Three Lasers travelled to Harlow Blackwater Sailing Club on 12th September, when we arrived the breeze was light with a few gusts, but by the time we had rigged and launched it was blowing 25mph, we had a long run to the start line which was hairy to say the least and i was upside down within 2 minutes !! The course was set straight up and down the river towards Osea Island which meant it was a windward leaward course, and the run which was about 2 miles long was an out of control sleigh ride from start to finish with boats doing death rolls everywhere and people swimming to catch up with their boats !

Michael Airey gave up after having his boat blown away from under him, Chris Tillyer was in the mix up the front as usual, and i had more capsizes in these 3 races than the whole of the year. This is a lovely club to sail at and they had 21 entries from 5 clubs.

Chris Tillyer ended up 2nd overall, well done.

Rick Paxman was 5th overall

One for next years calendar

Rick Paxman

Thanks to martin swindon for the photos

The 2015 Sandhopper Nationals will be held at Thorpe Bay Yacht Club on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September. SI’s, NOR and entry form are attached.

Registration opens at 08:30 and the Race Officers briefing is at 09:15.

Don’t forget, to compete in the National Championship the helm must be at least an associate member of the SCBA. If you have not joined this year, please contact Janet Willsmer 07969 598309.

SH Nats 2015 Entry Form

Sandhopper Nationals 2015 NOR V2

Sandhopper Nationals 2015 SIs V1

Please note the price of Sunday lunch, for either 2 or 3 courses, remains the same for anyone who books a table before Saturday.

There is a small increase of £1 for Sunday lunch which is booked at the weekend. This is essentially an incentive to book and helps us to keep costs down.

Starters

Creamed sweetcorn and bacon on toast

Sweet Sicilian tomato soup with fresh thyme, double cream, croutons

Ardennes pate with toast and red onion marmalade

Main courses

Roast breast of turkey, and hand carved ham, sage and onion stuffing, cranberry sauce and Chardonnay gravy

Slow cooked lamb, ale and dumpling ‘cobbler’

both served with sea salt roast potatoes, summer vegetables

Sauteed piri piri king prawns, Paella rice, coriander pesto

Pearl barley and vegetable casserole served in a bread cobette

Desserts
Plum crumble with cream
Morello cherry tart and ice cream
Fresh fruit salad

Cheese and crackers

£12.50 per person for 3 courses when pre booked before Saturday. £13.50 thereafter £10 per person for 2 courses pre booked, £11 thereafter
Children’s (under 12) portions and alternative menu available

Hello everyone

Just to let you know that the kitchen won’t be open today, Tuesday 8th September.

I do apologise again for any inconvenience. I know there have been a few occasions recently when the kitchen has not been open on a Tuesday, but for me this has been unavoidable because of the holiday season. Although my own son is now back at school I have meetings with his teachers today which are important to attend.

We are trying to recruit another kitchen team member, once we do we can resume our full Tues-Sun timetable.

Normal service will resume tomorrow, Wednesday.

Best regards to all and thank you for your support.

Steve

As published the Sunday Autumn series starts this weekend at 16:30.  The Veterans Trophy is also scheduled for Sunday but will not be sailed this weekend.

This year the Veterans Trophy will be awarded for the highest placed veteran in the Barts Bash on Sunday 20th September, 15:00 Start – more details to follow.

Please book your table to avoid disappointment, with Steve on 07947741946 or email [email protected]

Sunday September 6^th 2015

Starters

Sweetcorn chowder

Mushroom and Mozzarella tart with parsley and hazelnut pesto

Prawn and melon cocktail

Main courses

Roast beef, Yorkshire pudding, horseradish sauce and Malbec gravy
or
Tenderloin pork Medallions with apple sauce and Chardonnay gravy
both served with sea salt roast potatoes, summer vegetables,

Pan fried fresh fillet of plaice with jacket potato, mange tout and parsley sauce

Sautéed gnocchi, tomato and basil sauce and Parmesan

Desserts
Summer berry rifle
Morello cherry tart and ice cream
Fresh fruit salad

Cheese and crackers

£12.50 per person for 3 courses or £10 per person for 2 courses
Children’s (under 12) portions and alternative menu available

Well the bad news is Summer is over the good news is that the Pico Autumn Series starts this Sunday!!!

Race Officer is Trevor Hughes (thanks Trevor) the weather forecast is good (no rain at least maybe a bit too much wind but fingers crossed)

For those of you who are interested I will be cranking the handle on my adding machine this weekend to process the Summer Results and will send a mail out soon apologies for the delay the brain is not quite engaged yet after the summer break.

Also a big thank you to Paul Morgan and Co for organising some sailing over the Bank Holiday for the Pico fleet

We are looking for an Assistant Race Officer for this Sunday’s race starting at 16.30.

Please volunteer or swop using DutyMan, or contact me; [email protected] or 07815 113459