trevor – Ruff

If anyone else is free do please come and join us as the forecast looks great and it would be lovely to give the boats one final good race before we pack them away for the winter.

We still have the two final CYC events of the year ahead of us with the Andy Silk Salver at 14.15 on Sunday 27 September and of course the Final Fling on Sunday 7 October at 11am. 

It seems that we have a bit of a late charge for the Final Fling with Jeremy and Malcolm both confirming they will be sailing, I am out, Alan will be there and hopefully those of you who have been sailing regularly will be out too, so we should have a pretty good turnout.

And of course let’s get as many BOD sailors and friends to the Final Fling lunch at CYC after the race as we can too.  Even if you can’t sail do come and join us for lunch, which will cost £14.50 for the classic two course carvery lunch. Tickets must be booked in advance via Marianne White at the CYC Office on 01206 302594 or waterside@colneyachtclub.org.uk.  Please also let Marianne know of any special dietary requirements at the same time.

Whilst writing please also note that the BSC Laying Up Supper is on Saturday 27 October and the CYC Laying Up Supper is on Saturday 3 November.  All BOD sailors are welcome at both evenings.  You can book for the BSC Event by emailing me (see details at https://www.sailbrightlingsea.com/event/237688) and for the CYC event please contact Marianne.

Please note that the Ladies Race will now take place as part of the Woolvert Tankard all in handicap from the BSC start line at 2pm tomorrow (Saturday 1 September).

You will be scored in the overall race, in the BSC overall ladies race and in the BOD ladies race.

Course cards and instructions from BSC. Please remember to sign on and off at BSC.

With just eight days left to go until the start of Learning & Skills Solutions Pyefleet Week 2018 the fleet is making a carefully timed run to the start line.  Boats are appearing from barns, garages and fields and there is every likelihood that we will be over 20 boats again this year.  Here is a quick update on where everyone is at the moment:

1.  C1 – Jean – Clive Goodwin will be defending his title!
2. C4 – Cormorant – Malcolm Goodwin is back! Definitely for the President’s Race and perhaps for more during the week
3. C6 – Jumbo Too – As always we can count on Tom and Iain to be there. Oonie is nursing a bad knee so will be cheerleading from the Prom
4. C9 – Bidi – is on loan to Piers Lambert who will be one to watch
5. C11 – Grayling – John and Lucy have been spied in the boat park putting Grayling back together and make a very welcome return to the fleet
6. C14 – Aina – After a season out Mr Heppell will once again be gracing the fleet with his effervescent presence
7. C16 – Dulcet – Phil will be looking to give Clive a good run for his money
8. C18 – Gelasma – Mike Hare is helming Gelasma for Pyefleet Week
9. C24 – Nan – Dan and the King Boys are back in the fleet and borrowing Nan once again!
10. C27 – Rebel – Chris has finally got his new centre plate and will be out with victory as his goal
11. C30 – Sarah Louise – Celia and Dave are just sorting a replacement crew as their original is unfortunately ill, but we hope to have them with us
12. C31 – Blue Peter – Graham and Claire are definitely joining the fray
13. C43 – Endeavour – is on loan to James Gibbons and Anthony Kingston
14. C44 – Janice – we are hopefully that Janice might be out with Rob Maloney and some of the WOD boys
15. C50 – Eider – Sue is definitely racing and has been getting the boat sorted out with new sails
16. C51 – Grethe – Fi has finally found Grethe, got Craig to make her a new centreboard wire, got a crew organised, thinks she knows where her lifejacket is, has ordered the Prosecco and will be racing
17. C53 – White Spirit – Mark White is raring to go as always
18. C54 – Storm Petrel – Alan’s stitches are out, the rig is mended and back in the boat, Craig and Jayne are good to go and there is no way Alan wants to miss the week so they will be there come hell or high water
19. C55 – Wind Sprite – Fresh from graduating, could Maddy be the first lady to win Pyefleet Week BODs in the modern era?
20. C56 – Never Say Never – having been Norman Almost No Mates for most of the season Geoff and the boys are looking forward to finally having some friends to play with
21. C75 – The Mike – Messers Wilby and Holden are revved up and raring to go

Sadly Egret isn’t with us due to Danny’s arm injury and Jeremy fears he may not be able to escape work, but we’re an almost full house so bring on the fun and games.

If you launch from Park & Ride please  be ready to launch earlier than usual and allow plenty of time as there will be a lot of boats to get into the water.

Here’s to a fantastic week!

Please note that the start time for the CYC Commodore’s Cup on Sunday 15th July has been revised to 11.45 to avoid a direct clash with the big football game. We will be starting from the Committee Boat on the CYC line as usual, but please note that at 11.30 there will be a cruiser race start from The Tower.  Please keep clear of the line while the cruisers get underway.

Oonie tells me that the World Cup Final will be showing at CYC for those of you who want to watch it over a cleansing ale after the race.

ROWHEDGE REGATTA 2018

Saturday 30^thJune, High water 1433

Brightlingsea One Designs

This year there will be the usual upriver race for theMarlow Trophy, using the same courses as last year. There will also be a downriver race, for the Ian Brown Trophy.

Upriver Race

Startline:      Batemans Tower.

Start:             1215 hrs. A sequence of a 10-minute gun and a 5-minute gun will be sounded.

Courses:      Signboards on Batemans Tower will indicate which course to use.

1. Creek Mouth port, Reg the Buoy stbd, No.8 stbd, Mersea Wreck stbd to finish line.
2. 13 stbd, Mersea Wreck stbd to finish line.
3. 12 stbd to finish line.

Finish Line:   Between pole with chequered flag on a pole (not waived F1 style) on the quayside outside ‘Ye Olde Albion’ PH, Pearsons Quay, and white pole with black bands on Wivenhoe shore. There will be a sound signal.

