The first race of the season in March was in much better conditions than we expected from the weather forecast but then all of April was terrible except for the Mid-Thames Trophy event at Littleton. Although 6 Aquarius boats went only 4 sailed due to the strong wind and AQSC only managed 4th place.
    Fortunately the Open Days at the start of May were better than forecast although there was little wind; the patrol boat and sailing cruisers with outboards were very useful for taking visitors out. The Open Days were very successful with 28 groups and 67 visitors; the most we have had this century and even more than we had to the Big Blue event in 1999. Five families soon joined and another five joined later in the year; an excellent result.
    The Regatta on 17-18 June had very hot fine days but the wind was very light, variable and shifty; much better for the Jazz/BBQ evening than for sailing. There was good support for the regatta and we had 5 novices, including 3 ladies, in the novice/ladies race; just as well there wasn't a strong wind.