Sailing Fitness

[gericatrix]

I've just checked out the images alongside the Y&Y report of last Saturday's meet at Draycote Water. I think Charles Watson's performance was outstanding, and looking at the picture of him beating to windward in a hooley I can see why.

He did say that he doesn't go to the gym. What hope is there for lesser mortals I wonder? Nice one Charles.

[Steve Sawford]

I have been to the gym and trained to run marathons But still get thrashed by charles.
Draycote ,What a day that was ! Great club fantastic breese and good company.

[Charles]

I just like the big stuff, what can I say?

I suppose the kids help to keep me fit & used to getting up at ungodly hours, so no missed-lie-in-blues for me!

Got to say it's ince to be a relative young one, when in other sports I'd be a vet. by now!

Charles

[Frank]

I myself find the diet of strong stout and meat pies to be most helpful in strong winds!!

[Robert]

Strewth, the things some people can manage to do whilst sailing in a force 7 gust...

[Bob Carter]

Frank said "I myself find the diet of strong stout and meat pies to be most helpful in strong winds!!" Not to mention apple pie & custard.
Well Frank was putting the diet to the test again in the wind today and was seen to be going upwind very well when putting all this weight to work.

[Frank]

Yes, the pasty, beans & chips helped to keep things sunny side up especially during the 7+ gusts, in which I noticed several salad munchers swimming!! :