GSC Forum

Hi all, great seeing you guys at the Regatta, will endeavour to be joining you again soon.

Ivan

I was extremely sad to learn Alex passed away recently. Alex was one of the first members to greet me when I joined Glasson Sailing Club, some thirty years ago.My first impressions of his open frienldliness, inspirational qualities and sportsmanship, together with the other members of the dinghy fle...

Yes, undoubtedly we have lost a dear friend, a true gentleman, a man of good standards ! You will forever, be remembered. Well mannered, always the friendly greeting, accompanied by your cheerfull smile, an inspirational enthusiasm for sailing, within our fleet. A true sportsman ! Yes Giles, you wil...

Hi Mick, On my brief visit to the club this morning, I attempted a walk along the patio, to view the area around the jetty, suddenly, a huge gust---almost lifting me off my feet---propelled me back along the patio, just managing to grab a picnic table, still in place,as far as I'm aware! Decided hea...

Gales, severe in places, especially for exposed coastal areas in the West, will continue overnight, wth gusts to 65-75 mph in places, yeh yeh yeh ! IF, YOU ARE STILL READING THIS ------hopefully, the situation may change for us in the Spring ! Talking about sailing-----may I ask, who of us with day-...

Sorry Guys,
I'm not going to hit the waves this weekend, may call and watch YOU !
IVAN

Yes, it could visit Glasson.
Tie your boat down securely, its on the way!!
Ivan.

It is my "intention" to continue an active part in dinghy racing,having now almost recovered from a rather nasty fall from my bike, some weeks ago.
Looking at the present weather forecast for the next few days, there should be plenty of water in the river !
Ivan

Robin Whitham telephoned me this morning with encouraging news, he and Owen, including me, are keen to "re-float" the dinghy racing, SOON AS POSSIBLE ! Next suitable opportunity, will be, Saturday 25th October.Start 11-30 am 9.37m. Anyone wishing to participate, please confirm your POSITIV...

Hi John,
Thank you for your kind response in your recent message.
A pleasant day, sadly no wind, so you didn't miss a great deal, I ended up taking a few shots, of the cruisers----with my
camera, of course !
I look forward to joining you on the water, any time soon.
See you soon, Ivan.

Hi John,
Will probably join you on Saturday.

Ivan

Throughout his ordeal of pain and suffering, Alex continually adopted a most positive outlook, combined with his great humour and welcoming smile. Alex showed exemplary courage and bravery, in addition he was forever a great "team player". He will be very sadly missed by us all. God bless ...

Recovering from collision with dog,whilst out on my bike, severely bruised, the good news------ I avoided it's jaws !
Hope to resume sailing soon,
Ivan

Hi Jack,
Good to see you and Owen sailing last Sunday.Rather breezy !
Thanks for the interest, also the recent racing information.
Hope to join you next event.
Ivan.

Yes,it's looking good, confirm who's interested !
SEE YOU THERE.
IVANOCEAN.

Sorry guys,Survival on the sands is off.ESE 4-6 dictates the event is, without doubt, not a good idea. Although,, if any brave souls wish to continue with the plan, suggest they continue, crossing THE LUNE DEEPS, settling on MORT BANK ! The silence and solitude is even more intense------more a "...

The forecast for Saturday's day out leads me to suggest it could result in a rather unpleasant picnic. Pilling sands can be a most unpleasant exposed place in cool easterly conditions, strengthening during the afternoon. Will review the forecast during the next 36 hours. Hope to have a more optimist...

May I draw your attention to the remnants of the recent winter storm damage. The large boulders remaining on the top of the slipway, create a hazardous obstruction when covered with water on high tides. On Saturday May 17, after a superb session of dinghy sailing around the vicinity of the lighthous...

You're a bit late mate------for PICNIC ON THE SANDS !

HAMPERS AWAY ! YES, cancel your HARRODS hampers, the forecast is proving unkindly towards us (yet again) for this event, totally unsuitable, that is, assuming you are consumed with masochistic tendencies, and wish to bravely face the rain and predicted gusts throughout the day, within the Bay ! Sugg...

Hi Steve,
Please refer to my previous notes on this subject.
Ivan

Hello John, Thanks for your rapid response. Having used the system myself a number of times, I don't have a problem remembering it.Very easy to operate. My main concern is,the other contents of the file.over the many years were records of the various courses we use relating to wind and tide directio...

Please accept my apologies for the latter part of my recent picnic note.When I left school, long long ago I became a junior reporter for THE DAILY EXPRESS. It's rather obvious, why I decided not to continue in that direction, as editing was not one of my strong points, I became a member of H M force...

I would like to emphasise,to any members thinking of participating in this very enjoyable event, it is NOT a race, never has been. The plan is to leave GSC after high water, just sail, or drift out, with the outgoing tide, nothing competitive about it. Having made this trip, mainly alone, on numerou...

Sadly, due to light winds and low cloud, only three dinghies sailed on Saturday, one on Sunday.It can only improve !
We did not race.

Oh ! Just a point-----has anyone any idea where the Race Starting manual is ? It's disappeared and was not in
evidence over the Easter period.
Ivan.