Walkway

John has made a new walkway for the jetty to replace one that had been broken during the summer of dis-reservoir. We now have the use of both jetties again which is definitely good news when there is as good a turnout as this week.


Today we had dry(ish) weather and wind. In a generous mood the wind direction could have been described as variable; somehow Alan as OD managed to plot a course that had every mark to windward!

Lunch today was pizza and beans.

Breaking the Ice

Today had sunshine and a sky without clouds. The far end of the pond temptingly offered a breeze but the jetties were surrounded by ice. John looked at the ice and said "I'm not sailing in that; it's half an inch thick!"


However, the ice-breaker, sorry, safety boat was launched...

but the boat didn't seem sure that it wanted to go out and break the ice.

Eventually, though, Tony was able to set off to try break the ice in the hope that wind and sunshine would clear the pond.

Unfortunately, although the sunshine was willing, the wind was not and whilst we were eating lunch (chili, chips and peas) the wind dropped completely. Better luck next week?

Sailing

The 2008 sailing season has begun with the launch of the Hypo season last Sunday. The weather was warm, the sun was shining, the sky was clear and there was almost enough wind.

In the break between races the boats were tied to the jetty...

whilst the sailors adjourned to the clubhouse for pie and peas.

It's good to be back on the water.

He's got the power!

Congratulations to Alan who has recently qualified as an RYA powerboat instructor. Keep an eye on the Denholme Sailing Club website for details of our first powerboat training course...

Catching-up

Here are a few pictures that I really should have posted last year.

The end of the 2007 sailing season was marked by high pressure: beautiful, clear days with very little wind.


We weren't able to have a bonfire for Guy Fawkes Night so had to make do with fireworks on the jetty.

The Laying-Up Supper was well-attended with great food as always (especially the curry).

Alan very capably performed his first official duty as Commodore, closing the 2007 season.