by Tom Whittingham

Another gusty and wet weekend put pay to Saturday's Youth Sprint but the Otters were still able to get some water time before is got really inclement. The poor conditions persisted into Sunday and after a relatively calm start to the day for the open water swimmers, the racing endured very shift and gusty conditions all day. It proved to be a wet and exhausting experience and the fleet dwindled race by race. 

On Monday we were set for the first of the summer RYA courses with 7 adults and 12 youth novices embarking on their dinghy sailing journey. After a damp start there has been two solid days of training where everyone has made impressive progress and appeared to revel in the experience.  At the same time we hosted an Open Water Safety Course with another 12 candidates across a wide age spectrum. This has gone down very well with those who attended ad there was plenty of mirth both in and off the water. There are sailing courses every week until September, so the Club is likely to be busy every day and that has to be a good thing.  

Last Wednesday or Thursday one of our Teras was abandoned in the Training Park with the rudder left on, the sail screwed up and left in the boat with the cover loosely covering the neglect.  This was either someone who rents a youth boat or just took the chance to use it and did not know how to pack it up properly or where to put things away, and certainly no parent checking up on what their offspring were doing.  This is unacceptable and could result in individuals losing the privilege of boat rental. 

Please respect and look after our Club assets.

We are hosting the Classic and Vintage Racing Dinghy Association (CVRDA) over the weekend of 29th July/ 30th July, weather permitting..

Please sign up on our website.  If you would like to help run the event manning a safety boat or helping with the race management please contact me.   

We are hosting the Lions’ Charity Open water swim at Bowmoor on Saturday 5th August 2023. The event will be hosted again this year by Olympic medallist, Cassie Patten.  Cassie will give free tips and techniques on the day for swimmers of all levels.

This is the fifth Charity Open Water Swim organised by Lechlade and District Lions. This year the Lions will be supporting and working with Prospect Hospice who do brilliant work in Swindon, Fairford, Lechlade and District.

The event is open to all, and swimmers can reserve their places by clicking on the link. Registration will open at 8.00am, and the events comprise a 3k race at 9.00am; 1k, 2k, 3k challenge events from 10.30am; and a 250m taster session for beginners. The event will close by 13.00.Please support this event even if it is by swimming 250m or donating on the day.  

Wind surfing courses are available during the summer for juniors and adults.  Please see the link for details and booking. 

Laser 107409

Classic controls, cover, launching trolley, in reasonable condition for its age. Make good first boat.  £300 ono

Contact Doug Roberts 07948289841

Monday 24th - Thursday 27th July

09:00 - RYA SailingCourses

Wednesday 26th July

19:00 - Handicap Racing

Saturday 29nd July

11:00-16:00  - CVRDA

Sunday 30th July

10:30 - CVRDA

11:30 - Handicap Races 

13:30 - Handicap Races

15:15 - Personal Handicap Race

Monday31st - Thursday 3rd August

09:00 - RYA SailingCourses

Wednesday 2nd August

19:00 - Handicap Racing

Saturday 5th August

09:00 - 13:00 Lions Charity Swim - LAKE CLOSED until 13:00

Sunday 6th August

11:30 - Handicap Races 

13:30 - Handicap Races

15:15 - Personal Handicap Race