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#1
Boats / Re: N317 Redwing
11 Oct 2013, 07:30
October 2013
Just seen her picture on Dan Snow's 'Dig WW" where she rescued US airmen from a B17 that crash landed on Loch Neagh in Northern Ireland.<br style="line-height: 1; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #1d1f22; font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial; background-color: #f2f5f7;" />The story 'On Saturday morning, 12 September 1942, Mrs Nellie Benson, wife of Reverend Richard Benson, and her nineteen-year-old daughter, Elisabeth were preparing to go sailing in their Uffa Fox design 12ft dinghy, Redwing. The dinghy had a 21ft mast, a racing centreboard and was well rigged. Mrs Benson, who was in her late fifties, was an excellent helmswoman. Elisabeth was also an excellent sailor and both ladies were looking forward to a pleasant day's sailing in Lough Foyle. It was a lovely end of summer's day with a light breeze blowing from the south and Elisabeth, who had recently come back from boarding school, was bending to check one of the pulleys when her mother's gasp drew her attention.<br style="line-height: 1; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #1d1f22; font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial; background-color: #f2f5f7;" />Looking in the direction her mother was pointing, Elisabeth was just in time to see a great B-17 bomber plane slap onto the surface of the choppy water. Quickly the two women launched the Redwing, and shortly they were emerging from the harbour only to find that the plane was sinking fast. Out on the far side of the lough they could see a small yellow inflatable with four men in it. Nellie Benson, who had a heart condition and should not really have been put in that position, nonetheless judged the tide exactly right. Crossing at an angle, and despite the fact it was quite a difficult manoeuvre against a 7-knot out-going tide, the two plucky women sailed towards the inflatable. When they came sideways alongside it, Elisabeth made it fast to the port side with the bow painter. <br style="line-height: 1; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #1d1f22; font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial; background-color: #f2f5f7;" />Story at http://www.movilleinishowen.com/history/moville_heritage/meltin_pot/elisabeth.htm
#2
Just seen her picture on Dan Snow's 'Dig WW" where she rescued US airmen from a B17 that crash landed on Loch Neagh in Northern Ireland.
The story 'On Saturday morning, 12 September 1942, Mrs Nellie Benson, wife of Reverend Richard Benson, and her nineteen-year-old daughter, Elisabeth were preparing to go sailing in their Uffa Fox design 12ft dinghy, Redwing. The dinghy had a 21ft mast, a racing centreboard and was well rigged. Mrs Benson, who was in her late fifties, was an excellent helmswoman. Elisabeth was also an excellent sailor and both ladies were looking forward to a pleasant day's sailing in Lough Foyle. It was a lovely end of summer's day with a light breeze blowing from the south and Elisabeth, who had recently come back from boarding school, was bending to check one of the pulleys when her mother's gasp drew her attention.
Looking in the direction her mother was pointing, Elisabeth was just in time to see a great B-17 bomber plane slap onto the surface of the choppy water. Quickly the two women launched the Redwing, and shortly they were emerging from the harbour only to find that the plane was sinking fast. Out on the far side of the lough they could see a small yellow inflatable with four men in it. Nellie Benson, who had a heart condition and should not really have been put in that position, nonetheless judged the tide exactly right. Crossing at an angle, and despite the fact it was quite a difficult manoeuvre against a 7-knot out-going tide, the two plucky women sailed towards the inflatable. When they came sideways alongside it, Elisabeth made it fast to the port side with the bow painter. 
You can see a picture of them by watching on iplayer
#3
I'm pretty sure Ian Stables has the Numinous mould at Lymington. I know he did a lot of work to make sure the mould was perfect before he hatched his Numinous. You can get Ian's details from me if he is not in the Association hand book. Simon Walworth (formerly of 3469)
#4
Good to see a National 12 pictured in the Sport England announcement for RYA funding in 2013, link here http://www.sportengland.org/funding/ngb_investment/whole_sport_plans_2013-17.aspx go to Sailing.

I know who it is, can you work it out? you Spinnaker lot better had!

