The day started overcast with a light breeze from the East. By the time racing was underway the breeze was fading, so much so that the phantom wood choppers turned round, went ashore, and chopped some more wood!
Those that kept racing endured the mirror like conditions and managed to complete one lap before heading ashore for lunch.… Read full article “Springlike!”
Last night’s guide to the rules talk with panel Q&A session was especially well attended last night after Commodore Andy Smith, with a bit of help from Mike Moore (RYA NW area chairman) was able to coerce Olympic Champion Ben Ainslie to make a return visit to the club (His last visit was when Bassenthwaite hosted the Optimist Nationals!).… Read full article “Ben’s Guide to the Rules”
The stormy conditions that is!
For those that were getting a head start for the new season and taken their boats to the club, some boat covers are off and are not tied down.
Owners of boats may need to go down and check their boats, especially with the forecast of more strong winds for the weekend.… Read full article “It’s started already!”
You may have noticed that the sailing programme has been uploaded to DutyMan, and those with allocated duties will have received notification. This all leads to the start of the 2013 sailing season which is so nearly upon us.
There is a rigging and tuning day on Sat 23 March, and the first race on Sun 24 March.… Read full article “Are you ready?”
The training that will be provided for new and existing members in 2013 will follow the RYA National Training schemes for adults and youths. Following our own review, and advice from the RYA, we will be providing courses that last for 10 weeks.… Read full article “Training 2013”
Just a reminder that your help would be appreciated this weekend 9/10 March for the working parties to prepare the clubhouse and grounds for the new season.
10am start each day
Ethan Dawson came 4th at a Topper NW traveller yesterday at Chester Sailing Club. In a total of 22 boats, the three ahead of him were all national squad sailors
To all members and rescue boat crew
There is going to be training for the use of the defibrillator that we now own. The training will be conducted by Ralph Palmer of the Northwest Ambulance Service, it will be held on Saturday 16 March at 10am in the club house and is expected to take 3 hours.… Read full article “Defibrillator Training”
Eddie Ramsden, ISAF judge & NE rules advisor, is giving a talk on the latest rule revisions at DRSC 7pm Friday 15 February. All members welcome
With the sailing season a matter of weeks away, it’s time to get prepared. Yes you need to start that winter maintenance on your boat, and hunt out that sailing gear which has mysteriously shrunk through lack of use, but spare a thought for the committee chairs that have to prepare the clubhouse and grounds, a somewhat mammoth task.… Read full article “Helping Hand Needed”