Bass Week legend/ pain in the bum (Not my words!), Alan Roberts has just won the under 18s in the Enterprise Junior Nationals and came third overall. Who has he been lying about his age to – us or them?!
Well done
Nappy Times!
Congratulations to Mark and Kirstie Somerville on the much awaited birth of a son, Matthew Lawrie, and first grandchild for John and Wendy…and then there were two!
Also, congratulations go to Lesley and Andrew Drummond on the birth of their daughter Iona Alice – all doing well
Two in a week!… Read full article “Nappy Times!”
The Fleets Have Increased in Size
Two boats in one day! First there was the champagne launch of Mik Chappell’s new Mirror ‘Cadfarch’ – it means Charger, I believe. He did admit to trawling the spinnaker on its first launch 🙁
Secondly, Ken Allen’s Flying 15 which has been in storage for too many years now, has been bought by Tim Chittenden and reappeared at the club.… Read full article “The Fleets Have Increased in Size”
Sunday Sailing
As forecast, the day has been dry and started with a bit of wind.
The youth squad ventured down the lake for a picnic while racing for the MJM Trophy and Asymmetric Cup took place in the north end. The RS200s made the most of the winds in the asymmetrics’ windward leeward course with Andy and Emma taking pole position again
Mike Moore and Kayla broke away from the lasers when the wind picked up on the bottom reach of their course, to win the race.… Read full article “Sunday Sailing”
Blink and You’d Miss It!
In case you haven’t noticed we’ve broken through the 100,000 hits to this website – Thank you!
Club member Ian MacPherson claims to be that 100,000th visitor last Saturday (and he’s now provided the evidence!). Still must determine what the prize is…….… Read full article “Blink and You’d Miss It!”
Scottish Traveller
On Saturday/Sunday 28th. and 29th. June Sam took part in the laser radial event at Largo Bay S C Regatta in Scotland.
This was part of the Scottish Traveller Series. Sam tied on points for 2nd. place but finished 3rd. on countback.… Read full article “Scottish Traveller”
More Traveller’s Trophies!
Saturday 14th. June 2008, Junior North West Travellers Series. Congratulations to Sam Hall who won all three races and received his trophy from Bolton SC’s Commodore.All competitors are looking forward to competing at Bassenthwaite on July 5th.
Are You Man Enough?
That was the challenge that Zoo magazine set. to find their Man of the Year.Six hundred applicants, 10 finalists and one weekend at Commando Training Centre later, they found him. Our own boatman Tom Strong was one of those 10 and came 3rd overall!… Read full article “Are You Man Enough?”
Buoys Too Visible?
Was looking on google map for somewhere – then got distracted and looked at the club. Anyway could make out the buoys quite easily from Whitehaven – what’s the problem? Hugh
Can you see what he means?
Congratulations
 Another new member has been born in the shape of George Alfred a son to Roy and Cath, who weighed in at 8lb 1oz at 10:18 on Saturday morning. All doing well
Meanwhile back on the water, the north east breeze resulted in the OD and Herb freezing their little socks off on the committee boat as the fleets sailed around the courses in moderate airs. |