ITS A BIG DAY ON THE CANAL

[Kermit]

BIG BOATS will be on the canal

[Kermit]

[Kermit]

Not a bad day to sail  light winds a tad cold but fair enough.. Races were held with Scottys big flamin boat  against GGs widdle thing  needless to say who won ………ok then scotty did….  trounced dear ol GG   but to be fair GG did put up a fair show sorta narh..  yeh..narh  I would like at this time to thank MRS GG for letting the gentle giant out to play for a few hours he did play up but were not gunna tell you how much  …the police will do that …so they said …….  anyways  thanks for letting him out   …………………………………………….just say’n

[GG]

Sailing at the Lauderdale Canal today had all the ingredients of a classic club morning: light-hearted banter, a touch of drama, and just enough breeze to keep things interesting. The water was alive with small ripples early on, reflecting a sky that promised a decent session, even if the fleet numbers were a little thin at first.

The day began with a visit to the Wheelchair Mob end of the canal. It was, by all accounts, almost a non-event—though not for lack of enthusiasm. Just two brave skippers had their boats on the water, quietly defying the calm and flying the flag for the early shift. There’s something admirable about that kind of dedication. While the turnout may have been modest, the commitment was not. The pair made the most of the conditions, testing trim and tactics, and setting a relaxed but determined tone for the day.

But the real spectacle unfolded at the opposite end of the canal. That’s where the action was—where spray flew, hulls heeled, and reputations were put on the line. Scotty, Kemit, and GG took to the water with intent, carving up the waves in fine style. The breeze had freshened just enough to make things lively without tipping into chaos, and the trio wasted no time in pushing their yachts to the limit.

Scotty was in particularly sharp form, reading the gusts beautifully and threading his way through the chop with precision. GG matched him tack for tack, the two of them locked in a friendly but unmistakably competitive duel. Their boats sliced through the canal like they were on rails, each skipper seizing every puff of wind and making it count. It was sailing at its most enjoyable—skillful, spirited, and just unpredictable enough to keep everyone watching closely.

And then, of course, there was Kemit.

True to tradition, Kemit once again found himself making an unscheduled visit to the bank. Whether it’s an uncanny attraction to shallow water or a bold interpretation of the racing line, he managed to run aground yet again. The sight of him wading out to retrieve his stranded yacht has become something of a weekly feature—equal parts comedy and commitment. Shoes off, trousers rolled, he trudged into the canal with good humour, rescuing his craft and returning to the fray as if nothing had happened.

To his credit, Kemit’s contributions didn’t end there. In a moment that captured the spirit of the day, he also made a generous effort to retrieve a little girl’s net from the bottom of the canal. It was a small act, but one that didn’t go unnoticed—proof that even the most frequent visitor to the mud can still be a hero.

This week’s video was another superb production, thanks to three of the finest cameramen around. The footage captured every tack, splash, and grounding in glorious detail. While all involved deserve praise, the award this week surely goes to Scotty and GG for their on-water brilliance, with a well-earned mention to Kermit—not only for his editing skills, but for maintaining his remarkable streak of running aground with unwavering consistency.

All in all, another memorable day at the Lauderdale Canal—where the wind, the water, and a few determined sailors combined to put on a show worth watching.

just say’n

 

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