Friends & Family Day

Three passing joggers, plus Duncan

They were just jogging around the reservoir when they decided they'd like to go for a sail. Duncan agreed to show them the ropes.

Sailing with nana and grandad

Dave Trott and three young sailors

Friends of the Commodore

See Paul, even they can keep your boat upright.

A first sail, in a classic Mirror dinghy

Mirror and Enterprise full of first-time sailors. Their first race?

Jenny out on the wire, chased by a GP14

Shabana Mahmood MP experiences a GP14

Shabana Mahmood, Paul Leather and Peter Wain

Peter first sailed at Midland SC 80 years ago.

Peter Wain - 80 years at Midland SC

Peter was presented with a commemorative glass paperweight by Commodore Paul Leather and Shabana Mahmood MP.

Second sail

Shabana insisted on a second go, this time with her sister. Douglas Briger at the helm.

Paul shows how it's done

Not sure if he has the entire confidence of his crew though. The poor lad looks a bit worried.

Family gathering

While the children are out on the water, parents get some time to relax in the sun.