Spring 2013... really?

I had to double check the calendar, but apparently it is March.
But with 1" of snow and -1deg C it was never going to get unboxed this weekend...

Boatless...

The usual emails floated around towards the weekend to discover who would break the winter hibernation.  It sounded like a few were keen, but I couldn't play as presently boatless.

Looks like they would have had good weather, but the early morning club twitter feed reporting ice spotting's sounded slightly scary.  Thankfully, my boatless scenario prevented me from having to dodgy any icebergs the safety boats had missed!

My shiny new toy should arrive soon, so I managed to entertain my sailing fix by watching the first few races of the 2013 JJ Giltinan 18' skiff championship (www.18footerstv.com) I've often watch the footage these guys make, their knowledge and enthusiasm is obvious and just shows what can be done by; a few guys, a rib and a camcorder.  Makes some of the more commercial events look very dull in comparison, or is that just the boats...

They are even running a special JJ 'Pick the Podium' © which looks fun, I might try entering... :o)

Opposite side of the world

Tried to go racing yesterday, but was greated by this...
















Luckily, some of the fleet went out on Saturday, when there was some wind and visibility.


So what should a grounded mothie do?
Virtual mothing of course and grab a quick catchup of the AUS Moth Nationals, which has slightly more suitable weather than here!

Zhik, CST Composites 2013 AUS Moth Nationals - Invitation Race

Prowling...

Prowler GBR 4096 - For Sale

Looking for your first foiling moth?
Will 2013 be the year you join the foiling fun?
Want a reliable, professionally built boat with no damage?

Then take a look here-
http://www.mothmart.com/foiling-moth/prowler-mk4-gbr-4096-reduced/

Any GWSC members can get mates-rates ;o)

Ian's selling his Prowler!

Prowler mk4 GBR4095
2 sails, 1 nearly new Hyde
Very recent tramps and cover, trolley, undercover, adjustable carbon gantry
Ferrari red and white
Price TBA

Full details to follow...

How to be 10%... or 12% faster?

Another grey, wet and cold sunday... sounds like a good excuse to visit the 2012 RYA Volvo Dinghy Show.

As promised there was an enthusiastic band of mothies manning the stand offering advice and info on everything mothie.  I gleemd some useful tips, so thanks James, Mike & Simon for your time.

Now I just need to put it all into practice and be 10% quicker this season...

New recuit

The fleet has expanded and Diederik has joined us with a shiney new toy.  It seems a pattern is starting to emerge as another Pro-Vela experience with Alan has seen the fleet grow.

After a suitably mothie related timescale had elapsed for prep'ing and bimbling the new toy, this weekend saw the first outing and straight up foiling... OK, there wasnt much wind and Diederik end up at the far side of the lake before getting a suitable puff, but in true SA style "pictures or it didnt happen" then the below should cover it...