Simon Walworth

N3469
#5
Here are the pictures I took at the Gill Series Spinnaker Open last weekend.
Graham & Zoe won, well done.
Thanks all of you for turning up, hope you all enjoyed the conditions.

http://tinyurl.com/bmkmwhu
#6
We have decided to cancel the Open and Training days next Saturday and Sunday, 11th and 12th June.
The main reason is down to all our regular crews being in the thick of exams.
We have decided to cancel rather than disappoint club members and visitors alike with a complete lack of competitors.
Next years dates will be given more consideration to ensure we have all our boats and crews available.
Sorry if you were planning to come, we promise we will make next year special, we might even get the long awaited call to run a Gill meeting!
Regards
Simon
3469
#7
For those interested, you can follow us on twitter at http://twitter.com/19ccRide#
The ride starts on the 21st April, so excuse the rubbish to date while we tested the uploads.
#8
Thursday 21st April will see brothers-in-law Simon Walworth and Tony Flanaghan cycle through nineteen counties of England, stopping off at nineteen cathedrals on the way. The ride is approximately 1200km total and quite challenging for two amateur cyclists!
Why nineteen and why cycling? Well, that is the age Simon’s son Rory died while out off roading on his mountain bike. Why cycling? Well, we believe you will support two 55+ year old men taking on such a big challenge.
The ride is to raise funds for the charity Wheels4life.org run by Hans Rey, one of Rory’s heroes. Wheels4life provide free bikes to individuals in third world countries enabling them to get to work, school in primitive areas where the gift of a bike can change lives. For details of the charity go to www.Wheels4life.org.
Their circular route from Salisbury Cathedral will take them as far west as Exeter, north to Lichfield and with Canterbury at its most easterly point, covering around 1200 km of English country lanes and city streets in nine days.
 
As we are supporting a USA charity, it is not possible to use ‘Just Giving’ so we are relying on your wish to either send a cheque payable to ‘Rory Walworth Memorial Fund’ or transfer funds electronically, the account sort code is 30-97-41 and account number 33123760.
Alternatively, you can donate via FirstGiving, the USA version of JustGiving.
Go to http://www.firstgiving.com/13639 register and make a donation, please leave a message so we can acknowledge your donation.
Simon Walworth
N3469 'So long & thanks for all the fish'
  
 
#9
Hi David, do you want 'so long' for the Northampton weekend? If yes, please give me a call.
Regards, Simon
#10
Here's a picture of the girls, well done all of you for a fantastic stand.
#11
Hello Jon, great to hear you are going to sail with us at Spinnaker this year. Ian Stables has put together a sailing programme for the Spinnaker 12's, we just need your email to forward details, you could send to Ian or me via Sarah at the office (not keen to put an email address on a forum).
There are a couple of boats for sale at Spinnaker, the pink Crusader may also be available, we could check.
If you have time, we would love to see you tomorrow for the New Years race.... I might even get my 12 out if it gets above freezing!
 
#12
I know you all go to a lot of effort to sort out Gill fixtures, but it grates a bit when you have a Gill event at Hamble (well known for a large 12 fleet) and ignore Spinnaker (actually has a large 12 fleet). Just what is it that makes the 12's stay away when Spinnaker is a favoured venue for other fleets?
If you say lack of breeze, I say we have had plenty of the aformentioned for the past three 12 events, ask Mr Camm.
Simon & Rosie
3469
#13
At Spinnaker Open with Bryn
#14
The Endeavour Championship is taking place this weekend,  1st to 3rd October at Burnham and our own Graham and Zoe are taking part.
This is the Championship of Champions sailed by the National Champions of the top two handed classes.
Details at: http://royalcorinthian.co.uk/endeavour-championship/
Here's wishing Graham & Zoe the best of luck in what will be interesting sailing conditions oif they are anything like the Solent this morning!
From all of us at Spinnaker
 
#15
The Spinnaker boats are planning to go to Swanage for their regatta on 8th August 2010.
We had a good enough turn out last year to get our own start and trophy, it was windy and great fun for those on the water.
Swanage are a great bunch and the racing is always well run and good fun, the 12's go really well and those who enjoy sea sailing will find the bay a lovely venue (like Weymouth without a two hour sail to the start!).
Put it on your calender, Spinnaker will be there to meet you.
Regards
Simon & Rosie
3469
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