With Easter being late this year, GNAC is being held early, for which there was a fleet of 27 boats. Although the sun was shining, the cooler than usual, and stronger than forecast SE breeze put a few competitors off sailing.… Read full article “Great North Asymmetric Challenge 2019”
Spring into Action
Sun and a cool northerly breeze kept a fleet of 16 boats sailing for the first two races in the Barf Trophy and Spring Cup long series.
At the front of the fleet, Alex/Caroline in an RS400 and Steve/Ruth in a Merlin, had some close racing, while Ian/LezliAnn in a F15 were able to keep in the mix on handicap.… Read full article “Spring into Action”
Starter’s Prize
There was a good turnout of members on Saturday to finalise preparations for the new season that coincided with the start of British Summer Time. The day finished with tea and cake to chat with and greet new members.
Sunday welcomed a fleet of 21 boats for the Starter’s Prize with some sunshine, and a light southerly.… Read full article “Starter’s Prize”
Great North Asymmetric Challenge
Although our season has not yet started, preparations for our first open meeting are all in hand.
This year’s GNAC is being held on 13/14 April, eight windward leeward races scheduled, and entries are now open at via WebCollect
Early entries benefit from a £10 discount so don’t delay too long!
Annual Dinner
2018 annual prize giving and dinner dance was held at the Crown Hotel, Wetheral and attended by 90 members and their guests. Commodore Robin Dawson gave a brief resume of the season before presenting the trophies.
Vice Commodore Naomi Smith thanked Robin for his efforts over his two years as Commodore and presented him with a photo
| Flying Fifteen Club Championship | ||
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Brackenrigg Cup (1st) | Mike Moore & Michaela Sheard |
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Anderson Trophy (2nd) | Ian Campbell & Lezli-Ann Pearson |
| Wheel Trophy (3rd) | Neil Currie & Rory Yardley | |
| Maurice Dalton Memorial Trophy (4th) | Angus Corry & Mike Hunter | |
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Lawson Trophy (1st classic) | Wendy & John Somerville |
| Handicap Club Championship | ||
| Osprey Trophy (1st) | Joe Roberts | |
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T.S.B |
Wonders Never Cease
The final racing day of the season started with a light south-easterly in glorious sunshine. The sunshine stayed all day, but the breeze didn’t!
With seven boats racing, the Bates took to the water, for a change, and set a course to mark 8, but soon after the start the wind eased, and then started to fill in lightly from the East.… Read full article “Wonders Never Cease”
Winter Series 3/4
After a lot of recent rain the lake has risen 250mm over the last couple of days. Fortunately the rain held off for Sunday’s racing, though the showers could be seen to the East of the lake.
The OD agreed to another shore based start (phew!)… Read full article “Winter Series 3/4”
Annual Prize Giving
So we can prepare for our Annual Prize Giving Dinner Dance, please can last year’s prizewinners return all club racing trophies to the Committee Room by Friday November 16 at the latest.
| Flying Fifteen Club Championship | |
| Brackenrigg Cup (1st) | Mike Moore & Michaela Sheard |
| Anderson Trophy (2nd) | Ian Campbell & Lezli-Ann Pearson |
| Wheel Trophy (3rd) | Neil Currie & Rory Yardley |
| Maurice Dalton Memorial Trophy (4th) | Angus Corry & Mike Hunter |
| Lawson Trophy (1st classic) | Wendy & John Somerville |
| Handicap Club Championship | |
| Osprey Trophy (1st) | Joe Roberts |
| T.S.B |
Winter Series Begins
Following the rain and gales on Saturday, the weather on Sunday was mild with a gentle southwesterly breeze. However, only 7 hardy competitors arrived to contest the first race of the November Winter Series.
Racing was complicated somewhat by the absence of the committee boat driver, so the competitors themselves started racing on the water by using a gate start or as one competitor said, a rabbit start.… Read full article “Winter Series Begins”
Saturday Blues
On this occasion, it was wall to wall blue skies that we had the pleasure of enduring, albeit that they were accompanied by a chilly northern breeze.
Eight boats took to the water in the freshening breeze. Dave/Lynn led the fleet again taking another two wins and the overall series on both personal and fleet handicap basis!… Read full article “Saturday Blues”