Very best wishes for 2021, and hopefully a return to a full and enjoyable racing season

The 69th Annual General Meeting was held online on Sunday 6th December 2020

Naomi opened the meeting by thanking everyone that had helped during her time as Commodore, and especially those that had helped manage the club during this exceptionally challenging season.… Read full article “69th AGM Sunday 6 December”

After a wet and windy morning, the forecast was for the wind to ease, and it did! (Not that AJ believed it would). Eight boats took to the water.

Dave/Lynn got the best flying start and were first to the windward mark.… Read full article “Saturday Surprise”

Not only are we at the end of British Summer Time, so clocks will go back by one hour on Sunday morning, but, with the current high winds, there is plenty of rain around, and it is forecast to continue well into next week with the likelihood that the lake will flood.… Read full article “That Time of Year!”

A cold ENE breeze blew throughout Saturday afternoon, accompanied by occasional lulls, and numerous swings in direction.

Shifts just before the start led to a starboard biased line (or was it just poorly set?!) and a premature starter who duly returned.… Read full article “Autumnal Chill”

Saturday’s clouds were slowly cast aside as the afternoon progressed, and there was numerous spells when the sun broke through to give some warmth in the F2-3 wind. The conditions were perfect to attract out some of the cadets that been practicing in the morning.… Read full article “Autumn Sunshine”

Sixteen boats took part in the final weekend series of our curtailed season.

They were greeted by a lovely sunny day with a variable chilly easterly wind. The novice Bates driver managed to wrap the anchor warp around the prop which meant a short postponement was required.… Read full article “Sunny but Chilly Weekend”

The majority of members hadn’t sailed since the end of last season and were desperate to get onto the Lake and involved in competition. So, by the Holiday Weekend, nearly forty crews were ready to take to the water. Some were encouraged by the very light winds while others were put off by the conditions.… Read full article “August Holiday Weekend 2020”

Recent high winds and heavy showers may have put many sailors off, but it proved to be sailable for the three boats that took to the water, perhaps to Sue’s frustration as she had her heart on going out for afternoon tea!… Read full article “Saturday 22 August”