Good sailing conditions tempted 11 boats to the water for the Celebrity Glass pursuit. Pam in her Mirror was the first to start, and she held her lead well until a rope caught as she tacked resulting in a capsize which she could not recover from and retired.… Read full article “Hot Pursuit”

Just a quick reminder that, if we are to have any racing this weekend, we need volunteers to provide adequate rescue cover as the rescue staff are all away. If you are available to help, please let us know.

Thanks

Yes the deadline for receipt of Bass Week entries that qualify for maximum discount is here.

Don’t miss out. Payments must be received by today, Saturday 15 June

Congratulations to Paul and Emily on becoming Mr & Mrs Clark. They picked a wonderful day for it!

A rare sight to see Alan, the Commodore’s dad, helming the Past Commodore’s dad’s boat in Lower Loch Fyne.

Following on from the trophy audit last year there are 12 trophies still outstanding. Could you please check your garages, lofts and chuck holes in case one is hiding under a pile of dust!

Also, it would be appreciated if everyone could engrave their trophy/trophies prior to return for the annual prizegiving as well as ensuring they are returned in a reasonable condition for the new recipient.… Read full article “Spring Cleaning?!”

Loved this email enquiry…

I am a 50 something empty nester looking for a mid life hobby to get me from under my wife’s feet this summer evenings and weekends. I want to learn how to windsurf. We live in Cockermouth and you are the closest water based club.

You may recall the Topper Challenge held last year on the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee weekend. Peter Ballard has knitted together the following video to remind you of the level of skulduggery that was used to ‘even out’ the competition!
… Read full article “Topper Challenge 2012”

The forecast of wild wind for the weekend may have been off putting but it didn’t stop the training course getting under way. Hopefully the heavy downpours during the morning didn’t dampen the trainees spirits or enthusiasm!

By the time racing started, the rain showers had passed through, but there was still a strong breeze to power the fleet of eight boats around the course.… Read full article “Stormy Saturday”

Imagine being in a fleet of 180 boats at an Inland Championship. Where would you expect to finish? Could you have done as well as Ethan Dawson who finished a very commendable 85th at the Topper Inlands held at Grafham over the weekend?… Read full article “How Would You Have Done?”