Boxing Day Frozen Out

Sorry folks, the Boxing Day Bonanza at Royal Tay Yacht Club is the latest event which has had to be cancelled due to the freezing winter weather.  Rumour has it that even the lifeboat exercise last weekend was cut short due to the risk of damaging the boat on the ice flows in the estuary.

I can only suggest you stay at home and play monopoly...Or hit the gym?

Cabin Fever?

With severe winter weather forcing the cancellation of the planned Christmas Regatta at Strathclyde Loch today we all have a chance to enjoy festive fare in our own homes for once.  However if all this time trapped at home beside your roaring log fire is leading you Topper sailors to Cabin Fever there are still some sailing events planned if you know where to look.

First up is the Royal Tay Yacht Clubs legendary Boxing Day Bonanza which takes place on the river Tay at Broughty Ferry on (yes - you've guessed it, on Boxing Day).  Watch carefully and check the club web site though as this is another event which might well fall to further snow.  www.royaltay.org

Next up is the traditional New Years Race at Largo Bay Sailing Club which is planned for January 2nd at Largo Bay in Fife.  Further details are included below and as always - check the website or phone a club official before you travel.  This one may be cancelled if the beach is inaccessible due to snow or ice.  http://www.largobaysc.org.uk/

Finally, don't foget the ITCA (GBR) Winter Regatta which is planned for Datchet Water Sailing Club on 29th and 30th January 2011.  Enter by the 14th of January via the class website on www.gbrtopper.co.uk
, if you race a Topper you can pay your annual class subscription at the same time please.

There is SNOW way to hold the Christmas Regatta

Hi All,

As you will have already gathered, the recent weather has created havoc through-out the country, with snow and ice everywhere, Strathclyde Loch is no exception and has succumbed to the elements, as a result the Christmas Regatta planned for Sunday 19th has had to be cancelled.

It is our intention that, should the present weather pattern change and the ice melts, then we would have an event at some later date.
Meantime, may I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and hope to see you sometime in the New Year.

All the very best

Crawford Reid

Winter Squad Regatta Postponed

Sadly, due to the adverse weather and on the advice of local police re road conditions the planned winter squad regatta on 5th and 6th December has had to be postponed with a new date to be set in the new year.

A relief for us in Fife as we were still digging our way out through very deep snow on Saturday morning.

The Second Squad Regatta planned for 12th and 13th December is still on but watch your e-mail for updates if this very cold and snowy weather continues.