Smörgåsbord of recent events
Two weeks ago I had a chance to try my hand at club duties at the London Corinthian Sailing Club. As a deputy race officer I was stationary in the race officer gazebo and in charge of the start sequence flags. Three or four Laser races were to be held on the river, however light winds gave some doubts whether the races could go forth at all. Olympic campaigner Val Nedyalkov went for a test sail up the river, roll tacking against the tide. The verdict was that the river was sailable, and so the race could go ahead. Double-handed troops had to still stay behind, as their boats were too heavy for the light conditions. They manned the club bar instead. Read more
