Reports 2012

 Last Sunday 8 April thirteen boats came to the line for the first race in the Gunfleet Sailing Club’s Egg and Bacon Series.  The weather was anything but inviting with grey skies, a fine drizzle and a chilly force four to five southerly wind – in fact typical Easter conditions.  The Contenders of Simon Clarke and Matt Downing had a cracking start and, with the flood tide helping them on their way, the whole fleet made short work of the close-hauled sail down to St.

Gunfleet Sailing Club started its 2012 sailing season in style last Saturday 31 March when no less than 75 members squeezed into the Clubhouse to enjoy the annual Fitting-Out Supper.  Following the traditional fish and chip supper Commodore Richard Walker welcomed all those present to a very special year, the Club’s 50th anniversary, and outlined some of the exciting things planned for 2012.