The day started overcast but with a good southerly for the Mount Haes knockout. As soon as the first race was underway the wind eased, then the sun appeared, and later the wind faded more to the extent that race 5 was abandoned.… Read full article “Wednesday 24 July”
Tuesday 23 July
Monday’s rain passed through leaving prolonged sunny spells, and the forecast of a light breeze from the NNE. After a postponement, racing got underway about an hour late.
There was a couple of flypasts to briefly distract the sailors during the start sequence.… Read full article “Tuesday 23 July”
Monday 22 July
The sun may have been hidden by various rain clouds but there was a good breeze to get the fleets out for the first race in this year’s NSSA regatta for 208 sailors in 180 dinghies. The wind swung from the SE through almost 180 degrees soon before the first race resulting in a short postponement.… Read full article “Monday 22 July”
Are you ready?
The final countdown is on to the NSSA regatta 2024.
Listen to the event anthem produced by Nick Smith
Fleet list
Fleet Challenge B 2024
This weekend there is a four race series for all classes. The summer weather continues to be elusive, overcast with a light NNE breeze which varied in strength and direction throughout the afternoon.
Robbie D/Toggle in their F15 initially led the fleet in the first race, but spinnaker issues slowed them down, and Alistair/Oscar in a RS400 pulled ahead, winning on handicap, with Dave/Lynn 2nd.… Read full article “Fleet Challenge B 2024”
Sunday Racing
Following Saturday’s open meeting, racing was back to normal on Sunday, with the final race in two long series. Weather was milder, and a few more sunny spells, though the W breeze started off slightly lighter than Saturday. After lunch the breeze freshened to create some better planing conditions.… Read full article “Sunday Racing”
Laser Lakeland and Border Grand Prix 2024
On Saturday there was a Laser one day, three race open. The WNW force 3 backed through the afternoon to WSW as it increased to force 4.
Visitor Tim Keighly from West Riding mastered the conditions winning all three races and the trophy.… Read full article “Laser Lakeland and Border Grand Prix 2024”
Where’s Summer Gone?
Saturday sailing was another couple of races towards the MJM trophy for all classes. Perhaps it was the overcast, cold weather that put sailors off, or was it just other sailing events that kept them away?
The F2-3 held all afternoon, and though the wind was shifting, some boats were banging the corners on the beat which resulted in a few position changes.… Read full article “Where’s Summer Gone?”
Weekend Series
With the official start of summer, we could expect warmer weather, but it was not to be. After a sunny morning, the clouds moved in and the temperature dropped, but the westerly breeze held, then freshened towards the end of the afternoon.… Read full article “Weekend Series”