I was surprised so many sailors turned up given the forecast was a measly 5-6 knots. But Southbank faith kicked in, and after an hour or so the tide had... read more →
A devout group gathered to mark Shrove Tuesday at the club this week - or was it to wolf down delicious sweet and savoury pancakes? New member Josh showed fearsome... read more →
A SBSC Singapore contingent showed the locals a clean pair of heels last week at the Constant Wind Sailing Club. Tom G and Jane SH hired a Bahia on a... read more →
(Who better to tell us about the annual club dinner than Commodore of Vice, Sara Bennett...) ) Another great End of Season Supper on Saturday night. For the second year... read more →
Something obviously stirred in our sailors this grey winter's morning, because a fleet a dozen-strong turned out for the upriver race. The North Easterly wind got Allan and I thinking... read more →
I just wanted to post some photos which conjure the lovely atmosphere at our Bonfire Night celebrations. Warming mulled wine, the Koe boys keeping the home fires burning, an epic... read more →
Taking club holidays to new heights, Don Henderson, Trish Gutteridge and I, plus another friend from Cape Town have been on safari to Botswana. No sign of a sailing boat,... read more →
A Tale of Two Safety Boats On a lovely day in early September, the sun was out, people were enjoying the weather and a number of sailors were hoping there... read more →
Thanks Allan, and thanks to Andy, Roland, Anton, Massimo and Jan for joining me on the water for a delightful evening sail. The warm sunshine, glorious blue sky and a... read more →
Campbell Trophy, race no.1, 4 September 2016 In the race box: Joseph Cabon & Serena O'Keefe In the safety boat: Dan Johnson & Anton Fitzpatrick At about the same time... read more →