SPRINGER AND CLUB 500 FUN WEEKEND 2009

Blessed with excellent weather all weekend we had a great time and enjoyed some good competition in both disciplines. As usual there was plenty of free sailing going on too. These photos may give you a flavour of what you missed.

George Robinson's impressive U.S. Joseph Henry

Alf Lee gives Luke Burton his judging instructions

Dave Nesom gets ready to sail his big springer and barges

Dave Nesom tries his hand a the course

Dave Nesom's 'Bizzy Bee' starts the steering course.

Bob Bryant ropes on the barges for his 'push'.

Tony Friston's 'Leviathan' heads fore the pushing course.

Dockside moorings

A general view of the harbour area.

Roger Hopkins' novel 'Pud' based on Pudsey Bear.

Rescues 'R' Us heads for port under the captaincy of Luke Burton

'Leviathan' pushes the free floating load..

Fighting for ducks!