MBA Autumn Passage Race

[johnm]

For those who enjoy hanging the washing out or just want a pleasant day out, the MBA Autumn Passage Race will be sailed on Sunday September 14th, 10.30am register and race brief for 11am start.

 

Meeting point at the Pleasure Boat Dyke Hickling, come along and enjoy a friendly race or even just a chat. It would be Brilliant to see some old friends and meet new ones. 

 

It's a great day out for social types   with a sailing   habit  - competitive instincts not required just   don't get in my way!   

[johnm]

Latest forecast is showing NE 10kts gusting 15kts with little cloud, so conditions should be almost perfect.

 

I look forward to seeing any saily lurkers there - it could be a Brilliant day

[finny]

I only wish I could be there John ........watching of course - the only rope and sheeting I can do is on a waggon ......anyway have a great weekend

 

 

Finny

[johnm]

Well, that was fun!   
About 13 boats ranging from a dinghy through several half-deckers up to the River Cruisers and production yachts. A decent if gusty blow on the Broad and the usual iffy wind on the river (particularly on the Whiteslea corner). 
Congrats to all who took part for keeping it mostly friendly on the water and convivial off it.  
Special thanks to the Commodore  for arranging it all and for getting the timings just about right - I mean, who cares if the start goes a minute early really?   

The best bit of all, I kept the boat upright (ish) and most of the water where it belongs - outside the boat!  

[Polly]

Well done! Maybe we will get Brilliant there next year!

[Guest]

Any pics?

[johnm]

I'm sure there will be in time (I saw a few cameras being waved about) but none from our perspective - too busy either trying to stay upright or find the next big gust and go quicker!

[johnm]

Polly,

It would be Brilliant to see you!

Don't forget there are other events in the Upper Thurne rag hanging calendar as well - Horsey Regatta (probably 2nd w/e in May) and the Hickling Broad Village Regatta (usually 2nd w/e in Aug but generally appears in the Green Book) - all events best suited to socialites with a minor racing habit

[Polly]

Well we braved the 3RR.