We received the sad news on 27th June that the BSAR for 2009 has effectively been cancelled. Issues with organising and low entry numbers have meant that it will not run this year.
The team is seeking an alternative regatta to enter - see future posts for more details.
27.6.09
24.5.09
Training Session - 23rd/24th May
The team held a practice weekend on the Solent in order to prepare for the BSAR 2009. We trained aboard the yacht 'Sash', kindly provided by team member, Paul.
Light winds made it difficult to cover all the scenarios we would have liked but it was a very useful session.
16.3.09
Preparing for the 2009 regatta
The team are now preparing for the 2009 BSAR regatta. We have a couple of crew vacancies so would like to hear from anyone who is interested in joining the team. Ideally you will be an experienced sailor who has taken part in regatta's previously.The team plan to have a training weekend in the summer with the full crew in order to practice key manoeuvres and ensure that each person knows their role on board well.
We are looking for sponsorship again as there are some items of equipment required this year. We would like to purchase a handheld GPS and a Henley branded spinnaker.
If you are able to help either as a potential crew member or would be willing to sponsor us, please make contact now - see below for email addresses.
5.1.09
Thinking ahead to BSAR 2009
The dates of the next Business Schools Alumni Regatta have been announced as 5th and 6th September, the same weekend as last year. Henley are very keen to retain their title and we are now thinking about getting the team together and preparing for the challenge.
This year LBS will be wanting to win the title back so it is safe to assume that the level of competition will be even more intense than in 2008. We hope to hold more practice sessions this year and focus the team on our weaker areas.
If you are part of the Henley alumni and would like to get involved with the team please contact either:
This year LBS will be wanting to win the title back so it is safe to assume that the level of competition will be even more intense than in 2008. We hope to hold more practice sessions this year and focus the team on our weaker areas.
If you are part of the Henley alumni and would like to get involved with the team please contact either:
- Tim Lawson (tim@lawsonconsulting.co.uk)
- Amanda Proddow (amanda.proddow@henley.com).
Video of BSAR 2008
The organisers of BSAR have released a video of the 2008 event. It is a training style production with hints and tips by Sam Connelly, the resident BSAR coach. Look out for the Henley boat!
10.9.08
We won at the first attempt!!
Great news... the Henley team won the BSAR 2008 regatta at the first attempt! Against stiff competition from other business school teams, the Henley crew took the top slot winning three out of the five races. See below for the full results table.
The weather during the regatta weekend was against us with the team having to contend with force 8 gales during much of the time on the water. Click the video link below to experience being on board with the crew. Check out the horizon at the top of the screen to see the angle the boat was at most of the time!
During the latter stages of the regatta the wind settled down a bit and the crew had time to relax between tacks.
22.8.08
Final Team Confirmed
The Henley team is now complete. Our members are:
- Mel Petrie (skipper)
- Tim Lawson (team organiser)
- Carl de Verteuil
- Bill Fawkner-Corbett
- Richard Wilkins
- Laurence Huxham
- Richard Steele
- Rick Hanslip
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