Following a stormy night, and significant rainfall, the lake level has risen substantially today, and is likely to rise overnight.
Please keep an eye on the webcam in the morning and consider the need to relocate your boat from the foreshore.
Saturday was blustery and wet for the start of the Tinkers open meeting. The conditions resulted in several capsizes, with one Tinker getting their mast stuck in the mud; when it was brought up the mast was bent, and the rudder broken, so it needed a tow back to shore.… Read full article “Quiet Weekend”
Saturday was mild with a good F2-3 SSE breeze and a fleet of 9 boats, including 3 trainees trying their hand again.
Neil/Archie led the way in their RS400, winning both races in the water and on handicap with Artur in an Aero securing two 2nds and daughter Olivia in an ILCA 6 two 3rds.
A poor forecast and the end of the school holidays resulted in a lack of competitors this weekend.
On Saturday five trainees had the opportunity to race without being impeded by club members. They sailed well in the strengthening winds, and there were no capsizes.… Read full article “Quiet Weekend”
Sunday started with a katabatic breeze that faded all too quickly such that the first race of the weekend championship series was in light, variable airs, and the next race being abandoned…
In contrast, the final bank holiday Monday of the season provided champagne sailing conditions with a SSW freshening F3.… Read full article “August Bank Holiday”
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Kestrel 1641 was built by Hartley in 2017 and sold in October that year. It was lightly sailed, often with 1:1 instruction in 2018 but has not been used since.… Read full article “Kestrel Dinghy 1641 For Sale”
We are saddened to learn of the recent passing of Jackie Gebhard after a long battle with cancer.
Jackie and husband Dave have been long time visitors at the club, being active on and off the water, and briefly members too.… Read full article “Sad News”
It is with sadness that we have just learnt of the death of Mike Moore, a day after his 76th birthday. Although being treated for cancer in recent months, his passing was unexpectedly sudden, and peaceful, with his family at his side.… Read full article “Sad News”
The Mirrors/Teras had the strongest fleet for the latest championship weekend series. As the sun shone, with a F2 that freshened towards the end of the day, conditions were ideal.
Though John/Artur in a VX One led the asymmetric fleet, on handicap Neil Archie in their RS400 won both races.… Read full article “Championship Weekend”
No wind + no OD + very few potential sailors = no racing on Saturday.
Sunday’s forecast wasn’t much better, and it didn’t look promising an hour before racing, but Bass micro climate offered the inkling of hope as ripples filled the bay from the SE.… Read full article “Slow Saturday”