Tinker Rally
Tinker Rally
What a beautiful morning – very few clouds, with a patchy breeze sufficient for the Tinker fleet to enjoy an early 1030 start
By the time club racing started the wind had filled in from the SE, and the course allowed some good planing on starboard tack, but not always on port!… Read full article “Tinker Rally”
Clever So and So
Bass Week legend/ pain in the bum (Not my words!), Alan Roberts has just won the under 18s in the Enterprise Junior Nationals and came third overall. Who has he been lying about his age to – us or them?!
Well done
September Storms
Saturday: Not a good forecast. Flood warnings. High gusting winds. Rain
The wild conditions in the morning were sufficient to postpone the taster session, but the Youth Squad duly turned up for their 1pm race. The five competitors all took to the water, and all capsized.… Read full article “September Storms”
Nappy Times!
Congratulations to Mark and Kirstie Somerville on the much awaited birth of a son, Matthew Lawrie, and first grandchild for John and Wendy…and then there were two!
Also, congratulations go to Lesley and Andrew Drummond on the birth of their daughter Iona Alice – all doing well
Two in a week!… Read full article “Nappy Times!”
Waiting for Wind
Though the forecast is for a gentle breeze, the mirror-like water does not give us much hope!
Perhaps it would have been better if the wind had stayed away because the drizzle came down as the OD tried to determine where to set the course.… Read full article “Waiting for Wind”
Flags or Signals?
Light winds and sunshine was forecast – didn’t really get much of either! The sun did come out from time to time, and there was a pleasant light breeze before the start, but an over eager handicap fleet (or was it the commodore?!)… Read full article “Flags or Signals?”
Bank Holiday Weekend
Oooohh Arrrhhh!
He Who Makes the Least Mistakes..
It was one of those mornings. A good breeze (at times), with hollow patches in between, but did anyone really make the most of it all?
First Scumper and Robbie D only just made it to the start line on time, but as they crossed the line a recall signal was sounded so they ducked back just in case (turns out they weren’t over the line in any case!).… Read full article “He Who Makes the Least Mistakes..”