With many members taking part in The Lord Birkett open meeting at Ullswater this weekend, club racing was slightly quieter than usual and started with another race in the Celebrity Glass pursuit series. Pam and Mik got away keenly, but the slightly blustery conditions caught Pam out at the windward mark and she capsized while tacking round, leaving Mik to take the lead.… Read full article “Weekend Pursuits”
Sad News
Longer standing members will be sad to learn of the recent passing of former F15 sailor Jim Sampson who was a member in the 1980s & 90s
Jim’s funeral is to be held at 2.30pm on Wednesday 16 July in Wetheral Church.… Read full article “Sad News”
Night Jar 11
With a SSW force 4 wind blowing and 15 boats competing, having two fully crewed rescue boats on the water was essential. There were numerous capsizes and six retirements. Richard Broughton and Peter Winfindale went synchronised swimming and pulled out of the race as did Joan & Jack Hardie who had ended up with mast in mud.… Read full article “Night Jar 11”
Learning to sail opportunities
For kids of aged 9 or over we have three x one-week/5 day Start Sailing
courses (RYA stage 1 and 2) running 9.00 to 17.00 on the following dates,
Monday-Friday:-
a) 21 to 25 July
b) 28 July to 1 August
c) 11 August to 15 August
Then a short week and following Monday, 19 to 22 August plus Monday 25 August.… Read full article “Learning to sail opportunities”