The activity in the Solent to celebrate the Royal Yacht Squadron’s bicentenary has been fantastic. Please see the link which tells us something of the history of the club. The J Class racing was just one of the many spectacles. I also saw the fireworks back in June which were incredible. I guess with all the royalty watching it was bound to be good! It was exciting to be so close.
Just completed the Fastnet Race with a great Russian crew. We had probably best conditions possible but it was still plenty challenging. Some great photos on my FB page. This picture includes Parallel Blue sailing with Team Snell banner as we started our 608 nm race. It took us just over 4 days. We had…
All in one week on the Solent. Classic Power Boat Race to Torquay – niosy but exciting! Previously we saw a Russian tall ship arriving on Trinity House Pontoon in Cowes – quite odd to see fenders and engine but essential of course! Before that the Cowes Brass band marching and before that the cricketers…
Wow – 3 fantastic sailing trips in April and it felt like mid summer. Even went for a swin in Newtown Creek – refreshing!! First Stag weekend of the year – what fun and the Stag wore some great outfits! 2 boat event so some informal racing and banter. Light winds so long lunches at…
Great stag sailing weekend a few weeks ago. Plenty of wind but also sunshine. Made for some exciting sailing and it certainly blew any cobwebs or hangovers away. It was hard to take photos but here are a few. Good video too which I hope to be able to upload shortly.
Stag sailing video This video was made by Pete from the 3 boat Stag weekend mentioned below. I am now just back from a hen weekend on the same boat with similar conditions – maybe a little more sunshine. Still needed a reef in. I think the ladies loved the exciting conditions and all got…
A few interesting/incredible/valuable articles. Yes – they really do play cricket on Bramble Bank – a great example of why you must be able to read charts and navigate! Only about twice a year can you see the bank but it is there…… http://www.iwcp.co.uk/news/news/sticky-wicket-for-midsolent-cricket-46177.aspx http://www.iwradio.co.uk/articles/2012-09-18-cricketers-in-mid-solent-rescue Ouch! Another critical area to navigate. Some of you will…