May Mug and Burgee Report

May Mug Race Results
Well more excuses I'm afraid. This time we hit the mud right after the start line - I had only just uttered the words, "...if we stay off the mud we might win". However too much enthusiasm to play with the spinnaker ended up with me trying to push the boat off the lea shore which should be renamed lea mud bank. The boat was a mess and we were well behind the fleet. However we did have satisfaction reeling some of them in. Results below....

May Mug / Sykes 2 Results

I heard a rumour I am in line for the Ploughing Trophy - something to do with the mud adventures.

Burgee Report

At the top of the Topaz Xenon mast there is no-where to put your burgee and I gather that the thing to do is buy a burgee holder. Well, given we were about to go sailing there had to be another solution and  magic gaffer tape was put into use.

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Pic - Magic Gaffer Tape Burgee Holder

Can I report the gaffer tape burgee holder works a treat and really does help with sails.

New Burgee

For sometime now I have been sailing without a burgee at the top of the mast to give wind direction - relying on the wind in my face so to speak; that is until now. I have finally invested in a burgee for the Xenon.

Pic - New Burgee for the Topaz Xenon

All I can say is; fellow sailors, watch out next Sunday when we have the next race. 

If you are really into Burgees, here are a few facts

• Burgee is the name of the distinguishing flag, regardless of its shape, of a recreational boating organization.
• Square is for racing, triangle is for cruising.
• GBP6.25 from the Chandlery at Brightlingsea.
• Sailing Clubs and their members may fly their club's burgee while underway and at anchor, but not while racing. 
• Modern sailing vessels fly the burgee from a lanyard under the starboard spreader on the mast, while older sailing vessels fly the burgee from the main masthead. 
• Power boats fly the burgee off a short staff on the bow.