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There was not a quorum at the AGM last night so it has been fixed for another date which is the 3rd Juin. Hope more people manage to attend!

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And finally, packing after the event - ready to leave.

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Drink and snacks after the prize giving

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Speech by our President Aline seen with the judges

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The winners!

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Stocking up on the pasta and sausage evening's calories for the next day's sailing

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Photographing Anthony and his special way (Welsh?) of successfully cooking the sausages

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Masses of crews to serve!

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Patricia and Celine busy serving the hungry yacht crews

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While an army of cooks sorted out the sausages, others are left all on their own to deal with cooking pasta for about 160 people in very difficult conditions !

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Anthony S said to me 'So why are you in this photo Carolyn? You have done nothing to help shop, prepare or cook all these sausages'!!!!! (Normal Welsh/English bickering). Very true thou - I am just a groupie who wanted to be seen around this army of sexy chefs! If it is any consolation to him, I never even got around to tasting one of those yummy sausages. Brownie points for his brother-in-law who replenished the low stocks of charcoal (English efficiency)otherwise it was an evening 'sans' sausages. And unlike the French - no bread - which was a pity. I would have preferred bread to pasta like a lot of the participants I spoke to as we didn't know how to handle the sausages - but all the helpers were for the pasta when I investigated afterwards - except Celine's dad who agreed with me. Will try and find more supporters here. And isn't it easier to give distribute bread?

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The sky is getting clearer and clearer!!! Not a great picture but my camera is really only for close up views - this is the best I can do for long shots! Patrick wants to know why the sea 'slopes' here?

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Some sailing fans are spotted watching the race

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Finally, on Saturday afternoon a bit of serious sailing!

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Waiting around is tiring, so Loic decides to see if the bbq equipment works for Sunday evening - or is he planning to blow up the club here ?!

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View of the dinghies on Saturday morning in very grim weather - not a soul in sight.

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Judges posing for me

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Aaahhh - I'm having a bad hair day as I pose with Clare and Anthony!!!!

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Arrival back to shore after a very breezy afternoon

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A broken mast - as the east wind increases in force.

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Busy organising the race

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Well known Y C sea dogs

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First prize for the most original look of the day - beating that of Jean Louis who normally wins!

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The long and tiring work of entering all the race details onto the computer

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Young sailors waiting around before the first afternoon of sailing

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A bit of publicity for St Tropez can be spotted here!

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Listening (carefully?) to instructions for the races

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Displaying the amazing t shirt given to all 29 er participants

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Loic busy on the computer

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Enrolling for the weekend

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Securing all the equipment as high winds are predicted.

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View of beach from Yacht Club

Remember - no cars or trailers allowed to stay on the beach - parking tickets from the office for the official car park.

Make sure that the boats are secure in case of strong winds.

Please clean up afterwards if you are planning a bbq on the beach!

General registration is on Friday morning from 9 am onwards

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A rare moment of relaxation for Aline and her team

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Aline and Loic planning the races for the Euro Cup

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The first arrivals try out their dinghies

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Nice sunny day for arrivals

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Busy unpacking

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Arriving at the Yacht Club for the 29 er weekend over Easter