Thornbury files

[phil_kirk]

Slippery got a second in one of Thornbury's pursuit races.  That is second to the A class cat.  We had a close race all the way with a Buzz in the relatively light airs.

The buzz was obviously better short tacking up the shore to keep out of the tide and could sail deeper down wind.  We gained a bit on the two close hauled/close reach legs but finally got past on a beat when we proffited from the wake of the rescue boat and then had a close gybing dual on the last run. To rub it in the wind picked up a few knots on the final two straight reachy legs and we planned away opening up a safe gap.  Quite pleased since we haven't ben in the boat for seeral months.  The poor toppers started 23 minutes before and had to hug the shore on the seecond leg to stay out of the tide and sailed a lot more distance.

[roland_trim]

Am a little confused about events as I sit overlooking Utrecht, but I think team Trim joined Thornbury last night. Many thanks to anyone who was dragged from a night infront of the tele on our behalf?

Really looking forward to getting down there, from the sticky weekend pictures it looks like it will be a tight call as to if Phil and Sarah's E5 will get there before ours!

[TSC]

Phils lobbying was pretty impressive

TSC is always keen to welcome new members who are actively sailing (or building!!) in a class. The prospect of a having a Cherub fleet within our existing fast handicap fleet is great for the club and we cant wait.

We are of course also working on the RS700 fleet now that we have converted Mr Unerman to our strange singlehanded ways.

Paul

[Will_Lee]

....converted Mr Unerman to our strange singlehanded ways.

This is a family show!

[phil_kirk]

Sarah asked if I told them that R was a bit mad.  (others call it infectious enthusiasm).

i said that I forgot that bit.
I also forgot to say that EJ capsizes a lot.

[simon_jones]

I suspect you'll find E-numbers falls over occasionally . By the way has she been launched yet?

[roland_trim]

I also forgot to say that EJ capsizes a lot.

With the improved jib car we may not need to capsize to tack....

By the way has she been launched yet?

Yes , do you have a target date? If you fancy an un-organised balst somewhere I'm sure a few will come to provide moral support.

[andy_peters]

We could even be persuaded to bring your Japanese brother.  However be warned he does like a good winter sleep in a cosy garage.

[Will_Lee]

Sarah asked if I told them that R was a bit mad. 

I assure you he is not. Nowhere near.

[Neil C.]

Sarah asked if I told them that R was a bit mad. 

I assure you he is not. Nowhere near.

However, there is a saying which goes "Old Psychiatrists never retire, they just hand over the keys."

(Will, you are not permitted to use the word "crossword" in your response. )

[Will_Lee]

Old anaesthetists never die, they just count to ten and slowly drift away....

[JimC]

usually only one, but the bulb has got to *want* to be changed.

[its almost inevitable that someone will type in the joke whilst I'm typing in the punchline...]

[phil_kirk]

usually only one, but the bulb has got to *want* to be changed.

[its almost inevitable that someone will type in the joke whilst I'm typing in the punchline...]

Almost!

[Banshee Ambulance]

There may well be one more Cherub down there next year! I will be moving to that part of the world if the job comes to something.

[phil_kirk]

look forward to it.

I will happily support your proposal for membership at Thornbury if you choose to join us.