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Brisk Northerly on Sunday 21st April - A Great Workout
The northerly wind on Saturday continued into Sunday. Race officer Rupert Fletcher set course K. Quite a few Laser rolls ensued. Winners in the blue races were Chris and William Balmbro in the Merlins, Matt Valentine in the Lasers and Jo McLaughlin in a Solo. Merlins had an explosive start in the White race. Winners in the White races were Richard Harris and Emma McDonald Merlins, Jon Redding Lasers, Joe McLaughlin
Published 13:54 on 24 Apr 2024
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Sunny Start to the Summer Series Sunday 14th April
It was a huge relief to be able to actually start the Summer Series on Sunday. The sun shone and the wind had lightened from the day before. The stream was still strong enough to cause some head scratching, especially at the marks. OOD Charles Fox set a starboard hand loop, with and upstream start. The Westerly came and went and sometimes was strong enough for competitors to plane!
Published 21:01 on 16 Apr 2024
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Enterprise Open 2024 Saturday 13th April
Nine Enterprises took to the water on Saturday. The stream had abated somewhat, and the wind a gusty westerly and all over the place. OOD Marcus Chavasse set a figure of eight course starting upstream. The first of the races was easily won by Iaan and Jo McGregor from Lensbury SC. Fellow Lensbury sailors Chris Rowsell and Teresa Burton were second and Richard Shillitoe crewed by James Budden
Published 20:23 on 16 Apr 2024
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Thursday Supper and Tech Evening 11th April
Commodore Marcus Chavasse spent some time revealing the mysteries of the members section of the new website last Thursday. That was followed by an excellent supper of Chicken Taragon Pie and salad with a dreamy dessert of panacotta and fruit. A great evening, enjoyed by all. Thanks to Marcus for enlightening us and to Jean Michel for feeding us so well.
Published 20:03 on 16 Apr 2024
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Easter Egg Fun and Games 2024 and Capture the Paddle
The stream was yet again too strong to run the programmed Pursuit Race, so the Juniors got together and invented the game 'Capture the Paddle' to play up on the recreation ground. This involved two paddles and teams of approximately 5 each. There was a lot of walking, tagging, and eventually the two paddles ended up the same end. It was impressive to see the age range of the participants. You only needed to be
Published 13:43 on 6 Apr 2024
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Last of the Winter Racing - Sunday 24th March
Report by Marcus Chavasse I arrived at the club in the middle of the Blue races, in time to witness a number of capsizes in the lively conditions. A gusty North-Westerly was blowing for these last races of a much-interrupted Winter Series. Matt Valentine won the Blue Laser race ahead of Peter Impey. Rob Hatley crewed by Tim Ginn were ahead of Joe Woods and Ken Duffell in the Merlins and Charles Fox
Published 17:46 on 26 Mar 2024
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Racing Sunday 17th March
The start of the day was very unpromising. The current was too strong for boats to be able to stem the stream with the slight westerly, so the 1030 series of races was cancelled. Come 1130 the wind had strengthened so it was possible to get some sailing in. This was the penultimate Sunday in the Winter series. The course was short well in sight of the club. Sometimes it paid to
Published 17:32 on 26 Mar 2024
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Enterprise Open Meeting postponed to Saturday 13th April
The event was postponed twice due to river conditions and lack of wind. It will now take place in the morning of Saturday 13th April
Published 17:45 on 18 Mar 2024
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Racing Sunday 10th March
Report by Marcus Chavasse Photos by Chris Wade The Environment Agency seemed to have gone away for the weekend. The last measurement for the flow rate at Kingston was at 08:00 on Friday before the gauge came unstuck. The stream had reduced to an estimated 150m3/s by Sunday morning. However the wind was still rather light from the East. OOD Marcus decided to give the Blue Race a go. After half an hour
Published 17:38 on 18 Mar 2024
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Ros Brings South America to Tamesis
Around forty members and friends were entertained with an excellent meal and talk at the club last Thursday 7 th March Jean-Michel treated us to Chicken and Mango curry with rice followed by a sumptuous fruit salad. Ros Warwick-Haller then spoke about her travels in South America last December. Three friends and herself started in Rio de Janiero spending a few days getting a feel for the buzzing city. They then
Published 17:30 on 11 Mar 2024
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Supper and Talk Thursday 7th March
Please book meal with Nicky Johnson on nickyjohnsontamesis@gmail.com
Published 10:52 on 2 Mar 2024
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Tamesis Sunday 3rd March
Unfortunately racing on Sunday was cancelled. The decision was made after looking the strength of the stream - at the time the decision was made the flow was over 300m3 per second at Kingston Bridge. There wasn't much wind forecast, and there wasn't much wind on the morning. However, all was not lost as sailmaker Frank Rowsell spent most of the day with merlin owners looking at their sails,
Published 10:48 on 2 Mar 2024