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.
I can’t resist posting the exploit of Tony Keefer and Tony Raeburn of identifying correctly 6 out of the 6 French wines at our blind tasting yesterday.
Cheers, chin, salud, prost etc.
GIN Hikers have been actively taking advantage of the fantastic weather with day hikes to Pic Chaussy, (August 28)
Tour d’Ai above Leysin, (September 11)
which turned out to be somewhat more demanding than anticipated!
and a magnificent 4 day adventure doing the
Tour des Muverans (September 16-19)
via the rather spooky valley of Derborence
(which had been decimated by a major landslide in the 18th century)
and magnificent views from Chalet Rambert.
Many thanks to David for initiating the day hikes and Thatcher
for his excellent leadership of the TdM.
Commiserations to Peter and a speedy recovery for his back condition
which limited his participation.
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.
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.
Jeremy, Thatcher, Stephen and David enjoyed a spectacular hike in superb conditions around the Gastlosen range above Jaun.
It’s tough – but somebody has to..
David, Peter (who took the photo) , Thatcher and Jeremy enjoyed a 17km loop hike over the Dent de Vaulion in perfect conditions despite the bise. This included a surprise lunch in the “Trois Coeurs” in the village of Vaulion.
Thanks to David for initiating and organising.
