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Bosham Senior
week, day 1 sailing photos
A very stormy day saw a tremendously valiant effort in the fast
handicap. With the other two classes cancelled these intrepid members of
Bosham Sailing Club took to the water (some quite literally and several
times) in a fierce battle against the elements, not least a squall with an
intensity not seen for a long time and gusts of up to 26 knots. It's hard
to single anyone out but my "Hero of the day" award is shared equally
between Mags Watney and Lorna Donnelly who both, against all odds, fought
bravely onwards. David and Charles you both have a lot to be proud about
in your amazing wives. Hopefully the forecast will be better tomorrow when
it is hoped that races missed today will be doubled up, back to back.
       
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Bosham Senior week, day
2 sailing photosAnother cloudy day but not so much rain
and therefore a few more photos, although I was sorry to miss the Finns at
the finish (the Finn dinghy is the men's single-handed Olympic class for
sailing; great fun and can be very fast). My apologies to Peter Coburn,
the skies had opened alas and my discs were full! Although there
were no squalls quite like those seen yesterday there were strong gusts
that tested not a few swimming abilities. Ho-hum, perhaps we'll see some
sunshine tomorrow. My "hero of the day" award goes to a valiant rescue
boat skipper Malcolm Butler who continued to film events using his
camcorder to the finish despite lashing rain. Please thank Caroline for
the Flapjacks, they were yummy. My apologies to anyone
that I have not managed to immortalise by Photo in the Bosham archives.
Please see me tomorrow if you'd like a shot or two of your boat in action
and I'll do my best to oblige.
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Bosham Senior week, day
3 (final day) sailing photos
I think it's fair to say that much better
weather brought a more pleasant experience today. Although the wind was
strong again and the occasional bluster caused a certain amount of havoc,
all in all it seems that everyone had a very pleasant day. As you will see
from the Pics I managed to catch the Finns in 'flight' today; they must
have been loving the ideal conditions; seriously fast although somewhat
precarious with the gusts which caught a few out (or "in", I should
perhaps say). My "hero of the day" award would have gone to Peter
Coburn for his sheer speed across the water, it certainly produced some
great shots. However, I feel on this occasion it really should go to
William Boyle who has done an absolutely fantastic job of coordinating the
safety boats during a very difficult three days. Congrats to all for an
inspirational time, it certainly puts to rest (if you ever thought it) any
notion that BSC is "a drinking club with a sailing problem". Far from it.
This is what it's all about. Great sailing, good times, new friendships
made. Thanks for having me aboard guys and gals. Great fun.
William Boyle adds: Thank you so much
for your very kind comments. These should I think include the team and I
graciously accept on behalf of the team of folk who turned out in foul
conditions to man the boats on the water, and of course to Barry who dealt
with the initial admin. It is always good to know the effort is appreciated.
I do this role, and have always done this role in JW, Open meetings and SW
simply because I love to see folk sailing in sometimes difficult conditions
which they might otherwise not do, without visible, but hopefully not
intrusive, coordinated support. The kick is seeing the grins and smiles as
they beat the elements and the buzz I feel when they come home safe after a
great day sailing.... Barry Colgate adds: To all safety
boat crews Thank you to all of you who volunteered to crew a safety boat
this week. It makes my task so much easier when I know I can call on willing
participants and I can assure you that your support is much appreciated. And
at least this year you had the chance of some real action! I hope you
enjoyed the week as much as the sailors. Thanks again. Barry
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