A large number of members took the opportunity of a decent weather forecast to bring Caravans and Tents to our wonderful Club for the long weekends sailing events. A group of our Ladies decided a trip to the nearby Lakes Distllery was a better option than taking part in racing.… Read full article “Late May BH Weekend”
Night Jar 4
Not so nice an evening last Thursday with overcast sky and a cold SW medium wind. However, sixteen boats took to the water.
The OD didn’t want to risk the wind shadow at 9 so B was moved downwind of it resulting in a short triangle of B-A-3 plus an interesting offset line making it hard to judge the beat from 3 to Y/Z.… Read full article “Night Jar 4”
Calvert Trust Pennant 2015
Sunday’s BL 3 & postponed Calvert Trust Pennant Sandra’s Salver 2.
A small but select group of sailors took to the water on Sunday morning to take part in the Blencathra Trophy long series for Flying Fifteens. The wind was still strong and gusty predominately from a Westerly direction. Mike & Kayla won from Tim and Ian with Alan and Sue in 3rd.… Read full article “Sunday’s BL 3 & postponed Calvert Trust Pennant Sandra’s Salver 2.”
MG 9 & 10 etc. Saturday 16th May. What a Day!!
The day started with Neil, Mike & Jim teaching some of our younger and keener members in Mirrors and Toppers. It was great to see those who had come along for “Push the Boat Out” last weekend returning to learn and take part.… Read full article “MG 9 & 10 etc. Saturday 16th May. What a Day!!”
Night Jar 3 – An Evening of Sun, Wind, Good Food and Conversation.
Thursday was another great evening for racing. A brisk but constant easterly wind gave a start upwind of zero and a course of 4-3-1-0.
With 19 boats bunching on a short line a general recall was just avoided although Ethan was squeezed over.… Read full article “Night Jar 3 – An Evening of Sun, Wind, Good Food and Conversation.”
Adult Voyage Inverness to Whitehaven
An exciting opportunity to sail on a coast to coast 260 mile passage on James Cook in July from Inverness through the Caledonian Canal and down the West coast to Whitehaven.
There are only 8 places so if you are interested then don’t delay and contact us on either clientservices@oytnorth.org.uk… Read full article “Adult Voyage Inverness to Whitehaven ”
Bank Holiday Weekend
Just to let you all know what the plan is for the next bank holiday!
Saturday 23rd May – Wild West BBQ, we will be providing the food (some meat, breads and salads – veggie option too) for £7 per head.… Read full article “Bank Holiday Weekend”
Calvert Trust Pennant & Sandra’s Salver 2 Rescheduled.
The Calvert Trust Pennant & second event in Sandra’s Salver were abandoned last weekend due to strong winds, we have rescheduled them to this Sunday 17th May in place of BL4 etc.
Pushing the boat out
This weekend was the start of the RYA’s week long Push The Boat Out campaign to get more people on the water. Despite the damp start on Saturday there have been more than 100 visitors taking up the opportunity to get on to the water on wide ranging ways including rowing boats, kayaks, coracle, dinghies and catamaran.… Read full article “Pushing the boat out”