Light winds and sunshine was forecast – didn’t really get much of either! The sun did come out from time to time, and there was a pleasant light breeze before the start, but an over eager handicap fleet (or was it the commodore?!)… Read full article “Flags or Signals?”
Bank Holiday Weekend
Oooohh Arrrhhh!
He Who Makes the Least Mistakes..
It was one of those mornings. A good breeze (at times), with hollow patches in between, but did anyone really make the most of it all?
First Scumper and Robbie D only just made it to the start line on time, but as they crossed the line a recall signal was sounded so they ducked back just in case (turns out they weren’t over the line in any case!).… Read full article “He Who Makes the Least Mistakes..”
The Fleets Have Increased in Size
Two boats in one day! First there was the champagne launch of Mik Chappell’s new Mirror ‘Cadfarch’ – it means Charger, I believe. He did admit to trawling the spinnaker on its first launch 🙁
Secondly, Ken Allen’s Flying 15 which has been in storage for too many years now, has been bought by Tim Chittenden and reappeared at the club.… Read full article “The Fleets Have Increased in Size”
Sunday Sailing
As forecast, the day has been dry and started with a bit of wind.
The youth squad ventured down the lake for a picnic while racing for the MJM Trophy and Asymmetric Cup took place in the north end. The RS200s made the most of the winds in the asymmetrics’ windward leeward course with Andy and Emma taking pole position again
Mike Moore and Kayla broke away from the lasers when the wind picked up on the bottom reach of their course, to win the race.… Read full article “Sunday Sailing”
Bass Youth Squad Races
Blink and You’d Miss It!
In case you haven’t noticed we’ve broken through the 100,000 hits to this website – Thank you!
Club member Ian MacPherson claims to be that 100,000th visitor last Saturday (and he’s now provided the evidence!). Still must determine what the prize is…….… Read full article “Blink and You’d Miss It!”