South Bank Sailing Club Blog

Jane’s phophecy that we’d never be ready in time of course came true, but just after 12:30 a fleet of happy sailors set off in 7 boats; Ben and Sina in Ben’s Albacore, Sara in her Solo, Renato testing out his new Sunsail on his Laser, Gary in his (Full) Laser, Leo S and Erkka in Roland’s Laser II, Sally with her 4.7 and Henry with a Radial. Sara and Gary both had quick capsizes and took a few minutes to get back in, before both deciding to return to the club. While briefly towing Gary back above Putney Bridge he noticed a seal surfacing a few times nearby; obviously interested in seeing what the commotion was all about. You can just about make out a black blob in the photo; I’m afraid you’ll have to take our word for it that it wasn’t a log. We left Gary Sara (and the seal!) half way back to the club where they could safely sail or walk their boats back along the bank. We caught up and followed the fleet down as Jane and Kevin tracked the first-...

The second to last race of the year. Sally was race officer supported by a very talented off shore racer and former iso champion so all competitors were warned, no bending of rules! 5 boats on the water, 3 lasors, 1 xenon and an enterprise. A triangle race 5 laps. Apologies I have lost my notes of the race but pretty sure Henry had a good start but gradually fell back. Renato pulled away after first lap. Henry and Jamie had a bit of a battle at halfway mark but Jamie pulled away. Enterprise was a bit overwhelmed by the wind. Xenon had a go at getting the kite up. Resulting in a capsize but good on you for trying. BIG shout out Digby and Bob on safety boat for a difficult and exhausting time dealing with the waterlogged enterprise. Your efforts are much appreciated.