A quiet weekend at the club for various reasons – beer festivals, 21st parties, illness… So quiet that Herb opted to try out a fixed, shore based start, so the challenge was on for competitors to fly spinnakers on the reaching start without being over the line!… Read full article “Currie with Jam?”
What a Party!
The meet and greet evening held on Saturday was definitely something not to be missed. Firework display, gastronomic buffet (with even some left over for Sunday lunch), laughter and entertainment (no Miles was not there!), free bar to all members. It’s a pity some of you missed it!… Read full article “What a Party!”
There’s Those That Can…
Although Saturday started off muggy but overcast, a slight breath of wind was sufficient for the OD to gets the boats on the water. In the time it took to set the line and get the boats out, the wind shifted through 150° and the handicap was able to raise spinnakers for the start.… Read full article “There’s Those That Can…”
Wind of Change
Saturday started off with so much winfd (not a spelling mistake!) that no-one was prepared to take their own boats out. However, it didn’t stop the younger generation (and Toggle) from trialling out the alternate BSC (Bathenswaite Swimming Club). With the aid of £25k worth of boats the, intrepid swimmers were rapidly taken out to the centre of the performance arena – but some couldn’t wait and demonstrated the backward somersault water entry technique, allowing their craft to carry on sailing unaided for several yards.… Read full article “Wind of Change”
Celebrity Glass Trophy
After heavy overnight rain had cleared, the sun came out with the wind was from an ominous south westerly direction. Alan Nicholson was first to fall foul to one of the sudden windshifts, and capsized before racing started. Roy and Michaela did a bit of larking around on the start, forcing Ian Macpherson over the start line prematurely.… Read full article “Celebrity Glass Trophy”
Home Grown Talent
Congratulations to Pete Lawson and Dennis Swain on finishing 4th in the May bank holiday weekend’s Enterprise Inland Championship at Rutland Water
What a Weekend!
Saturday started off with plenty of sunshine, but a lack of wind. Bridget was the OD and was determined to start racing on time, and made sure everyone knew that.… Read full article “Home Grown Talent”
Final Championship Results for 2004
This weekend concluded the last series for inclusion on the prize list for the annual dinner. Saturday was a glorious day, but the wind was somewhat shy. It didn’t stop Leila Cook and Sue Watson in their GP notching up a couple of good positions in the October series.… Read full article “Final Championship Results for 2004”
Weekend Update
Saturday started in blustery conditions that resulted in much activity for the rescue crews – all the more reason to turn up and ‘do your bit’ when rostered. The Hodgkins boys were revelling in the conditions until they reluctantly, but slowly, capsized in the first race.… Read full article “Weekend Update”
Back in the Swing
The first full weekend’s sailing since Bass Week took the form of a weekend series for F15s, GPs, Mirror and laser/handicap fleets. There was consistency throughout the fleets, with all series being won with three firsts in the first three races for the winning helms.… Read full article “Back in the Swing”
Further Migration to RS400s
Having sold their GP a couple of weeks ago, the Hodgkins boys have taken the plunge and bought an RS400. Since Ginge spent his birthday, collecting the boat from North Wales (but this time he didn’t endure that Landrover journey!), he wasn’t going to miss an opportunity to take the boat out for a spin.… Read full article “Further Migration to RS400s”