Hi Tony and all at TDSWC, Leg 1 completed and l am now down in Punta Del Este – Uruguay, having crossed the equator and completed my first ocean cross . . . . . more
TDSWC members are sailing round the world in the 2019/20 Clipper RTW Race
Hunt for TT
James – the man in the hat?
Our two enterprising TDSWC members, Trevor Thurlow and James Anderson are on their way around the world in the Clipper Yacht Race.
Trevor is sailing on “Zhuhai” (blue) and James is on “Imagine Your Korea” (purple).
Skippers Log – Race 2 Day 19 “Dad’s Army + Sophie Watch is made up of Chris Serata, Bernard Tommasini, Trevor Thurlow, and Sophie Cross. Sophie is one of the youngest competitors on the Clipper 2019-20 Race at just 18, but she has calculated that the average age of her watch is 60, which gives some idea of the ages of the Dad’s Army part of the watch! Nonetheless, it does seem to be the watch that has the longest and most intricate discussions amongst its members. Bernard has been on the helm for an hour while Sophie, Chris, Trevor and I discussed the history of South Africa and the Cold War. Sophie has now taken the helm and Bernard is discussing whether or not to put the kettle on. He is insistent that coffee must be made properly… his way.”
Crew Log – Race 2 Day 22 “It is James who is constantly teaching me everything there is to know about the world (and a couple of things that one probably doesn’t need to know), the stars and his field of expertise, sail repair. He has been working constantly whenever there was something with the sails, spending his off watches with the sewing machine in the Galley.”
TDSWC would like to express its thanks to the Stephen Mitchell Memorial Fund for providing the club with a set of six modern (and floating!) two-way r . . . . . more
We now have a new message system to replace the old Yahoo group, which we hope will be a lot easier to use and manage. If you have already responded t . . . . . more
Finn! Go for’ard and sort that jib wrap’ I shouted over the maelstrom. At his age, even if I had understood the instruction, I would likely have folde . . . . . more
John Merricks Sailing Trust and RYA OnBoard scheme have awarded a brand new Optimist dinghy to Max to help him develop his sailing skills during the n . . . . . more
‘It’s alright Max, we’re in safe hands now’. For Ian, reassuring his child in a violent squall, where the primal forces of wind and water claw at your . . . . . more
Following the successful F3 courses which have been run by Teesdale Sailing and Watersports Club, six of the clubs new youngsters, Finn Goodman, Olive . . . . . more
Charlie on the wire without harness
Bahia – Grassholme 4th June 2017
Southport Sail Training Video
Laser Vago Trapeze Practice
Video with kind permission of Howard Pearson
Vago capsize and recover
Another windy day at Grassholme
Bahia – Regatta Day 2017
Bahia in a blow
Max success in Regional Rib Challenge
Staindrop Cubs 27th June 2018
The swinging 60’s (our version)
Balderhead Trial Sail – looking for gulls!
