I see the lake levels are rising again and the boat has moved. Thank you and anyone else involved for looking after us while we swan around in foreign parts.

Weather here is just about perfect � not too hot and a bit of a breeze although we are walking not sailing. Can’t say I’m looking forward to getting back to more ‘interesting’ Cumbrian weather.

See you next weekend � hope it’s sailable.

Cheers

Jack

With British Summer Time ending tonight, the clocks will go back one hour. Plan something useful to do with that extra hour – As the lake is already very high, the forecast for heavy and significant rainfall over the next week is almost certain to cause flooding on the foreshore, so please consider protecting your boat by moving it to higher ground. Don’t just leave it for others to sort once the inevitable happens.

Thank you

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!

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. Click this link to book online

Also, we have a Radar course on Saturday 1st December at Morecambe, cost �100. Click here to book

Best regards,
John Parlane
Training Centre Principal
Bay Sea School Ltd
Mob: 07721 891 615
www.bayseaschool.com

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. The exceptions being AJ and Jack Hardie who broached in the first race, and spent the rest of the race bailing out (perhaps he needs to spend the evening puffing on those buoyancy bags?!). No broaches in the following races, but their position did not improve over the rest of the day. At the other end of the fleet, Neil Platt and Big E bagged three bullets, though visitor Cammy Dunn and Steve Lee put up a good fight, leading most of the final race of the day.

Steve took the helm of Mike’s boat, with Kayla crewing, and after a poor first race moved forward through the fleet in subsequent races, and they are on equal points with, but just ahead of, Ian and Lezli-Ann.

Conversely, Simon and Jon’s positions slipped through the course of the day, but they lie 2nd overnight on equal points with John Reekie and Rory.

In club racing it was the start of the October series; Robbie D sailed with Banter in the 400 and led both races, but it was new member David Hazleden in his Solo that won both races on personal handicap. After her success last week, Pam was in a strong position in the second race, but unfortunately capsized at the final gybe mark and retired.

Latest results (PH)

Sunday’s first race wasvery light and shifty, with numerous position changes. Ian Campbell’s mainsail fell down, forcing retirement, meanwhile Sally jambed her finger between spinnaker pole and mast, forcing retirement also. When Simon dropped from 1st to next to last, he retired as well!

There was a better wind for second race no incidents. The Scottish Invaders were clear winners of the Team Trophy which Ian Preston had left at home. Neil Platt, last year’s recipient, awarded the Grotty Potty to Simon for a number of incidents that would take too long to mention. There was a very informal prizegiving held in the bar whilst the commodore was eating his Sticky Toffee Pudding….

Final results

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

Latest results

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?

The problem with the Sailwave website has been rectified, and our results are back online.

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