 Mooring – we are reserving mooring for the BODs and WODS in the Ferry Hard (the bay between the two quays). You will be able to raft up to a grey plastic pontoon from which you can get ashore. This new position will make it easier for you to hear the PA announcing the downriver race, and easier to get to the line.

FREE BEER

Once you have finished the race please come ashore for beer, food and fun! This year we are having a competitors enclosure where skippers and crew can have a free beer and a chat with their fellow competitors. Look out for signs near the Ferry Hard. Please keep a listen out for the announcement of the Downriver Race

Downriver Race

Start Line– The Rowhedge Line (op. the Albion Pub)

Start time–  1500 hrs

Course–       From Rowhedge to BSC finish line.

Navigation marks DO NOT have to be observed.

Note – in the event of light winds the race may be finished at Bateman’s Tower

Entering

We are pleased to say that owing to the generosity of our sponsors, there are no fees required this year.  But it is important that we have the following info –

• Your name, phone no. and email (if available)
• Boat name and sail number.
• Hull colour and spinnaker colour
• Confirm that you have current 3^rdparty
• Any interesting information about the boat

Please send this information by email, or phone to the entries secretary, Julian Brett, jbrett@ukgo.com, phone – 07780 060605

Or general enquiries please phone 01206 728693, or email NickVBaker@aol.com

Late entries

This year you can enter on the day by reporting into the entries secretary, Julian, before the start. Please have the details listed above ready, and call well before the 10 minute gun.

THE DEDICATED NUMBER FOR LATE ENTRIES –  07780 060605

For late entries please DO NOT call the OOD number or try to contact us on VHF Channel M1

Prizes and Trophies

Upriver Race BODs                                     1          Marlow Trophy + Mug

2          Mug

Downriver Race BODs                                1          The Ian Brown Trophy + Mug

Prize giving

There are Trophies for both races and prizes for places.  Prize giving will take place in the evening at 1930 on the green outside the Olde Shippe, opposite the Ferry Hard. There are bands, fireworks and other entertainment in the evening to make your visit worthwhile, even if you haven’t won anything.

Good Sailing!

Nick Baker OOD

Conditions were perfect for the race up to Wivenhoe Regatta on Saturday 16th July. Although four boats went up to Wivenhoe in fact only 3 of them truly raced.  Off the line Phil Rust’s Dulcet, Mark White’s White Spirit and Bob Richardson helming Ruff took full advantage of the decent breeze to chase round the course which took them back and forth between Alresford Creek and No 8 before finally heading for the finish at Wivenhoe.

Whilst those three were showing us how it should be done, Storm Petrel was trying and failing to make the start with a series of mini disasters, ranging from a misled twin pole system to the mainsail being put on back to front.  Thinking they had until 12.30 to make the start when it was in fact 12.15 didn’t help either.  When they finally got afloat and headed down the creek it was to see the other three streaming away from the start.

But whether you can race it or not, any sail up to Wivenhoe in your BOD is a wonderful experience so Storm Petrel cruised up and down off the Pyefleet and waited for the fleet to come past so that they could join in the fun.

And what a cracking sail it was.  Phil, crewed by Piers Lambert & Tim Hearn got an early jump on the fleet with Mark White, Matt Wilby and Dick Stephens in second and Bob Richardson and Jim Bray chasing hard.  Whilst the three racing boats gave it their all Alan Hicks, Jayne Bond and Fi Brown enjoyed a cruise in company alongside them, cracking open the Prosecco and enjoying the spectacle. As usual, the final approach to Wivenhoe brought tricky light and very shifty conditions to the fleet compressed making for a close finish.

As always the welcome at Wivenhoe was a warm one and the free burgers and beer went down very well.  Team Readings had very kindly accompanied the fleet up river and did race officer duty for the downriver start.  Phil had handed Dulcet’s helm to Piers who was a bit over eager at the start, which allowed Mark White and Ruff to streak away as Dulcet battled back up tide. Alan and the girls in Storm Petrel where meanwhile dealing with another minor bit of gear failure so were late for their second start of the day and had to chase the fleet all the way home.  Dulcet did a great job of making up time and as they turned into the creek was right on White Spirit’s tail. Mark and the boys had misunderstood the finish location and thought they had finished at Bateman’s Tower, only to realise as they watched Dulcet’s kite go up that the race was very much still on.  A quick gear change back into racing mode and the two boats roared up the creek with White Spirit just pipping Dulcet on the line.  Storm Petrel made it into third, closely followed by Ruff.

Our thanks to our wonderful hosts at Wivenhoe and to Nick and his family for looking after us.  The prize giving for the downriver race will take place at the BOD Summer Garden Party at Sue and Adrian’s House following Rowhedge Regatta in two weeks time.

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 Claire are up and running. But the rest of us need to get our act together and get on the water as our favourite events are looming up fast.

We have Brightlingsea Regatta next weekend (our race is on Sunday 3rd at 14.00 from BSC), Wivenhoe Regatta on 16th June, Rowhedge Regatta on 30th June, which will be followed by our annual summer garden party being hosted this year by Sue & Adrian Bouckley (we are running a bus and details of how to book for this will follow shortly) and the BOD Regatta on 7th July. Plus we have our usual Thursday and Sunday races with both BSC and CYC and of course Learning & Skills Solutions Pyefleet Week is from 28 July to 3 August

Jumbo Too is due to go afloat this week. Alan is ready to go and will be out shortly. I will be racing in Wivenhoe, Rowhedge and the BOD Regattas as well as Pyefleet Week. Team Wilby/Holding is putting the finishing touches to the Mike. So come on everyone, lets get out there and start enjoying this fabulous weather.