August's picture for the caption competition is on the web site here. Please keep entries suitable for family competition.

If you have any more pictures for this caption competition please send them to me - thanks.

Steve - Commodore

Geoff drags the 161b thrashing Trout into the boat while steering the boat to the first mark single handed - a true feat of seamanship.

In an effort to go faster, the helm gets rid of excess and useless ballest.

Pre empting a disastrous capsize, the crew decided to go for the centre board as soon as possible.

What the ....???? I'm sure there was a toe-strap there this morning!

Having sneaked off sailing last weekend. Immediate action was required on the realisation that he may have been spotted!

In a shameless attempt to boost sales, Graham "the boat fixer" introduces his new on-the-water hull inspection service

You can get back in now - it wasn't a spider after all!

The question was - how long HAD the German U-boat been in the lake?

There's no such thing as the Kielder Water Monster, now stop whinging and sail!

Now wash your mouth out - that is no way to speak to your helm!!!

Confusion reigned on board to the cry of 'Water'.

Steve, are you allowed to enter a competition you are judging?

Yes - and what's more I could even win it!!!!!!!!!!!! What's the prize and when can I collect it?

Steve

Extra galley duty - Whenever you like

Experimental trial for new midge prevention tactics take place at Kielder.

Viola decided to act after Mike's "pink" fetish became public knowledge

Results of the August Caption Competition. I rather thought my own entry could have won it this month but in the end I went for Viola's entry:

"Now wash your mouth out - that is no way to speak to your helm!!!"

September's competition will be up shortly, thanks for the entries.

Steve