John Emmett (ex 2012 Olympic gold medallists coach / WWSC member*) is running a coaching session on Saturday 22nd December for Laser sailors of all ages and rig types.
Day will cost £30 and will start at 9.30 and run through until 3.30pm.
Limited numbers places so book here now
* Jon will race in the club racing on Sunday 23rd – so test out your skills.
Cabrach; Martin Pascoe’s 28ft Twister class yacht.
To leave from a packed marina does feel intimidating; however, with so many willing hands there are no problems. We all proceed to the start having been delayed due to large shipping movements. Having moved to the start area the wind started to play its tricks on the fleet. By the time the big ship was in the land breeze fell light and the sea breeze got up. So the start line has to be moved. No sooner do we arrive at the start area the sea breeze drops and the land breeze picks up.
Eventually we are off. Nirvana gives Cabrach a wake-up call on the line; a good race and well done to all. First, Rompa (Mike Cherry); second, Nirvana (Mike Biglin); third, Cabrach (Martin Pascoe); fourth, Texere – no spinnaker – (John Lee).
Cabrach’s crew (from l-r excluding the person on the extreme left); Martin Pascoe (Skipper), Vic Hopkins, David Ramshaw, Keith Payne, Megan Pascoe
The second race was started on time. All was well until Grayhound fired his cannon, frightening the life out of everyone. Because the wind had fallen light there was a good deal of concentration required. It was then a problem because of the 3-hour time limit. However, Rompa just made it to the finish. First Rompa (Mike Cherry); second Cabrach (Martin Pascoe); third Nirvana (Mike Biglin); fourth Texere – no spinnaker – (John Lee).
In the evening we went to The Royal Cornwall Yacht Club for a superb barbecue and a very pleasant social evening.
The Classic Parade was marvellous. Led by HMS Biter and HMS Charger, followed by two lifeboats and the fleet of boats over 40 feet including one boat being manned by a bank of oarsmen; a super finish to an exhilarating event.
In spite of all the rumours on our boat Betty Stoggs is not my girlfriend!
Vic Hopkins (Cabrach).