We have decided not to run a formal party on the Saturday evening - May 16th.

As I am sure you know there is a Vintage event on that Saturday 
AND
an Open event for the Guy Pearce Trophy - run on the MR handicap system! Open to Merlin's of all ages
AND
The Silver Tiller event on Sunday 17th

However we sense that there isn't much demand for a 'Rave Up' - so the club bar will be open and our beautiful riverside village has plenty of hostelries that we can adjourn to for food. Perhaps a stroll up the riverbank to the infamous 'Bounty'

Looking forward to seeing you all.

Actually quiet a good move because some fellow Yotters maybe attending Phillyfactor and Liz`s engagement bash at Tom BP and Charlie`s pub the same night?? Don`t worry Pat We will have some fun probably after the cocktail party and then get barred AGAIN from your locals!!  Cheers AAAALLLLLLEEZZZZZZZZZZZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes Guy - that was one of the reasons for the decision.
Looking forward to seeing you

Cheers Mr B! No Sarcasm of course? Looks like I is steering one of the Silly Ones again! Fancy a ride or Not?? You love the Raters Don`t you?? 6 Blakioos at cocktail party please and then a gentle stroll over the hill??????

there's nothing gentle about that hill. especially in the dark after a session at the sailing club...

For full details for this weekend's event at Cookham Reach, please follow the link below.

Any crews available for either the Saturday or the Sunday?
Please let me know, As I'd like to get out for a sail this weekend.

I am also looking for a crew for Saturday only? Any volunteers, please call me on 0786 7982555. Charlie

Weather is looking good for the weekend at last!
Southerly breeze is a good direction for Cookham and it looks as if the rain and general 'duriness' will be over by tomorrow - there is even sunshine on XC Weather.

Vintage start for DeMay Trophy series at 11.30 Saturday
Guy Pearce Trophy - for all Merlins on age handicap - at 15.00
Silver Tiller starts at 11.00 on Sunday

I do fancy going somewhere this weekend. So any one up from crewing me or indeed want me to crew them; either on the Saturday p.m. or Sunday please let me know. 

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Alan, just come along with your boat and see if there is anyone around. There is generally someone float around the club willing/wanting to sail.

Be good to see you.

Might just do that

I'll pop down Sunday with my kit, but not boat, in case it is still windy and someone wants to upgrade their crew weight :-)

Well? 
A good time had by all?

A good days racing with plenty of wind from the SE. 3 races run in groups. Some viscious gusts with quite a bit of capsizing all through the fleet. 
Not sure of all results but Matt Biggs won & the rest something like below:

1. Matt Biggs
2. Glenn Truswell
3. Duncan Salmon
4. Andy Harris

See results

Thanks Jon. Updated ST results just sent over to Mags....

A great spectator day

For the full results from all 3 events, please use the link below and select "Merlin Open Results" on the home page.

PS: Sailwave users! If you have used Sailwave to handle 'flights', please can you get in touch with me? I am trying to improve the format of the individual race tables.

Photos from Sunday at Cookham are now on my web site.