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The Season Has Begun! The P&B team are back out on the water

by Rebecca Bradley, P&B 30 Mar 2016 16:21 BST 30 March 2016
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The Season Has Begun!
We hope everyone has enjoyed their Easter break and managed to get out on the water at some point, as well as squeezing in an Easter Egg hunt.
we have been making the most of the Easter break, Ian Pinnell & Alex Davis hopped onto a ferry and took part in the CNHS Troyes Sailing Club annual 505 regatta. Storm Katie didn't affected their racing despite her best efforts. P&B sails dominated in France, Andrew Smith and Tim Needham 1st, Ian Pinnell & Alex Davis 2nd, Philippe Boite 3rd, Phillippe Jacot 4th.
Laurence, one of our sail loft team is currently topping up his tan and enjoying the amazing weather in Barbados. He started racing on Monday and will be competing at in the GP14 Worlds until till 4th April. Results

Dave & Imogen have been enjoying the beautiful Cornish coastline, sailing in the Mirror at Rock Sailing Club Easter Chase, the pair secured victory with a perfect score line in their first event of the year. Whilst in the southwest Dave has also been busy helping the local fleet of Shrimpers prepare for the season, checking on boat maintenance and tuning up their rigs’ for this year’s season. Shrimper sails!
Although the weather has been far from great (a few gusts over 50 knots recording around the country), we hope that everyone's been having a great time out on the water. We all experienced a few slippery moments in the lively conditions so we have added five items to our offers section, all to help when it comes to grip on your boat!
ZhikGrip II Dinghy BootZhik Grip II Optimist Toe Straps
The P&B team recommend: the Zhik Grip II Dinghy Boot and toe straps, Zhik Grip Gloves 205.
Zhik Grip Gloves 205pro grip
for your boat Pro Grip, Grip Tape, International Interdeck Paint products that make a difference on those wet and stormy sailing events.
PSP Grip Kit 30mm X 1.8mInternational Interdeck

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Finally, we are still looking for a new member to join the P&B team, we are recruiting for a trainee or experienced sailmaker to work alongside some of the industry’s most experienced figures and the chance to become part of the P&B Race Team.
To apply or for more information please call 01604 592808 and ask to speak to Dave or send your CV to Dave@pinbax.com

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The P&B Musto Race Team
will be at the following:

Lawrence - Barbados GP14 Worlds
Oliver Wells - Staunton Harold Scorpion Open Meetings
David Wade - Staunton Harold Fireball
Alan Bax - HISC Flying Fifteen
Issac - Staunton Harold Scorpion Open Meeting
James Dawes - Grafham Water 18 Foot Skiff
Andrew Farmer - Notts County Flying Fifteen


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