Earlier in the season I did one of the evening sails, a bright breezy evening, which encouraged me to sail for Berkeley Pill. The conditions allowed me to make it across and into the entrance. My crew, my son and his partner, had not been there before so I decided I would sail to the …
fish trap notice to mariners Notice to mariners regarding the fish trap downstream of Lydney After many years this seems to be sorted out. Please let me know if you spot it!! John
The reception room in the clubhouse is still a mess following the open day. There are some old GLASSES that Martin no longer wants in the bar, if you would like them PLEASE HELP YOURSELF. Also there is a jacket that was left, and some plastic crates etc. Please take anything that is yours, the …
Present, James F in his Enterprise, Astrid and me in my wayfarer. We set off at 6.00pm on Saturday and had a very normal fair wind sail up to Broadoak, 1 mile past Newnham, where we pulled up at a friend of Dave Phillips’ who had offered us a field to camp in. Dave, Jo …
An article appeared in the local paper in Chepstow. I’m not sure of the full implications of closure but bearing in mind how much contact we have with them in the Channel I think we should support them. You can sign a petition at www.saveswanseacoastguard.co.uk
I’m really pleased to announce that the club has voted by a large majority to go ahead with the Cafe project. I’d like to say a big thank you to Kevin for all his hard work and organisation. Also thanks to Mike for the plans which I’m sure will now be debated ad nauseam and …
Is anyone sailing this weekend? At the moment we have a dinghy section including Kirsty and Paul, Astrid and me, possibly Peter Lockwood and James, but we haven’t decided whether to go up river or down channel yet. The forecast is for reasonable winds. Could you let me know if you’re interested either in taking …
[slideshow]Hopefully, I’ve got this right and you should all be able to view this wonderful array of photos from the summer cruise. Please take especial notice of the modified landing techniques employed by Luggers. Cheers and thanks Pete[slideshow]
After John got his dinghy back and things have settled after a very rough time during the summer cruise; we thought we’d share with you the unusual landing techniques used for Luggers. Photos courtesy Peter M.
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