by Gillian
'From the mooring to the 19th hole'
Book by Friday 3rd March
On Thursday 9th March, we're delighted to be welcoming Rich Bell from North Sails and Rory Paton.
Rich Bell from North Sails and Rory Paton will simulate a race sequence of course set up in varying wind and tide conditions.
A must for all owners and crew!
The idea of this talk is to describe a “race” from before we leave the mooring to arriving afterwards at the bar. Our boat has an advantage in this race, we have 2 expert trimmers Rich Bell and Roland Grealish they know exactly how to get the most out of our rig and sails, whatever the conditions. We also hopefully will have Amanda as our navigator making sure that we go the right way.
The race is going to be quite long, a 3 lap windward leeward, starting in flat conditions with the wind with the tide. During the race the tide will turn and the wind will increase dramatically so our experts are going to have to work hard. We’ll ask them what they’re trying to achieve and how they going to make it happen.
The talk will start at 18:30 prompt, so we recommend you arrive in good time to get a drink from the bar to take to your seat in the Island Room. If you are booked for supper, it will be served in the River Room after the lecture, please sit where you wish.
Members should book for supper no later than Friday 3rd March, along with any dietary requirements. There is a choice of beef bourguignon or fish curry for £15:00. If you would like to attend the talk without the supper, please also reserve your seat so that we can monitor numbers.
