Easing into spring sailing
With the Brass Monkeys afternoon regatta out of the way last weekend, in fantastic winter conditions, the summer season is right around the corner so we wanted to make sure you were up to date with the latest happenings at French Bay Yacht Club. WHAT’S NEW FOR 2011-12 Learn to Sail will now be run on Saturdays, and other sailing …
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Read MoreSpirit of Adventure Voyages 2011
UNDILUTED FUN, EXHILARATION, CHALLENGE AND ACHIEVEMENT … THAT’S THE SPIRIT! Do you know a 15-18 year old who could benefit from a Spirit of Adventure Trust 10-Day Youth Development Voyage? If so, now is the time to act. We have spaces available on our 2011 voyages! The Spirit of Adventure Trust provides the youth of New Zealand with access to …
Read MoreWinners are Grinners !
Team French Bay had a busy weekend over the 19/20 March with our Jollyboat, Optimist and Starling teams racing at open meetings. Maraetai Centreboard Regatta / Saturday 19th Blue skies greeted the fleet on a day when the breeze filled in from the North opposite to that forecast at about 5 knots and then swang during the day around to …
Read MoreRobin Kewell Film Night : The Islander
Saturday 19 March 2011 The Islander This film was made throughout a whole year as master boat builder, Tom Chudleigh, builds a pilot gig for racing. The film follows the creation of The Islander from the elm planks being cut to the first race. The film represented Cornwall at the Celtic Film Festival in Donegal and now stands as a …
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