Challenger of a Lifetime

 Congratulations to Ineos Britannia. They are now the official challenger of record for the America's Cup, breaking a 60-year drought by beating the Italians. Now, to beat New Zealand, the current holder. #AC37 #ChallengeofaLifetime

Moving the Fleet

 The club boats are queuing to get across the railway line to Sin City, which will be above the possible flood line when the River Thames floods even higher this Autumn, Winter and Spring. It is unlikely that there will be much more sailing this year.

River Thames Bursts its banks

 The River Thames burst its banks and is in a state of flood. The goose netting is nearly gone, and the boat on the riverfront might need to be moved for the winter. With Red boards up, there is no sailing, and whilst the river may return to safe green sailing levels, much more rain is forecast this week, so this isn't going to happen anytime soon.

A Temperamental breeze for the Merlin Open 2024

A Temperamental breeze for the Merlin Open 2024

UTSC 140th Anniversary

 Photo Courtesy Tony Ketley and the Upper Thames Sailing Club Archive. I am at the Upper Thames Sailing Club 140th Anniversary Do. It was suggested that we come in 1920's sailing gear and having had a look at the photos, I came dressed like this. I didn't believe that anyone would actually go out in the boat like this but they did

Merlin Rockets Rounding the mark

 Three Merlin Rockets rounded the Mark at the weekend in nearly no wind conditions as part of their National Championships at the Upper Thames Sailing Club. Only on Sunday afternoon did the wind build slightly to give a little excitement.

Too Windy for Us | 25 Aug 2024

With a steady southerly breeze blowing at 15-20 knots, we decided to give it a go and take the boat out for a spin. But with more wind comes a faster boat, and faster boat means quicker decisions—something that doesn't come as easily to me at 65 as it once did! So, after some thought, we decided to play it safe, head back in, and watch the action from the comfort of the powerboat. At least we managed to stay dry!