Well, stormy Saturday was the forecast, lightning, torrential rain. What did we get? Overcast, with bright spells and a few showers passing through, oh and no wind! Well the wind did fill in about 3.30, just after most of the select group of sailors that did turn up (not being put off by the forecast) decided they wouldn’t wait for wind any longer (or were they just in the mood for an ice cream?)… Read full article “Stormy Saturday”
Bass Week Preparations
With Bass Week just two weeks away, final preparations are being organised.
Would all members who are not partaking in any of Bass Week please arrange to take their boats home, or move them to the bottom of the middle field for storage.… Read full article “Bass Week Preparations”
Night Jar 13
Another Thursday with sunshine and a warm light wind. This time the direction was again NW but it swung NE as the race progressed. There were twenty starters. It would have been twenty one if Andy Sugden’s lauching trolley hadn’t expired on the way to the slipway!… Read full article “Night Jar 13”
Fun Weekend
A weekend to ourselves, no visitors, no scheduled racing, just camping on site, team games, fun in Toppers, barbeque, and rain showers thrown in.
Here’s some pics of the rounders match (which went ahead on Tog’s new grass! – perhaps it’ll repair before Bass Week…), and the Topper challenge (a video will be prepared some time in the future).… Read full article “Fun Weekend”
Night Jar 12
This week’s Night Jar was held in ideal sailing conditions with blue skies, warmth and a F2 NW wind. Twenty four boats signed on and the number would have been higher had not the majority of the Topper Fleet been away on school trips.… Read full article “Night Jar 12”
Weekend Pursuits
With many members taking part in The Lord Birkett open meeting at Ullswater this weekend, club racing was slightly quieter than usual and started with another race in the Celebrity Glass pursuit series. Pam and Mik got away keenly, but the slightly blustery conditions caught Pam out at the windward mark and she capsized while tacking round, leaving Mik to take the lead.… Read full article “Weekend Pursuits”
Sad News
Longer standing members will be sad to learn of the recent passing of former F15 sailor Jim Sampson who was a member in the 1980s & 90s
Jim’s funeral is to be held at 2.30pm on Wednesday 16 July in Wetheral Church.… Read full article “Sad News”
Night Jar 11
With a SSW force 4 wind blowing and 15 boats competing, having two fully crewed rescue boats on the water was essential. There were numerous capsizes and six retirements. Richard Broughton and Peter Winfindale went synchronised swimming and pulled out of the race as did Joan & Jack Hardie who had ended up with mast in mud.… Read full article “Night Jar 11”
Learning to sail opportunities
For kids of aged 9 or over we have three x one-week/5 day Start Sailing
courses (RYA stage 1 and 2) running 9.00 to 17.00 on the following dates,
Monday-Friday:-
a) 21 to 25 July
b) 28 July to 1 August
c) 11 August to 15 August
Then a short week and following Monday, 19 to 22 August plus Monday 25 August.… Read full article “Learning to sail opportunities”
Weekend Series
While Chris and Julie headed south to spend the day in Wimbledon No 1 court, and were delighted that the forecast rain held off, as well as witnessing the surprise defeat of No 1 seed Serena Williams, club racing comprised a weekend championship series, in bright but cool airs.… Read full article “Weekend Series”