GoPro Trial in our Laser 2

Posted on 10th February 2012 by Sam Parkinson

Credit to Saul Parkinson for this epic first video.

Expect a lot more after the Brunel Badger.

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BUSA Team Racing Qualifiers

Posted on 7th February 2012 by Andrew Jack

This weekend saw the BUSA Team Qualifiers take place at Spinnaker SC.
Team Picture
With little wind and a frozen over lake, the qualifiers became a very slow but still intense event. Once the wind picked up (a little bit), the boats were launched and some great racing was to be had. Brunel’s first team showed a great consistent performance even with the adverse weather conditions. Note to self-next time call for “room to tack due to iceberg”.

In the evening we were lucky enough to be hosted by Bournemouth sailing club, they showed how they also could party into the night with the only small down side that we had to leave for an early start for the next morning’s racing. This was made less painful by Bournemouth’s Fi Edwards good morning bacon butties.
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Warwick Turtle

Posted on 30th January 2012 by Andrew Jack

With good wind conditions on the Saturday and good bevving on both nights, Brunel 1 had a fantastic weekend at the Warwick Turtle.
Warwick Turle
Setting up decent mark traps and using their sailors to their advantage, Brunel 1 endured some very competitive team racing which will stand the team in good stead for the Team Qualifiers next weekend.

Unfortunately the wind was not on our side on Sunday and the races had to be cancelled. Both racers and reserves however had plenty of bevving gammas and hit the dance floors hard, ensuring it was a thoroughly enjoyable and worthwhile weekend.

By Daniella Barnett

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Brunel Sailing New Year Update

Posted on 9th January 2012 by Andrew Jack

Welcome back I hope you have all had a great Christmas and new year. Now let’s get on with some sailing.

We have quite a lot going on in the next two months so make sure you don’t miss out:

  • Obviously Wednesday is sailing as usual so get down to the bridge at 1pm
  • This Saturday we have the London Boat show meeting by the Pond (Please let us know if you are planning on attending via the FB event
  • Our brand new kit should be available soon™ on an online store. Brunel Sailing polo shirts, wind proof jackets, hoddies, and sweat pants will be available, in both male and female versions.
  • Wednesday 18th January  5:30pm is our club photo in the IAC
  • If you haven’t completed your Level 1 or 2 please get in contact with Simon to complete this ASAP. Email him @ training@brunelsailing.com or comment on the Facebook group.
  • We have team racing coach Bruce Hebbert booked on the 25th January and the 1st February so make sure you are not late for these two Wednesday sessions.
  • We also have a few team racing events we are completing in:
  • Buy your Sports federation Ball tickets now (or when they fix their site). Sports fed is where Brunel’s Clubs come together to celebrate the success they have had in the past year. Usually involves a meal, some drink, a DJ and then a trip to Academy after.
  • It’ll soon be time to elect our new committee so start having a think of which position you want to apply for. Have a look at our current positions here.

The Brunel Badger is nearly here! It is a chance for all of the Brunel Sailing to get into team racing, so I expect to see all of you there – It’s right on your doorstep. Have look at the badger site for more information.

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