Jumbles Rejuvenated A cracking start to the sailing season with 15 boats on average out every Sunday Membership up from pre Covid days. Loads of members joined in a wellneeded working party to clear the car park of weeds, paint the gate by the slipway and carry on strimming the over grown boat park.
satisfying to see a good sailor able to enjoy his sport again and as the pictures show he is testing the Hansa to the limits when it gets a bit blowy. Some of our members are keeping a close eye on the Hansa’s provisional handicap! Ladies who Launch on alternate Wednesdays in the summer has already increased the number of women on the water, although blokes in boats also welcome. Our bosun Richard Morgan shares a bloke’s perspective overleaf.
Training on single handers is under way for our new members; an enthusiastic group who have been making good use of the club QBAs during normal club sailing days. Huge thanks to our instructors who give up their time to provide training and those who put on safety cover One of our new members is an experienced sailor who is enjoying racing after a period off the water. Ian joined us when he discovered that we had an access boat, having had to give up racing because of health issues. It is really 24
First Singlehanded training session Chief instructor: Chris Lee, instructors Paul Burroughs, Kieron Freer and 2 new members
