Many congratulations to Phil and Naomi Smith on the recent birth of their first child Oliver, and first Grandson for Alan and Pat. The Smith name will continue!
VHF Radio and Radar courses
We are experiencing a rush on VHF courses ahead of the new changes (1 day course plus 1 day exam?) taking place in the new year.
We are running a VHF Radio course at Whitehaven on Saturday 14th December, cost £105, all inclusive.… Read full article “VHF Radio and Radar courses”
F15 Team Racing
A forecast of strong, gusting, winds may have been the reason for a lack of visiting boats for this year’s F15 Team Racing, but there was a strong club contingent making nine boats in total. The winds were not as strong as forecast so there was some good sailing conditions, which proved challenging at times as most boats had varying results.… Read full article “F15 Team Racing”
Endeavour Trophy
Best of luck to Scumper and Zefer who are racing in the elite Endeavour Trophy competition at Royal Corinthian Yacht Club, Burnham on Crouch this weekend. Eight races, seven to count. Winds there are forecast to be somewhat lighter than Bass today for the five scheduled races which start at 10.30am
Thomas’ Twitter
Joanie, Pat and Carol are plied with Champagne at Prescott sprint hillclimb in the Cotswolds by Alan whilst basking in the hot October sun, Keith took the photo but where is Toggle ?
Is Toggle the one on the right I wonder?
Results
The problem with the Sailwave website has been rectified, and our results are back online.
New Year’s Eve Poll
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Playing Away
This weekend five club boats travelled to Windermere for the GP Northern Championships.
AJ, sailing with Commodore Andy, has been good enough to report on the proceedings.
He starts with explanations for their overall 21st position out of 25
For the Saturday he says ‘I don’t do no wind’, as for the Sunday, he tells us the wind was not as strong as at Bass (perhaps he should ask Steve/Ruth how long they spent drifting on Sunday).… Read full article “Playing Away”
All change
Sunshine and a warm wind tempted out a good fleet of boats for a weekend series counting towards the club championship. Although there seemed to be a steady breeze coming down the lake, the sea breeze would have its effect from time to time.… Read full article “All change”
Three Bullet Toggle
‘Three bullet Toggle’ managed to win the RS Vareo Northern Champs at UYC 21/22 September.
Ethan Dawson secured second overall, with Robbie D crewing, in the Mike Saul Dinghy Services 200 event at the same location