Perhaps we shouldn’t have been so smug about the last bank holiday when those down south had a wet day as we basked in sunshine. Not only is it wet here, but the wind has been picking up as per the forecast.… Read full article “Bank Holiday Monday”

Several members were competing at different open meetings over the weekend

Sam Hall finished in 2nd place on Saturday at Winsford Flash. He won a £5 voucher and a crewsaver wallet.

Well done also to Robbie D/Big E and Scumper/Zefer who went to Windermere for an RS400 event and came 1^st and 2^nd in the silver fleet (10^th and 11^th overall) in fleet of 43 boats. … Read full article “Sail Away”

It looked like we could have been waiting for the wind for a while this morning. At least we had a glorious view while we’re waiting though 🙂

Unexpectedly the wind did fill in enough to get racing underway by 12 Noon, but it was never forecast to be exciting!… Read full article “Sunday Sun”

Another glorious day to brag about – especially as other parts of the country will be publicising a ‘typical wet bank holday’

The day started with a good south easterly, but it faded as on Sunday. Fortunately it sprang back and racing got underway almost on time (OD Ian Campbell had threatened to start on time all weekend).… Read full article “Bank Holiday Monday”

Nine members of the Youth Squad braved the very cold weather and difficult sailing conditions when Dave Woodhead from the RYA came to do a session on boat handling.

For many it turned into a day of survival and numerous capsize drills!… Read full article “Youth Squad News”

The club sailing season got underway on an unexpectedly glorious morning – clear blue skies, cold after a hard frost, and a gentle southerly breeze. Substantially better than the gales which had been forecast earlier in the week. Mike Turner arrived expecting to be sitting on shore watching the racing, but the conditions were so pleasant he went out for his first sail of the season with Sue Watson crewing.… Read full article “Sail of Two Winds”