The arrival of the French Olympic team happened to coincide with the installation of the long-awaited new steps on the wall outside the club, courtesy of the harbour authority. It was only natural that our visitors should be asked to unveil this welcome improvement, which was duly done by Sarah (Laser Radial), Camille and Mathilde (470) at the end of the first afternoon's training in rare and glorious sunshine.
The message seems to have got through that visiting dignitaries etc arriving by boat during the sailing events may well have to use these steps and they are now clearly what is needed.
The French, New Zealand and British teams will be in and around the yard (and bay) during the next month, so do take the opportunity to meet them and ask all those technical questions - there won't be another chance after the Olympics...
Steve Fraser
Submitted on 20th June 2012