September is drawing to a close, and the temperature dipping, but the sun shone for an afternoon of medium winds to power the fleets around the course. With a couple of incidents before the start Nigel didn’t actually make it over the start line… First of all Paul got his Laser’s mainsheet caught around the bow of Nigel’s GP, causing Paul to capsize, and then be towed backwards!… Read full article “September Sunshine”
A Bit of Tinkering
A brief wet spell on Saturday didn’t put off the Tinker fleet of 11 boats from having an early race before scheduled club racing.
John Reekie’s son planned to sail his Oppie but perhaps needs a little more training on tying knots…
There were only three boats for club racing, but with Jonathan retiring there were only two finishers, of which John Reekie took the honours with Ant/Jo 2nd.… Read full article “A Bit of Tinkering”
Night Jar 17
Better than last week…but only marginally. Eleven boats crossed the line and headed for A. But it was painfully slow. Val & Ken turned around and paddled back to the livestock as John’s Solo had taken an initial lead and wasn’t going to be caught.… Read full article “Night Jar 17”
What Happened There?
While the rest of the country enjoyed more sunshine, the lake was cloud covered all afternoon, though there was no sign of showers that were evident just a matter of miles away. There was a promising southerly force 2 breeze when the start line was set, but the risk of a swing to the south west came to fruition much sooner than expected when it affected boats on the first beat!… Read full article “What Happened There?”
Night Jar 16
Bates ready at jetty and Safety ready to go. But the wind was disappearing: Can’t use 0. Maybe 4-A-B? But wind faded at A, then B. Val waited until the last moment but raised N over A so “no racing today”. … Read full article “Night Jar 16”
August Bank Holiday
The long weekend of activities started on a showery Friday when there was a splash day for junior sailors to have organised fun messing around in boats.
The rain showers had passed through by Friday evening, and the good weather continued through Saturday, although the temperature had noticeably dropped.… Read full article “August Bank Holiday”
Night Jar 15
As it was the start of the Holiday Weekend 20 boats turned out for this round of the Night Jar. The course was 0-1-4-B which gave a fair length beat and two kite legs although the wind was doing strange things on the second. … Read full article “Night Jar 15”
Where’s the Summer Gone?
The weekend after Bass Week typically has a dearth of sailors, so on Saturday the Lakeland triathlon was operated from the club with approx 350 competitors split over short and long courses. Grey, overcast weather was accompanied by winds that whipped up a few waves for the swimming part of the competition, and making the cycling and running more challenging into various head winds.… Read full article “Where’s the Summer Gone?”
Night Jar 14
Although it was blowy in coastal and North Cumbria area, Bass’ micro-climate came up with ideal conditions.
Only 7 boats started, probably due to the forecast and Bassweek exhaustion.
The figure of eight course 0-9-1-A gave three spinnaker legs. But 9-1 was really too tight for a kite, only Val and Ken persevering with it after the first lap.… Read full article “Night Jar 14”
Thursday Racing
For anyone not sailed out after a full programme of racing during Bass Week, you will be pleased to learn that the Night Jar series continues this Thursday, and Neil will be cooking the evening meal