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    Posted: 28 Dec 07 at 12:46pm

Originally posted by JimC

Originally posted by Smight at BBSC

advice for a grafham virgin?
Remember that Grafham is the coldest Sailing Club in England. Take and wear more warm clothing than you think you'll need.

 

Depends which direction the wind is blowing.  I don't think the club is cold.  But maybe the sailing on the lake is.

Forecast is around 7 knts from the west.  Not good

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Grafham the coldest club in the country I think not.

Try Tenby in August 2003, I spent most of the sailing week in my winter kit freezing my backside off!

Not doing to GGP this year, there are a few people from Hunts going though so keep an eye open for Scorpion 1915 and say hello (the crew is cute but the helm is her dad so be careful!).

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Grafham is the coldest place i have ever sailed followed closely by Bala! after 2 capsizes in the 14 we had to come in because the cold was making me go a bit slow (mentally) and before anyone says it yes more then normall!
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GWSC cold??? You want to try Pennine SC, nestled right up there in the hills between Sheffield and Manchester. Let's just say it's not that unusual to get hail in summertime.

Tip for Grafham - don't swallow the water!



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Agreed on the " Don't swallow the water" front ... Its not that nice.

Oh .. After my 7th or 8th sail there, I finally noticed the sign that says " When you hear an alarm, Head as far upwind as you can, and get to the club if possible "

Thats one to pay attention too I think ......
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i vote pennine, for coldest in england, hellensburgh for scotland, but i've never been past loch lomond so i can't confirm that royal tay is colder, but i would put money on it anyway given the reports. 
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South Shields is my vote for coldest south of the border- and I've never actually made it onto the water there...
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Scout nationals were there (which I won ). It wasn't that cold.
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Originally posted by Villan


Oh .. After my 7th or 8th sail there, I finally noticed the sign that says " When you hear an alarm, Head as far upwind as you can, and get to the club if possible "

Been sailing there for 30 years and it's not happened yet.  (and I'd forgotten about that alarm).  
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dare i ask what teh alarm is for?
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