After the recent heavy rain the lake level has started to rise, so keep an eye on it and consider moving your boats up from The foreshore to higher ground.
Please don’t rely on the webcam at present as it is not active following a power cut.… Read full article “Be prepared ”
A lack of wind put proceedings on hold until after 12 at which time the wind was filling in on the eastern side of the bay. With sufficient interest in racing, the rescue crews started to launch the boats, but the wind faded more rapidly than it appeared, so the boats were retrieved, and racing abandoned for the day.… Read full article “Waiting for Wind”
As another busy season draws to a close, there is an impressive list of prizes to be awarded at the forthcoming prize giving being held at the North Lakes Hotel, Penrith on Saturday 26 November.
For those that have not yet booked their place please do so by the end of next week (19 November) to be assured of a place using our webcollect link
Check below to see if you won a prize.… Read full article “Prize Winners 2016”
With a bitter NE wind, perhaps the heading should have been Winter drawers on! However, the forecast gusty wind did not materialise and there was a gentle force 1-2. There were only four takers for the first race. Bob Gate was keen to get back on the water after several weeks off, but didn’t get off to a good start when he was stuck in the reeds.… Read full article “Winter Draws On”
There was a successful evening of celebrations for bonfire night celebrations on Saturday. Thanks to all those that contributed to, and helped build, it.
After the bonfire was lit there was a firework display from the end of the jetty
Despite the end of British Summertime, the weather was still a bit milder than last week! As elsewhere in the country, there was a general lack of wind, although there was a channel of breeze running down the middle of the lake.… Read full article “End of Summertime ”
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With little wind during the morning, it seemed promising for some good sailing conditions for the 17 strong fleet of Flying 15s when the wind filled in from the south, despite the forecast being from the north east.… Read full article “Flying 15 Team Racing”
As heralded by Andrea, it’s time to book your tickets for the The Annual Prizegiving Dinner Dance at The North Lakes Hotel on Saturday 26 November using this link.
For those that have pre-booked accommodation with us, we will add the accommodation to your order after you have ordered (so that we know how you are proposing to pay)
We are considering purchasing a small stock of club ties, subject to there being sufficient interest.
Similarly, a suggestion has been put forward for ladies neck scarves. Would you be interested?
If you would like to purchase one, email us, or add your name to a post on our Facebook page
We have no rescue cover for next Saturday so please get in touch if you can help.
No rescue, no sailing…