Wishing one and all a very merry Christmas, and a happy and prosperous New Year for 2016.

May the winds be fair, the sun shine, and the rain not be as persistent!

At the 64th Annual General Meeting held in the Clubhouse on Saturday 19th December 2015 the following members were elected on to Council.

Commodore –Mark Somerville
Vice-Commodore – Robin Dawson
Secretary – Pauline Nicholson
Treasurer – William Carruthers
Sailing Secretary – Joe Roberts
Rear Commodore – Andy Smith
Asst Sailing Secretary – Alastair Duncan
Bar – Stephen Kirkpatrick
Boats & Buoys – Phil Davenport
Galley – Lucy Thomas
Grounds & Jetties – Vacant
House – Peter & Karen Winfindale
Membership – Vacant
PRO – Mik Chappell
Training – Alex Leonard
Safety – Mike Hunter
Social – Andrea Preston

Fleet Captains
Flying 15 – Simon Longstaff 
GP14 – Mike Fairlamb
Mirror – Mik Chappell
Handicap – Alex Leonard
Laser – Neil Garrison

There are a couple of vacancies which were not filled at the meeting, but they are important roles which we would appreciate if you could  consider and get in touch with us if you feel you could help.… Read full article “64th AGM”

The Greenhill Hotel hosted this year’s dinner dance where 82 guests enjoyed a hearty meal, followed by a resume of the year by Commodore Mark Somerville, and the award of the season’s prizes by Mark’s wife Kirstie. Many guests then burned off a calorie or two on the dance floor for a couple of hours.… Read full article “64th Annual Prize Giving and Dinner Dance”

Otherwise known as the Neil factor…

Sunday started with light, patchy, conditions from a cold NE direction. By the time the race started for the three competitors the wind had bedded down for the simple, triangular course.

With the Bates out of commission for the rest of the season, Herb told AJ, the OD, that the race would be started from the race office (whatever the wind direction!).… Read full article “The Fourth Dimension ”

Wind and more rain led to the abandonment of racing for the third weekend in a row. Shame because Mik was ready and raring to go!

A few more boats were removed from site, and with more rain forecast it would be sensible to consider removing yours too if it is still on site.… Read full article “Winter washout”

You may be aware that the Lake levels are currently so high that it is lapping close to the winch by the boat house. Weather forecasts are predicting 150-200mm of rain in next 48 hours.In 2009 a 300 mm rainfall caused lake to rise 4 metre, flooding where your boats are currently parked.… Read full article “Weather warning”

Following successful bonfire night celebrations for which the daytime rain clouds parted for long enough to enjoy the bonfire and fireworks display, Sunday’s forecast was not at all encouraging (sustained winds in excess of 50mph).

A few sailors turned up, with Poppy being the most enthusiastic, but it was too wet and blustery to tempt anyone to even prepare their boat, so the OD was not slow in declaring the abandonment for the day.… Read full article “Autumn Storms”

Our Youth Squad sailor Harry Binns has travelled to Barcelona this week to take part in the RS Aerocup Barcelona regatta, a three day regatta sailed on the seas in front of the impressive city of Barcelona, with entrants taking part from 9 countries.… Read full article “RS Aerocup in Barcelona ”