Hickling Windsurfing Club - Forum: General Club Discussion

Jeff2 on Social media update

Wed, 02 Dec 2015 13:32:13 +0000

In addition to our Facebook page, please also see our Twitter account that has been running since the end of November. There is a link on the left side of the home page.

I've also fixed the broken link to the webcam, so you can catch the live action on the broad.

Regards,
Jeff Davison
News Editor

mike on How fast can you go?

Wed, 04 Nov 2015 18:40:44 +0000

Antoine Albeau 53.27 kts on Monday
Luderittz speed canal
50kts wind

Wells speed strip is our next best thing

Mike

mike on JP Screwdriver

Fri, 08 May 2015 15:17:14 +0100

If anyone finds (or has already found) a black JP crosshead screwdriver, it's mine! Suspect it's still stuck in the grass adjacent to sail rack where I left it on Wednesday. I should be there tomorrow early morning.

Mike

Carve131 on Camping at Riva del Garda

Mon, 20 Apr 2015 09:34:35 +0100

hi all I am going to Garda later in the year and know that there is a campside on the lake shore near riva - does anyone know the name or web address?
thanks

grahame on Ion rash vest

Thu, 09 Oct 2014 19:55:55 +0100

Hi guys I have left my ion rash vest in the changing room today if anyone finds it could you please let me know thanks Grahame

PhilDoig on Found: Maui Magic harness

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 12:19:59 +0100

Found on club beach at 8.30 yesterday evening (23.7.14): black/white/grey Maui Magic harness – on grass near to sail rack. Was last off the water and no-one else around. Left it in men’s changing room for safe-keeping. (You'll notice next time you try to hook-up )

Martin on Club Buddy System

Sat, 28 Sep 2013 12:00:40 +0100

Many thanks for the write up Mark and welcome to the club. It's good know the Buddy system worked for you, as it has for many others via support by other Buddies - Philip, Dave, Richard, John, and others. It was a pleasure to meet you. The plums are a nice bonus this year, I've never seen such a good crop before.

It's worth pointing out there is a lot of informal buddying going on too by way of tips and advice by other members who happen to be at the beach, so new members can be assured help, guidance, and a sense of humour isn't far away.

..and thanks for the comedy JT, only joking, no I'm not, y......etc.

Guest on Club Buddy System

Wed, 25 Sep 2013 20:30:35 +0100

Hi All.
Nice one Martin. Must have taken you a while to write that post.
ONLY JOKING. No I'm not. Yes I am

Mark3 on Club Buddy System

Wed, 18 Sep 2013 14:23:54 +0100

As a new member of Hickling Windsurfing Club, I thought I would take the opportunity to share my experience of the excellent buddy system operated by the club.
After exchange of emails and texts to arrange a suitable time, I was met by Martin, my buddy for the day at the appointed time one Saturday morning. Although not new to windsurfing itself, I still had a few uncertainties, what will the facilities be like, where do I find everything, how do I rig the club equipment etc. A very friendly person (like everyone else I have met at the club) Martin took the time to patiently explain everything I could possibly need to know about the club and getting started. Talking me through the facilities, club equipment, the broad, rigging the equipment and more, Martin completely dispelled all uncertainty. Nothing was too much trouble for him and by the end of our time together, which culminated in a very enjoyable first session on the water, I felt totally at ease in my new surroundings. Thanks Martin.
I thoroughly recommend the buddy system to anyone joining the club, particularly if you are new to windsurfing and/or anxious about joining somewhere new etc.
I also think the club equipment is a fantastic resource and this has enabled me to get on the water and have some seriously good fun until I can get my own equipment sorted.
The plums are also a fantastic resource! - where is my jar of jam Lisa?
Good times.
I look forward to seeing you on the water.
Mark

Philip on Club Kit Repaired

Thu, 05 Sep 2013 17:31:38 +0100

I'm pleased to tell you that the club 4.7m North Sail (this is the smallest of the four) has just been returned from the repairers (new bottom panel fitted), and, thanks to David Thorneycroft, will likely be returned to the kit hut on Saturday, or shortly thereafter, wind permitting!

Also, the pins on three of the mast bases were loose, and Tony West and I tightened them last week.

One member reported that the mast extension to club sail number 3 was missing, but it has been located left in a mast, has now been removed (stuck in with sand) and returned to the bag with Sail 3.

As far as I know, that means that all the club kit is restored to working order.

ENJOY YOUR SAILING, BUT PLEASE LOOK AFTER THE KIT WHEN YOU USE IT!!
The recent newsletter covered some aspects of kit care, including washing sand off kit, i.e.boards, sails, masts etc, and packing it up on the grass area, not on the beach.

Please report any problems with kit in the log provided in the kit hut, so we can deal with it.

Finally, PLEASE ENSURE THE KIT HUT DOOR IS LOCKED AT ALL TIMES WHEN NOT BEING ACCESSSED.

Thanks all.

Philip Peaston

Martin on Windsurfing Hickling on youtube

Tue, 20 Aug 2013 11:58:04 +0100

Nice videos, and great to see they run direct from the page.

Well done Neil.

Neil on Windsurfing Hickling on youtube

Sat, 17 Aug 2013 10:33:12 +0100

I have uploaded a couple of videos of windsurfing action at Hickling onto youtube. If you search for "Windsurfing Hickling" in youtube you should find them, otherwise the links are below.
I have tried to film as many members as possible so if you see someone with a camera stuck to their head give me a wave.

Martin on Sea Breeze and The Summer Sun?

Mon, 15 Jul 2013 18:17:00 +0100

I'm not an expert but here is my observations.

The sea breeze works in a Southerly, more powerful with a little Easterly in it, less powerful with a little Westerly.
Works slightly better pre-summer where the sea is still cold.
Comes in at 3:30pm ish. Can stay for 2 hours or so.
Doesn't work when the wind is Northerly - haven't a clue why.
Can be the only place on the whole Eastern coast/UK to be windy.
If the forecast shows 5 to 10 mph Southerly off the coast then it usually works for me.

Hope that helps.

MarkT on Sea Breeze and The Summer Sun?

Tue, 09 Jul 2013 16:25:17 +0100

Hello All,

Do any of you experienced hands want to chip in and express an opinion on when / if sea breezes kick in at Hickling on these Summer days? For instance, on a relatively still day like today is there a predictable hour or so of wind in the evening, or is not as easy as that?

Cheers,
Mark

Dicky Boy on Warm and windy at last!

Tue, 28 May 2013 21:16:55 +0100

Pleased to report it was a mighty fine pint too!