Sam Hall was sailing at Coniston on Saturday where he secured a hat trick of wins and received a £15 prize.
The wind seemed unexpectedly light when sailors turned up, but as the start time arrived, the wind picked up and the rain moved in – it was relentless until lunchtime.… Read full article “Sam’s Success”
Many congratulations to vice commodore Stephen Kirkpatrick and his wife Claire following the birth of their daughter Georgina Elizabeth, a sister for Henry and Thomas, who weighed in at 7lb11oz on Tuesday evening. Mother and baby doing well.
Well done to Emily for guessing it would be a girl called Elizabeth!
After almost two years of preparation we have been awarded Volvo RYA Champion Club status. The award will provide a basis upon which our Junior and Youth sections can develop and the young sailors involved will benefit from the programmes available from the Volvo Champion scheme.… Read full article “Volvo Champion Club Status”
It is with sadness that we have learned that former member Max DeRedder has passed away. Max was a long standing member of the sailing club and held the office of sailing secretary for a short while. Our condolences go to his wife Pat.… Read full article “Max DeRedder”
Are there any more of these double Ss I can play?!
Sam Hall came second in the latest round of NW Junior Traveller’s event held at Ullswater YC on Saturday
As forecast, the day started damp and it didn’t get any better.… Read full article “Sam’s Success”
Here’s a pic of the Lawson family from Bass Week over 40 years ago!
Some things never change – Jack, Carol and David look just the same, while Pete is half naked – as usual!
The wheels of bureaucracy may turn slowly, but we get there in the end! Our RIB (newest rescue boat) has been adorned with a formal name plate ‘Gerald’ in memory of former Commodore Gerald Powell, father of Emma Smith , who passed away a couple of years ago.
The day started off bright but with a light north westerly, and numerous calm patches of water. Racing did get underway on time, and the wind filled in a bit more for a while, but faded before the end as it started to swing to a westerly.… Read full article “Sunday Racing”
The webcam has been struggling in any half decent weather so we’ve treated it to some sun shades! 🙂 Just need to position them properly if they work ok
As ever, the high pressure has brought the sun but meant that the wind has been light.… Read full article “Sun Shades”
Sam Hall competed in the first North West traveller event of the season at Hollingworth Lake near Rochdale last week. He was first in all three races in the youth section (under 19) and was presented with a dry bag