Having just bought himself a new toy in the form of a Rooster Streaker, Peter Bevan raced it for the first time tonight and won both races at Lairwell. Clearly he intends to start as he means to continue so the old guard had better watch out. The boat certainly looks pretty slick though the white hull makes the tidemark stand out when the water is less than crystal clear.

A contrast from last weekend

Some shots from our pursuit race on Saturday 24 August, and one from the barbecue.

Didn't your mother warn you about accepting lifts from strange men?

There are times however when a lady has to accept assistance when the wind dies on her. Graham and Fergus offer a tow.

Busy river

We expect a visit of keelboats from Tay Corinthian Boating Club and dinghies from Dundee Sailing Club this weekend. We are laying on a barbecue and bar for the visitors on Saturday to which our members are welcome too. Please bring your own food.
It will also be our pursuit race, but whether you are sailing or not, do come along and make our visitors feel welcome.

Pirates invade Lairwell

Perth Sailing Club met Treasure Island on Sunday 18th August for our second Pirate Day. Stormy conditions curtailed the sailing for all but the bravest sea dogs but casualties were kept to a minimum and all returned from their voyages relatively unscathed.
Thanks to all who helped make it a success.

Attention all pirates and would be pirates

Pirate??? I thought he said come dressed as a p......
Don't forget, it's Pirate day at Perth Sailing Club
Sunday 18th from 12:30. Walk (the plank) this way for chestloads of fun!

Pirate Day at Perth Sailing Club

Shiver me timbers!!
Sunday 18th August is Pirate Day at Lairwell. All pirates old and young are very welcome to come to our open day. Bring your mums and dads, plain clothes pirates also welcome.
Weather permitting, we plan to have boat trips, competitions and have a good time in general.
Refreshments available from the galley. Fun starts at 12:30.

Months of work yielded result today as the old Enterprise the club acquired some time back had its first sail. Eric's painting skills were augmented by some rigging by myself so we were keen to check for problems before releasing it to the members. A few minor items are being addressed but we were pleased by first impression and while there was hardly any wind, she seemed nicely balanced and watertight.

Perth SC regatta

Splash
We've all been there Jim! You were just unfortunate I had my camera pointed at you at the critical time.

Regatta blows

Windy conditions for the first day of Perth Sailing Club's 2013 regatta.

Dramatic lighting over Lairwell on Thursday evening, but little wind if you wanted to sail.
Lack of wind looks unlikely to be a problem this weekend for our open regatta. Racing starts at 1:15pm on Saturday and 2pm on Sunday weather permitting. A barbecue is planned for Saturday evening, see Anne Watson for details.