 Another new member has been born in the shape of George Alfred a son to Roy and Cath, who weighed in at 8lb 1oz at 10:18 on Saturday morning. All doing well
Meanwhile back on the water, the north east breeze resulted in the OD and Herb freezing their little socks off on the committee boat as the fleets sailed around the courses in moderate airs. |
SUNday
Not as muggy as Saturday, but certainly a lot sunnier 🙂 The light airs struggled to fill in, but when the OD went out and set a line, Herb started to get frustrated when the boats on the shore with sails up made no effort to move to the start line.… Read full article “SUNday”
Saturday Sailing
After a hot sunny week, Saturday was disappointingly hazy and muggy. A taster session was held during the morning for newcomers to the sport. This was followed by some Youth Squad training and a race (or should that be a drift).… Read full article “Saturday Sailing”
More Bank Holiday Successes
On Bank Holiday Monday, 5th. May, Sam Hall competed in the latest North West Junior Travellers Series at Budworth S C . Sam won his event and is seen here collecting a silver cup, plaque and a £15 voucher.
Meanwhile David and Lynn Lawson sailed consistently at Lochmaben to the Scottish Area Championship out of a fleet of beat Twenty-two GP14s.… Read full article “More Bank Holiday Successes”
Ron Beck
It is with sadness we announce that Ron Beck has passed away. His funeral was held at Brigham Church. He leaves his wife Daphne
Bank Holiday Monday
Can’t be! It’s Sunny! Shame is that there’s no wind. Bass is again the epicentre of its own micro-climate. From time to time ripples on the water tease us into thinking the wind is filling in and settling down. No such luck.… Read full article “Bank Holiday Monday”
Quiz Night
The social event of the weekend was the Sunday night quiz – Boys v Girls. Devised by Kayla and Gary the men had to answer girlie questions (e.g. What is the average number of items girls get in a handbag?) while the ladies had to answer boys questions (e.g.… Read full article “Quiz Night”
Action Photos
Rich Critchley took various photos at the weekend which can be found on the following link.
Also, some more photos have been added to the Youth Squad gallery
Catapult National Championships 2008
The warmest bank holiday weekend of the year, with a strong southerly breeze, greeted a fleet of nine catapult association sailors for their national championship. The gusts caught out some sailors and results in a capsize – catamarans not being easy boats to right!… Read full article “Catapult National Championships 2008”
Laser/Mirror/Handicap Open
Sat 12pm: Too many people must have been looking at the forecast to travel today! That includes club members. Of those that have turned up there are presently 5 boats preparing to venture out. Whether they stay up or out is a totally different matter.… Read full article “Laser/Mirror/Handicap Open”