The water has continued to rise. All the boats have been recovered from the lake. The wind is picking up. The club is almost marooned. There’s little chance of sailing. Snow is on its way. But hey, it’s November next week – try again then!
Toggle was amazed that Joanie had found out how and managed to turn on her mobile. Little did he realise she was just checking where his life policy was. Just as well, because despite the poor conditions the pot hunters were out for one race – the Bass Burgee pennant, and of course Toggle was one of them, along with Scumper and Bean. No idea who won, but it wasn’t Tog 🙁
As you can see, the lake had risen even more overnight. As all boats have been moved to higher ground, but have not been tied down, perhaps this is an excuse to remove your boat from site earlier than usual this year, especially if you don’t intend to sail during November. Many people did take advantage of the nice morning to pack their boats away
Please be aware that the heavy wind and rain has topped up the lake and the water is lapping under various boats (including mine!), and some have been blown over. It may be advisable to check or move it, especially as high winds are forecast for SaturdayWell a big thank you to those that worked through the evening to rescue numerous boats and move them to high ground. It may still be worth checking your boat though, as the boats have not been able to be tied down to any ground anchors
… to be caught wearing a pinny while making breakfast the morning after the night before? Our boatman Tom was!
I know you can’t believe that she’s old enough, but Sally Roberts has just become a grandma! Her first(!) grandchild was born recently and weighed in at 7lb 6oz and is called Isabella Jayne, a daughter for Sally’s eldest son Sam, and his wife Theresa. Congratulations.
Sam Hall at West Lancs YC receiving the Overall North West Junior Travellers series trophy.
The forecast wasn’t for much wind and it was right – the lake looked glorious. Shame it was mirror like. Perhaps the slight breeze at the southern end would work its way into the northern bay. Then again…..The wind came, and went, and came back in again from about the forecast westerly direction and racing got underway about 1pm after some glorious sunshine. As the race went on the wind strengthened slightly such that the afternoon was strong enough to sit out and plane at times. There was even the odd capsize – Robbie D capsized when he got his life jacket caught on the boom!
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!