First shock of the day was the weather! The forecast rain did not appear and there was a good westerly to blow the fleet around the course.
The first race in the Asymmetric Cup, where the course is set on a windward leeward basis, had the asymmetric fleet rounding the leeward mark in the opposite direction to the other fleets.… Read full article “Sunday Shockers”
New Boats Launched
Two new boats were launched this weekend. First there was our new RIB, named Christopher Graham after our rescue crewman that was tragically killed in a car accident. Secondly, Mike Moore launched his new F15 and named it Highwayman in honour of his father Denis (Monty Python fans may suss out the link).… Read full article “New Boats Launched”
Sad News
It is with sadness that we have learnt of the death of long standing member Jimmy Currie after a long illness.
Although not an active sailor, he helped in the background for many years.
Our thoughts are with his wife Isobel, son and daughter Neil and Liz, and their families.… Read full article “Sad News”
60th AGM
The final day of the season proved to be too windy to tempt anyone out to sail, so the Winter Trophy was won by Joan/Jack Hardie on fleet handicap and Ethan Dawson, crewed by dad Robin, on personal handicap basis. Though windy, and a little threatening rain wise, it stayed dry for many boats to be packed away and removed from site.… Read full article “60th AGM”
RYA Community Awards 2011
Further to the Club successfully nominating William Carruthers for an RYA Community Award (Lifetime Commitment) he has just been to the award ceremony in London which recognised the efforts of 48 people from around the country for their efforts in connection with our sport.… Read full article “RYA Community Awards 2011”
Dinner Dance 2011
The 60th Annual Prize Giving dinner dance took place at Armathwaite Hall Hotel, Bassenthwaite on Saturday 19 November 2011.
An unexpected quiz, which many found surprisingly challenging, was won by the table with our own quiz masters – Gary and Kayla with the score of 15 out of a max 42!… Read full article “Dinner Dance 2011”
Non-Starter
The November series failed to get off the ground this week. Clear skies all around; a lack of wind to drive the turbines on Bothel; wind on the coast; but in the micro climate that is Dubwath, there was low lying fog that was very slow to burn off.… Read full article “Non-Starter”
Bonfire Night
Thanks to Mik for these memories from the bonfire night celebrations, and, of course, to all those people who made it happen!
The End is Nigh
The final two races counting towards the 2011 club championship were scheduled for Saturday. The forecast winds were similar to those forecast last week – the exception being that the forecast seemed more realistic winds winds in the high teens mph gusting high 30s mph!… Read full article “The End is Nigh”
Flying 15 Team Racing
The annual F15 team racing event, and efforts to AVOID being awarded the Grotty Potty, started today at 14.30
The forecast was for some great winds, but the risk of very strong gusts passing through. Deja Vu?
Fifteen Fifteens have turned up to contest the Team Racing and Open Meeting event.… Read full article “Flying 15 Team Racing”