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GIN sailing, September 13, 2018

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.

 

Hove to with genny backed

Then genny fully out, shook out the reef and a calm sail and motor home.

Just avoided getting boarded by the local pirates

Bike Team Reach Jura Top 19 July 2018

Team-Blue, bikers reached the top of the Jura at the Col above La Rippe, right next to the French border (sadly no bar/café). We took it gently and stopped at the P’tit Bard for some drink and energy bars on the way up. It was hot lower down. About 1000 m up, and down.

Descending was easier, and faster.

Attending – Steve, Jeremy, Peter and Peter.

Hike Chaumont to Le Vuache

The first hike of the 2018 season.

Organised by David Colledge, included Jeremy & Mark

Jereremy’s Strava track

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.

Jeremy and David at the summit
Now Mark and David
Surprisingly managed to get all 3 of us in in this selfie.

GIN Walking Group – 5 April 2018.

Our 5 April walk along the old Versoix Canal was most pleasant and the sun eventually came out to add to our good cheer. Full marks go to Brian Allardyce for suggesting and organising it. Seven of us (Brian Allardyce, Alan Baker, John Burley, Ian Cappin, Mike Clayton, Mike Price and Tony Raeburn) walked the 4+ kms, with 6 continuing on (by car) to Commugny to partake of delicious pizzas etc. During lunch, we prepared some forward planning for spring and summer walks. Watch this space.

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