Fareham Sailing And Motor Boat Club

A glorious morning on Easter Sunday saw the second set of races for the Kipps Cup. Again only 6 luggers were out, though not the same six - Robin Yates and Bob Close couldn't make it, but Chris Hare and John Neal were out instead. Like last time, the wind was very light, coming from the NE on arrival, but just before the start, the sea breeze kicked in from the S/SE and a quick rethink of the course was required, for a beating start down the creek. Some excellently timed star...ts, with John Herbert just pulling ahead into the lead, determined to build on his three firsts from the previous races, with Paul Limburn hot on his heels. Chris Hare, John Neal, Kev Abbott and Phil Walden not far behind. The placings remained the same until John was slowed by some fishing lines on the far shore and Paul, who stayed mid channel, sneaked ahead. John caught him again on the last mark and it was a tussle between them right to the line, when Paul just got an extra puff of wind and won by a nose! By the second race, the wind had strengthened a bit, so a slightly longer course was set. John Neal decided he had sailed enough, so did not compete. Chris Hare made a cracking start, with John Herbert close behind. By the first mark, Paul had pulled into the lead, with John close behind and Kev, Phil and Chris in a bunch together. John managed to overhaul Paul but those two were well ahead of the other three, finishing John, Paul, Phil, Kev and Chris. For the last race, Dick Kipps (the cup's originator) decided to mix it up a bit and announced this would be a pursuit race, starting from the pontoon. Phil would set off first, then Chris 17secs behind, followed by Kev 52secs behind and Paul and John 3:02 and 3:09 minutes behind respectively - a slightly different perspective, playing catch up for a change! Chris Hare won (a bottle of scotch) with Phil, John, Paul and Kev following him home. John Herbert won the Kipps Cup, with an impressive 4 firsts and a second, Paul Limburn second (1 x 1st, 4 x 2nd) and Phil was third (2x3rd, 1x4th, 1x5th) (possibly tied with Robin Yates?). All entrants received an Easter Egg!
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Easter fun and frolics today at the club.

Sailing dates for your diary!

Luggers Dicks cup Easter Sunday - go Luggers!!

Ladies & mens team Gig Rowing
Scout teams Coypu & Gig Rowing
Lugger & Dinghy racing for all
... Fun racing on the water
Barbecue & Hog Roast
LIVE MUSIC
Fareham Creeker- Brigands Brew- & Barry's Band
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£1 entry, teams of 8 MAX, 8pm start, cash prizes.

Quiz night 3rd May 8pm, LIKE & SHARE please!

Dates for your Diary!

Easter Sunday "FUN DAY" why not bring the kids along from 12:30, lots to do and prizes to be won!

Why not pop down over the weekend and take a look ?

New furniture has arrived at the club 😃

Sunday 7th April saw the first three races for the Kipps Cup (there are another 3 races on Easter Sunday). Earlier there had been a moderate, spiky, NE wind blowing, but as the sun started to break through the cloud, the wind died and then by the start of the race was filling in as a light Southerly and there was a strong spring tide still flooding. Six luggers took to the water and initially were struggling to tack against the tide. Good tacking technique was essential in th...e light airs and John Herbert took the lead, making it look easy with Paul Limburn and Robin Yates (Sail 44) keeping up the pressure just behind and Phil Walden, Bob Close and Kevin Abbott a few boat lengths away. The wind gradually increased during the race and so did John's lead! He took line honours with Paul, Robin, Phil and Kevin following - Bob Close retired.
With more wind and less tide for the second race, a slightly longer course was set. Paul took advantage of this and made a cracking start in mid channel, instead of keeping to the far shore, but a slight mistake running down towards an incorrect second mark meant John was able to sneak through into the lead again. Although Paul quicly corrected his course, he couldn't quite catch John again and the rest of the fleet were also in close contention throughout. Another first for John, with Paul, Phil, Robin, Kevin and Bob following on.
The wind had gone round to more SE for the third race and the tide was beginning to ebb, but the same course was kept, although there was less tacking required. Kevin made a much better start and was in the lead for a little while, but John and Paul were close on his heels and finally overtook him on the run from the first to second mark, with Robin close behind. The wind was dying away, so the course was shortened to just one lap. John and Paul were a close first and second again, with Robin, Kevin and Phil not far behind. Bob struggled with the light wind and decided to retire. Again some good close racing, though it would have been nice to see a few more boats out.
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Treat Mom this year, FREE GLASS OF PROSECCO for Mom, bar and galley open from 12:30pm

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY! Presentation evening demonstration of knots & bends including alternative ways of mooring.

The lugger racing over the weekend 23rd/24th March was for the prestigious Roughay Bowl, consisting of 6 races with two discards. In spite of the grey, overcast conditions on Saturday, there were still 11 boats out, which was great. The wind was generally light, Force 2-3, mainly from the N to NE. (See photos for course). There were some good close beating starts, with the keenest sailors jockeying for position and clear air on the line - it made it fun to watch and see who ...
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Wow wow wow - excellent weekend both afloat and ashore for FSMBC. Congratulations to Tony Cleal winner of the Roughay Bowl, John Herbert 2nd & Chris Hare 3rd - full sailing report to follow by Fran. Great entertainment Sat night with Kev Abbots first open mic night - what a variety of talent our Club has - fantastic , music by Fret Knots, Creekers, Lyneth, Steve& Phil,Molly & Steve, Dee & John, Terry & Nicola, Barry and Sax on the Creek - fab singing by the audience too! This event will be repeated later in the year so look out for notices. Thanks to Sounds Alive for a lovely afternoon today of music on the balcony and also to Jeanie & John for doing a sell out menu - great team work for a wonderful weekend in FSMBC

Great weekend of events and sailing, see you all there!

We are a very friendly club with plenty of activities on and off the water. If you are interested in any kind of sailing why not give us a try?

Very welcoming and hearthwarming! Thank you for this nice New Year eve �

Very friendly sailing club with excellent events on and off the water. The club officers and the committee members work tirelessly to ensure that the club and all events are managed in a most professional way and as a member I am most grateful for all the effort they put in to make,what I believe,

is a very successful club function so well.

We are a very friendly club with plenty of activities on and off the water. If you are interested in any kind of sailing why not give us a try?

Very welcoming and hearthwarming! Thank you for this nice New Year eve �

Very friendly sailing club with excellent events on and off the water. The club officers and the committee members work tirelessly to ensure that the club and all events are managed in a most professional way and as a member I am most grateful for all the effort they put in to make,what I believe,

is a very successful club function so well.