Gentlemen in Nyon
Although Jeremy has now moved to England he asked to remain on the distribution for the hiking group in case there are any more 4 day hikes in the future.
I’ll ask Jeremy to update his details in the web site so we’ve all got his address and phone number.
Only Rob, Thatcher and Mark but a great afternoon’s sail.
It started out with no wind at all but we were clearly on the Southern edge of a little storm. Within a few minutes of hoisting the main we had to put a reef in and only unrolled half the genoa but still flew across to the other side of the lake, avoiding going North into the storm.
Once the wind eased a bit we practised our man overboard manoeuvre, including a “heave to” approach demonstrated by Rob.
Then genny fully out, shook out the reef and a calm sail and motor home.
Just avoided getting boarded by the local pirates
Great afternoon in a gentle breeze.
Peter Drew, Rudi Pluss, Dave Gwilliam, Mark Watts
A great day for a sail. Sadly only Mark, Dave and Tony K.
Steady Force 3. Tacked up to Michael Schumacher’s house then turned round for very pleasant beam reach all the way home with the obligatory beers.
First sailing outing of the season. Dave, Rob, Rudi and Mark. Bright sun and wind mainly force 3. Perfect.
The first hike of the 2018 season.
Organised by David Colledge, included Jeremy & Mark
Met in Chavannes Centre car park at 07:30, drove to Chaumont, hiked to summit of Le Vuache (3.4km, 480m ascent) and back (slightly further).
Lunch in La Cave de la Ferme in nearby Frangy – highly recommended with 4 course lunch at €16.5.
Back home before 15:00.
A great day out, much thanks to David.
Last Wednesday, January 31, the “fab four” – Mervyn, Thatcher, David and Mark – were joined by Mervyn’s friend Brian for a full day of skiing, with the obligatory lunch. Great weather, great snow and great company.
First downhill trip of the season. Not the best weather forecast so only Mervyn and Mark. Initialy looked like there may be no skiing but the lifts opened just after this photo.
Then interesting skiing with initially lousy visibility but gradually getting better. Great powder and a fabulous lunch. Then had to put chains on to get out of Champery.
The GIN ski group was first introduced to this area by Dave Knewstubb so we have named this event the first annual Dave Knewstubb ski outing. Already looking forward to the second.
Opportunity for Welsh members
It had rained/snowed for 4 days without any respite. That did not stop 4 brave Walking Group members from tramping along the Morges lakefront on 12 December, observing local birdlife and absorbing Ian Cappin’s most interesting stories about some of the old and newer local properties facing Lac Leman. We may have influenced the weather, as the rain soon stopped. Thereafter, we repaired to the Morges Tennis Club Restaurant, were joined by 2 other group members and enjoyed an excellent plat du jour. Fortunately, we had pre-booked a table in this extremely popular location.
Several group members have already proposed a range of walks to be taken after this dreary winter has passed. Active group membership is open to anyone in GIN, so perhaps we may expect large groups to share in our basically “flat” walks and wide-ranging chats during the coming year.
Alan Baker (Walking Group Coordinator).
Fine weather saw Steve, Peter D and myself start from Arnex and wend our way up via Borex to Cheserex, Gingins, Givrins, Genolier, Bassins, Le Vaud, Burtigny and up and over to Gimel, returning back down the Routes des Vins : Tartegnin etc. with the essential lunch at Gilly (set menu chf 23) outside in the sunshine on the terrace. Returning via Signy. Wonderful colours, warm with a touch of damp on the higher shaded forest roads. Memorable.
Great ride and lunch. Steve did well, considering his lack of practice. Peter D was uncatchable out front.