51 boats turned out across four fleets for a day’s racing in varied conditions to test across the sailors’ range of skills. Leigh and Lowton sent the largest fleets of boats, and won three of the four fleets, allowing(?) our own Sam Hall to win the Junior fleet, from Kirk Knights of where other than Leigh & Lowton
Andrew Green Leigh & Lowton SC
Sam Hall Bass SC
Tom Keegan Leigh & Lowton SC
What better way to end such a hot day with a sail? There were 22 takers for the Night Jar which was held in the northern corner of the lake which generally held a slight breeze even though it had made a quick about turn from the SE breeze that had been blowing an hour before.… Read full article “Hottest Day of Year!”
The GP14 Northern Area Championship was held at the club on 20/21 June. The forecast suggested there should be a good breeze to benefit good racing, and with a bit of luck racing would be over before the showers move in later in the afternoon.… Read full article “GP14 Northerns”
It was a little disconcerting to see two wind turbines on Moota turning in opposite directions!!! What would we be in for today? At least they were turning even if from the wrong direction! Did we speak too soon, as the wind quickly faded 🙁 Surprisingly by 12 the wind had filled in from the south west and racing was underway by 12.30.… Read full article “Soggy Sunday”
Sunday was another glorious day for sailing. The wind blew from the south west, and was strengthened with the sea breeze for the afternoon racing.
William and Elaine were a little too eager for the first start and were recalled for being over the line, but that was not the only reason for Scumper sailing off into the distance.… Read full article “Sunny Weekend”
Sam Hall sailed in the NW Junior Traveller event at Ullswater on Saturday. Just one second separated him from victory and winning the event.
This weekend’s weather was somewhat different to the sunny conditions we enjoyed last week.… Read full article “Beaten by a Whisker”
Will the rain hold off for the evening? Nice breeze to get the fleet around the course, even though it’s not as warm as it was at the weekend.
The wind held and the rain held off (well a little drizzle but does that count?!),… Read full article “Thursday Night Jar”
The wind was there at the start of the day, but was from the wrong direction and then faded again. The answering pennant was raised, so sailors thought they could be waiting for a sea breeze before taking to the water.… Read full article “Sunday Sizzler”
Overall
The morning breeze filled the lake with white horses from the southerly breeze, but as the race time approached the wind eased to give the sailors some exciting legs in the Celebrity Glass pursuit. William and Elaine were last to start in the race and should have paid more attention to where the fleet went, as they headed for 4 instead of 5!… Read full article “Saturday Update”