This years rally proved as enjoyable as those past. We started on Friday night preparing the club for the onslought. Marting and Jo had already set up the beer barrels and it was just a matter of erecting Marquees and tables. At around 10pm the Portishead crowd arrived accomanied by some Newport members in Caravans …
Information for new (and existing) members Lydney is an exciting place to sail but it has significant and unusual challenges – the tides are very strong, there are some underwater hazards and Lydney dries out between tides. For this reason practically all sailing is done in the direction of the tide, and a strict programme …
Bit belated due to lots of commitments like getting my boat onto its trailer at the club so we can move it for the rally! The weekend started with a bit of a disappointment as many people dropped out due to weather and last-minute commitments. So, we were left with Sea Fever crewed by Roger …
We had a great weekend last weekend. Brilliant weather, great company, good food and drink and superb cream teas. It was motoring, not sailing but we achieved all our objectives. Do put it in your diary for next year (first weekend in June) Lydney Yacht Club members very welcome. We were based at Wyre Piddle …
It’s a great pleasure to welcome Simon and Kirsten Bridgewater to the club. If there is anything you need to know please collar a committee member or pop along to the next club event. I’m assuming Susan has arranged for you to receive your programme etc? Eric Witheridge Commodore
Next weekend, Saturday 4th June is the Wayfarer weekend. I’m amazed at the numnber of Wayfarers we now have at the club but frankly more amazed that none seem able to make this weekend. Last year I had complaints that there was not enough cruising for the dinghies and too much racing! This year, it …
Many cruiser owners will have braved the rocking and rolling of ‘orrible’ with a few having enjoyed the pleasures of an unexpected swim! However, I’m really pleased to announce that due to a very generous donation from David Penfold we now have a much more stable tender. She doesn’t, as far as I’m aware have …
What a wonderful way to end the day; a sail to Berkeley Pill followed by a drink in the club bar. You can, of course, take a drink with you to enjoy whilst in the sheltered pill. You have the chance to do this on saturday 28th May with launching at 1630 on a small …
