Sunday benefitted from wall to wall sunshine with a light, but freshening, wind from the southwest though there were some regular major shifts from the northwest. The shifts did cause some calm patches but the fleet of 11 boats kept moving.… Read full article “Solo Open”
Laser Open
There was a better wind than forecast to greet the fleet of 26 boats in today’s Laser open, and with the sun breaking through the clouds from time to time it was a pleasant day.
For a change the general wind direction was fairly steady, though there were some shifts on the water for sailors to contend with.… Read full article “Laser Open”
Weekend Series
The lake was surprisingly calmer than forecast on Saturday, though started off a little drizzly, so there were a few takers for the start of the weekend series.
The wind and gusts did pick up a little over the course of the afternoon to give some good planing conditions.… Read full article “Weekend Series”
Ullock Mug/Grisedale Cup/McMillan Cup/Round Table Tankard/Weekend D 2018
Topper, NWJTT and Mirror Open
Three fleets totalling 42 boats took to the water for an afternoon of sun and shifting winds. With light winds forecast from the east, there was a bit of hope that a sea breeze from the south west was starting to bed in.… Read full article “Topper, NWJTT and Mirror Open”
Just the Job
In contrast to last weekend’s sunny windy weather, Saturday was overcast with a lack of wind. There had been a good turnout for the morning training session, but fewer numbers for the afternoon race. Those that were there were keen to sail so, despite the lightest of airs, probably one of the smallest courses (A-9-0) was set just in case the course needed shortened, but it suited the conditions and those racing.… Read full article “Just the Job”