Saturday started with an open day, promoted by the RYA, to introduce people to sailing with taster sessions for which there was a a lot of interest and some good sailing conditions being bright and sunny with light winds.
Saturday’s racing comprised the final two races in the Scarness Cup and Autumn Cup series.… Read full article “Personal tutors abound!”
It wasn’t as rough as last week but it was still windy for this, the final round of the Night Jar. As last week, the wind was WSW and the course 0-2-B which used the same marks as, but the opposite way round to last week.… Read full article “Night Jar 17”
Watch this space for more information on what is likely to be the biggest active one design fleet in the club!
10 days and counting…
We have an open day this Saturday to encourage everyone to try sailing.
No charge.
Open to all – encourage your friends and colleagues to come along and try our sport.
Starts 10am
For those that want to take things further there will be a sailing course at the end of the month.… Read full article “Workday Challenge ”
A select group of boats turned out on Saturday for the fleet challenge. The rain had started on cue, and continued throughout the afternoon, which may have been an off-putting factor for some. The lake was initially partially shadowed by Sale Fell, but the wind backed and strengthened to the South, resulting in two of the four starters quickly peeling off and returning to shore soon after the start.… Read full article “Fleet Challenge B”
An hour before the start this week’s Night Jar looking decidedly dodgy with rough water and white caps around Scarness. But several helms were keen to compete and, following a slight lull, the safety boats were launched.
The wind was slightly south of West and, to try to give some shelter, the line was set at 2 with the course 0-B-2.… Read full article “Night Jar 16”
The Bank holiday started early for many campers that have been on site since Thursday (using up a spare day in our allocation). A walk up Catbells for many was celebrated with some fizz on the summit, though Scumper seemed to struggle opening it!… Read full article “August Bank Holiday”
The early start to the Holiday Weekend allowed a number of crews who don’t usually sail in Thursday Racing to take to the water. We had Mike & Kayla in the Fifteen and Banter Phil in the 100 to bolster numbers.… Read full article “Night Jar 15”
Due to holidays we are short on rescue cover next weekend 27/28/29 August. If you can help out please email us.
Thanks
A poor forecast of wet weather and gusting winds led to a small collection of sailors turning out to race. While they waited for more to appear the wind looked acceptably sailable though somewhat wet. By the time the decision was made that there was enough interest, a rescue contingent was pulled together, and boats were prepared, the more blustery conditions suddenly appeared, and Lynn Lawson led the retreat!… Read full article “Put Off By Forecast”