Wicked Whispers

The rumours and scandal page

April 2008 - The rumour mill has been very dry and quiet the past year (unlike the weather). However, this site will try very hard to unearth saucy or spicy comments and opinions. Email the Webmaster with information to help him dig the dirt!

March 2007 - The rumour mill has been somewhat quiet of late. Some say it is because Skip has become mature and sensible. The general consensus however, is that he has been out of the country a lot so our spies have not been able to dig any dirt!!!

April 2006 - Has the Skipper of Electron gone soft? Rumours abound as to why Electron did not appear in the JOG Nab Tower Race. Is it too cold for the old fart and his crew?

February 2004 - The crew of Electron were reported sailing past a boat in Southampton Water at the start of a Frostbite race screaming "Wanker" whilst pointing at the boat. This intrepid reporter decided to risk life and limb to investigate why such a mild mannered crew would so willingly infringe "Rule 69".
In the words of Electron's Skipper this is what happened: "We had just bailed out of the start of the race and were heading home when we saw a boat beating toward us on port tack with the anchor hanging over the side of the boat amidships and to leeward. I stood up at the helm, pointed at the problem and shouted "Anchor". The rest of Electron also joined in when I suddenly realised one of their crew was shaking his fist at us. It was at this point I realised they may have misheard us......."
All's well that end's well. The crew of Electron managed to point out the loose gear and a major incident was avoided!

January 2004 - Rumour has it Electron will now have to stick to races where the course is clearly visible at all times. Why? Skip has given up smoking so does not have a fag packet anymore. WANTED - navigator......

September 2003  - will somebody find the Skipper a job! Rumour has it he has turned into a right boat bum since July, sailing on all sorts of boats!

June 2003 - our roving reporter has heard a whisper on the grapevine that Electron is competing in the RSYC double Santander Race. I know, it seems unlikely but the Skipper is barking mad!! So who knows?

Early June 2003 - Spazz the bowman slandered in the pub. "He seems to sleep a lot and talk about Bowmans Union rights" was the statement heard. Anyone who can corroborate this statement should email the webmaster

April 2003 - Rumour has it Electron is getting serious! Only last week the Skipper was seen using two fag packets to prepare the navigation for the race. When challenged by this hard working reporter the Skipper replied: "*@ck off - I'm going to the pub".

July 2002 - Spies have informed the site that Electron has been out of the water twice in recent weeks. Is the Skipper of the boat getting braver when racing against the tide or is it tide gauges are misleading him when he tries to leave over the sill!!!!

Electron crew reported as saying "the Skippers barking mad" (this has to be unjust and unfounded!)

14th April 2002 - A strong rumour suggests naughty goings on this weekend. Electron crew all very drunk and over friendly and saying "we love you" to everything in a skirt. Hey, what's new!!

4th April 2002 - Has the Skipper of Electron turned gay? Recent race reports suggest a worrying trend! Our intrepid reporter caught up with the Skipper as he prepared for another weekend training at the Square Rigger, Port Hamble. When asked about which side he played for our reporter got a very simple answer (note from Editor - our reporter has decided not to press charges and should be back at work in two or three weeks)
As this web site offers a balanced view, here is the Skippers response.
He slipped and fell - honest! All I said was Nigel had a really nice arse! (see Cherbourg Race Reports)

9th March 2002 - Yacht Electron spied in Solent during a gale! Are these guys starting to get serious or were they desperate to find a pub before the storm really kicked in. Rumour has it the boat was fully crewed, storm sails set, with the strongest gust measured at 47 knots! If you can correct this mistaken identity then contact the Electron webmaster.

1st March 2002 - Electron crew seen working behind the bar of The Square Rigger Pub at Port Hamble. Is it true? They say there's no smoke without fire - perhaps the crew are working for drinks or maybe, just maybe, Massive Pubs Ltd have sponsored some JOG races and their staff are wearing Electron crew shirts in a bid to earn some cash back!

26th January 2002 - rumour has it Warsash jetty is going to be converted to a sail through McDonalds. After discreet enquiries, the intrepid Electron crew member "spazz" was seen running down the road with the harbour master right behind him shouting "gimme back my burger you b@@?tard". As soon as we have more solid news this page will be the first to know!