Tinker Weekend
The birth of a new fleet
It started with the Sailing Sec standing at the end of the jetty (when he had some spare time) remotely controlling his new toy, a DragonForce 65 yacht. Within weeks, Bean joined the action, and today the small family massively increased with an influx of another 17 yachts!… Read full article “The birth of a new fleet”
Rescue Saturday 17 September�
We are hosting an open for Tinkers this weekend alongside club racing and need an additional couple of people to help on rescue from around 12.30hrs.
If you can help please contact Mike Hunter
Personal tutors abound!
Saturday started with an open day, promoted by the RYA, to introduce people to sailing with taster sessions for which there was a a lot of interest and some good sailing conditions being bright and sunny with light winds.
Saturday’s racing comprised the final two races in the Scarness Cup and Autumn Cup series.… Read full article “Personal tutors abound!”
Night Jar 17
New fleet emerging…
Watch this space for more information on what is likely to be the biggest active one design fleet in the club!
10 days and counting…
Workday Challenge�
We have an open day this Saturday to encourage everyone to try sailing.
No charge.
Open to all – encourage your friends and colleagues to come along and try our sport.
Starts 10am
For those that want to take things further there will be a sailing course at the end of the month.… Read full article “Workday Challenge�”
Fleet Challenge B
A select group of boats turned out on Saturday for the fleet challenge. The rain had started on cue, and continued throughout the afternoon, which may have been an off-putting factor for some. The lake was initially partially shadowed by Sale Fell, but the wind backed and strengthened to the South, resulting in two of the four starters quickly peeling off and returning to shore soon after the start.… Read full article “Fleet Challenge B”