OB Sailing Weekend May 2011

OB Sailing Weekend - 20th - 22nd May 2011

 

 On a sunny Friday evening, over 40 OBs met in Portsmouth, in preparation for a weekend sailing on the Solent. Three boats had been chartered, including a 68ft Clipper yacht being Skippered by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston and a 38ft Bavaria skippered by Emma Westmacott as well four other boats owned by OBs.

After a short period of boat orientation, all crews met in the G Bar in Royal Clarence Marina to get to know each other.

Boats set off the following morning to cruise the Solent, some making it further than others due to a lack of wind, but as the wind picked up in the afternoon, a couple of boats even managed a quick race (congratulations to Matt Steele and his crew for their victory ... although it was close!!)

Meeting up in the evening for a few beers and a bit of dancing on the tables in The Folly on the Isle of Wight, the crews told tales of their day on the high seas and compared sunburn !

The winds picked up to over 35 knots for a gusty return journey back to port, but a great weekend was had by all.

CLICK HERE for pictures of the weekend.