First sailing outing of the season. Dave, Rob, Rudi and Mark. Bright sun and wind mainly force 3. Perfect.
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Hike Chaumont to Le Vuache
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.
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.
New member
A new member for GIN and the Real Bridge group.
Graeme Forsyth g4site@me.com
To be added to the appropriate lists.
Tony Raeburn
Skiing group to Samoens and Flaine
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.
Real bridge (pronounced Rayal!)
We have lost two valued members of our group recently. Norman Rolnick, sadly passed away, and another is quite seriously incapacitated but we all hope will eventually recover and be able to re-join us.
If there is anyone out there at a reasonable level, we would welcome your presence. If interested, please contact me at anthony@raeburns.com
Tony Raeburn
Social bridge
I plan to have a social session at my house next Thursday Jan 25 at 14:00. If you are interested please let me know.
Dave Gwilliam
X-Country Ski Team 19 Jan 18 Outing
19 Jan 18
Quick report that Jeremy, Thatcher and I toured around the Petit Grand loop at La Vattay (9.7 km) in pretty fine conditions (even a touch of sun) on Friday 19, just over 90 mins. After a quick drink we were all home by around 1pm for lunch and a siesta (at least in my case).
Please feel free to join our group.
Photo from our first trip.
Peter Taylor
Great Lunch at the Croix Verte this week. Thanks Paul.
Looking forward to the next.
Peter
Skiing, Champery, Jan 17, 2018
First annual Dave Knewstubb ski outing
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
