Three of the Youth squad (Ethan, Lottie Winfindale and David Rodger) took part in the end of season Junior traveller event at Bolton SC on Saturday.
Weather was medium wind with a few very strong squalls giving many spectacular capsizes. That there were no breakages say much of the good design of modern boats.… Read full article “Youth Squad at Bolton”
After weeks without rain the weather system was determined for us to catch up so we endured 24 hours of rain which topped up the lake level considerably. A forecast of gusty winds increasing as the weekend progresses may have put some people off, but those that turned out for the final championship series of the season had a mixture of winds that were challenging, and gusty, but well within everyone’s capabilities.… Read full article “Championship Concludes”
Another bright, dry, but cooler day. Full of the joys, Mik started Bart’s Bash early with a gate start while the entrance gate was still closed! Consequently, the sliding gate is out of order and you will need to use the current gate code to release the combination lock that secures the temporary chain and gate.… Read full article “End of Summer Bash”
Oops…
Last year it was decided the time was right to send another team of Bass Sailors to the world famous “Southport” 24 Hour Race hosted by West Lancs Yacht Club. The Club has an excellent record in the event winning it twice in 1992 and 2003 with several other top 10 finishes.… Read full article “Splash hit at Southport”
To quote TS Elliot, the Night Jar series ended …not with a bang but a whimper! The OD concluded there was no chance of sailing on flat water and the abandonment flags were raised.
This gave more time for the Bring & Eat meal and much chatting along the table.… Read full article “Night Jar 17”
The final Fleet Challenge of 2014 commenced on Saturday with a light but sailable Northerly wind, 12 boats took part in the first race a decision was made to run it as a mass start with results calculated on personal handicap, despite been advertised as a pursuit series.… Read full article “Fleet Challenge C”
Izzie and Harry arriving for a voyage on training ship James Cook.
Proud mum received some communication ‘having great time, don’t text me!…’
Day 2
Harry and Izzie are now in Campletown having left Whitehaven last night. This is not the first such trip as a group of young people from the club went to Scotland in the distant past (in the 1980s?)… Read full article “Sailing Away”
After the visitors left on Sunday, there was a great atmosphere for the rounders match and people of all ages and from clubs up and down the country had a great time with refreshments being served it was a great way to end the day.… Read full article “Back to Normal”
We are hosting this prestigious event on Saturday and Sunday of the August weekend. It was great to have a total of 35 entries.
With a forecast of next to no wind on Sunday, the OD forewarned sailors that he would try to get four races in on Saturday.… Read full article “Flying Fifteen Northern Championships 23-24 August 2014”
With the darker nights creeping in, a reminder that the Night Jar start times have moved forward to 7pm. This isn’t so that AJ can finish earlier and prepare the evening meal as, this week, Neil will be cooking a curry to warm you all up.