September is drawing to a close, and the temperature dipping, but the sun shone for an afternoon of medium winds to power the fleets around the course. With a couple of incidents before the start Nigel didn’t actually make it over the start line… First of all Paul got his Laser’s mainsheet caught around the bow of Nigel’s GP, causing Paul to capsize, and then be towed backwards!… Read full article “September Sunshine”
A Bit of Tinkering
A brief wet spell on Saturday didn’t put off the Tinker fleet of 11 boats from having an early race before scheduled club racing.
John Reekie’s son planned to sail his Oppie but perhaps needs a little more training on tying knots…
There were only three boats for club racing, but with Jonathan retiring there were only two finishers, of which John Reekie took the honours with Ant/Jo 2nd.… Read full article “A Bit of Tinkering”
What Happened There?
While the rest of the country enjoyed more sunshine, the lake was cloud covered all afternoon, though there was no sign of showers that were evident just a matter of miles away. There was a promising southerly force 2 breeze when the start line was set, but the risk of a swing to the south west came to fruition much sooner than expected when it affected boats on the first beat!… Read full article “What Happened There?”
August Bank Holiday
The long weekend of activities started on a showery Friday when there was a splash day for junior sailors to have organised fun messing around in boats.
The rain showers had passed through by Friday evening, and the good weather continued through Saturday, although the temperature had noticeably dropped.… Read full article “August Bank Holiday”
Where’s the Summer Gone?
The weekend after Bass Week typically has a dearth of sailors, so on Saturday the Lakeland triathlon was operated from the club with approx 350 competitors split over short and long courses. Grey, overcast weather was accompanied by winds that whipped up a few waves for the swimming part of the competition, and making the cycling and running more challenging into various head winds.… Read full article “Where’s the Summer Gone?”
Thursday Racing
For anyone not sailed out after a full programme of racing during Bass Week, you will be pleased to learn that the Night Jar series continues this Thursday, and Neil will be cooking the evening meal
Time for Change?
With a new weather front moving in, the long hot spell was blown away by high winds overnight. The blustery winds continued into Saturday, and brought in numerous showers, but with little enthusiasm for sailing apart from Ant and Jo, racing was cancelled.… Read full article “Time for Change?”
Championship Weekend Series
There may have been a few showers through the week, but the lake and grounds show little sign of benefitting from them, with the lake at its lowest for many years. There was no rain on Saturday, and the sun broke through the clouds every now and again too.… Read full article “Championship Weekend Series”
Flying 15 & GP14 Open 2018
A sun soaked Saturday, together with force 2-3 SW breeze, gave champagne sailing conditions for two fleets of boats.
The 18 strong fleet of F15s were a bit too eager to start and caused a general recall in their first race.… Read full article “Flying 15 & GP14 Open 2018”
Fleet Challenge A
As the Summer sun continues, there was a better than expected WSW breeze for the weekend handicap series which enticed a dozen boats on to the water. Though the racing was scheduled to be a personal pursuit, for ease (and speed) it was raced on personal handicap basis.… Read full article “Fleet Challenge A”