Monday, 7 September 2026

Weston Open Day

Slightly late posting of the bank holiday open day at Weston SC, although the heavy rain on Saturday wasn't repeated winds were forecast at 15 -24 knots a so very few club members turned out.

Those that did enjoyed some lively sailing with occasional bright sun lighting up Southampton water.

Not one but two prospective new sailors turned up for a trial sail, the Rear Com Sailing gallantly took them out in turns on her Laser 2k, both seemed to have a good time and not put off at all by the conditions.

I only recall one capsize, the Topper below, the young and nimble skipper hopped over onto the gunnel and then righted it almost without getting wet.

Youngest sailor of the day.

Pretty sure this is an RS700 skiff, which was very quickly lost in the distance.

 As for me I cycled down to the club to give some support for the day, took some pictures and had a cup of tea while taking the photos - highly enjoyable.
 

Friday, 4 September 2026

Yellowdrama

 I mentioned Cougar Marine builders of fast catamaran powerboats in the 1970's in a previous post about Netley foreshore

Here's a photo courtesy of Greg  (and Powerboatnation.com and will remove if there's any infringement of ownership ) of Yellowdrama III



Which was a revolutionary 37-foot wooden catamaran built by Cougar Marine for British racer Ken Cassir. In 1977, she made history by becoming the first catamaran to win the prestigious Cowes-Torquay-Cowes