Due to the buildup of the pond weed, instead of sailing we had another attempt at removing the weed in the SE corner of the pond. It was eventually decided that after several days and methods spent on the removal, that the spread of the weed was over too great an area for this to be done by hand. Given the large area of weed it was decided to cancel the Great Southern Series of regattas scheduled for the 7th & 8th February (IOM) and the 14th & 15th March (DF95) to be run later in the year, spring if possible. Thanks to all those who put in time to try and solve this problem.