A scorcher for the Blackwater Sailing Club Open Day
by Christine Brown 9 May 2016 16:19 BST
7 May 2016
Unwrapping a brand new RS Feva at the Blackwater Open Day © Christine Brown
Blackwater Sailing Club based in Heybridge Basin held their annual open day on Saturday 7th May. The sun was shining and the crowds poured in to see what was on offer to members. After a tour of the excellent facilities including the training lake and club boats, many of the visitors took the opportunity to enjoy a river trip in the club launch or sailing dinghy.
There was also great excitement at the arrival and unwrapping of two brand new Feva dinghies. These boats have been purchased specifically for the use of Blackwater cadets to use for training with an asymetric spinnaker.
The club was a hive of activity with usual Saturday racing events taking place so there was plenty to whet the appetite of prospective sailors. The club also hosted the annual Fireball Open event this weekend which all added to the hustle and bustle and atmosphere of the day.
For more details about events like this see www.blackwatersailingclub.org.uk