First Day of training

After all the talk about the weather here, we have light rain, no sun and it does feel a bit like Blighty!

The weather here is much calmer than the excitement of Argentina as we have little tide and much less wind!

We are all following what happens in Argentina with much anticipation, all the reports are studied, pictures reviewed and if we are lucky enough a quick chat on skype and facebook- the modern world makes it feel that we are with you.

The Med is currently calmer but it actually looks like sea rather than sailing hot chocolate in BA.

Good.luck to the Worlds team and we hope that you don't have so much damage today or tonight!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sailing at last in true Mediterranean conditions

The unloading was much quicker and nicer than the packing, it is amazing what a bit of nice weather can do.

After a bit of boating maintenance we managed 3 hours sailing in true mediterranean conditions, a confused sea and a gentle breeze of about 4 to 8 knots from the south east. The weather was a bit overcast but with no snow, sleet or fog in sight quite pleasent!

The sailors paired up and set about trying to see what worked in these different and difficult conditions.  Long tuning runs and splits tacks concluded you needed to work hard just to keep the boat moving in these 1 metre seas.  Unfortunately Max felt a bit seasick in the slop, well that's what happens when you sail on a puddle most of the time.

The shore crew obtained some provisions after finding quite a good supermarket by getting lost!  We are now waiting for our coach (sailor sitter) Tom to arrive any minute and the shore crew are looking forward to sampling the delights of a Spanish holiday resort closed for winter (we will find that bar).

Not to be out done by the Worlds team we not only have our own Granny Mary but also an Auntie Liz.

We have also met a man who is mad about Carla (well her spuds really),  apparently Carla still uses the barter system, free WiFi and accommodation for a bag or two of spuds.  Antonio is his name and Richard you need not worry!

Muppet of of the day is Robert who was seen trying to get some glue off is hull using sandpaper (no damage done David)!

Tomorrow is New Years Eve so we need to find somewhere to eat and may be drink.

Day 1- All team members have arrived

The boats arrived last night after a very uneventful drive according to Nathan and his Dad.

The Taylor (jet setters they are) flew in from sking (well Andorra) where they got  the best of the snow and wine!

James T is sporting a very sore lip following a face plant, and the rest of the family have very nice ski tans!

Olly Wilson is today's muppet for leaving his wallet on the plane, somehow beating James P M's east-west error!

The club have generously provided a rib for the group and free WiFi. This along with the kind use of an RYA van and class trailer has made this event possible.

The club food looks fantastic and the local shops away from the beach are open.

The weather here is a bit chilly in the morning but when the sun comes out the Brits are in T shirts, well 16 degrees is rather nice.

There are now 25 boats entered from 4 countries.


Tomorrow is boat building day and the arrival of the coach Tom Mappleback who jetting in from Ireland.

The Boats have gone

A big thanks to those who packed the boats on a damp and very cold day at Warsash especially Robert Vose who's daughter Annabel is in Argentina (35 degrees) and was helping us for the fun of it!!

The van was packed - how much do 4 boats need!!

Nathan who is taking the boats down for us left at 17.15hrs

Please don't expect the same quality of reporting or stories from the worlds team, altough the best ones never get posted!!!!!!!