Some blustery conditions on Saturday morning eased to leave near champagne racing conditions in the (slightly) warmer weather with sunny intervals. Today’s racing is for the final weekend series of the championship season, but as the winners have already been determined, numbers on the water were lighter than usual.… Read full article “Final Championship Series”
Bart’s Bash
Despite a poor pre=registration for this year’s Bart’s Bash there was a turnout of 13 boats in the light northerly airs. There were numerous threats of rain, but it was limited to a few spits and spots. Steve/Izzy in a Merlin led both races but on handicap Tony King in a Solo that beat them by just a few secs each time.… Read full article “Bart’s Bash”
Tinker Trophy
While we have a team away at the 24 hour race we have our annual visit from the Tinker Association for one of the rallies, and we hold an all fleet handicap series with nine boats taking part on another sunny Saturday.… Read full article “Tinker Trophy”
Night Jar 17
To quote TS Elliot the Night Jar series “ended with a whimper”. It was very wet, it was windy and nobody really wanted to go through the routine of rigging and launching.
John & Hazel said they might if they had someone to sail against. … Read full article “Night Jar 17”
September Sunshine
So the meteorologists think it’s now Autumn, just as well they didn’t tell the weather! A windless, sunny morning filled in for the afternoon racing, though with the wind from the SSW it couldn’t settle as to which side of Sale Fell to come from.… Read full article “September Sunshine”
Night Jar 16
After a glorious day, many wanted to end it with an evening sail, but it was not to be, the light breeze that was there on their arrival faded to nothing, and the race was cancelled, not that it stopped sailors staying back to enjoy the communal evening meal.… Read full article “Night Jar 16”
August Bank Holiday
For some people that have been camping since Thursday, Saturday marks the middle of their weekend break, and they have been joined by the Southport and GP14 cruisers. With a good westerly breeze, and some sunny spells, there was an excellent turnout with over 30 boats, including 11 Mirrors.… Read full article “August Bank Holiday”
Night Jar 15
With a load of members camping on site it was hoped that the number of boats racing in this round of the Night Jar would increase. But, apart from Banter’s Skiff, it was the Thursday regulars who made up the fleet.… Read full article “Night Jar 15”
Slow Sunday
With another Bass Week behind us, some have gone on holiday for a rest resulting in a quiet weekend, sailing wise, which is why we host the annual triathlon the Saturday after Bass Week. Far from being quiet, there 350 competitors, split into two groups, swimming, cycling and running around the challenging courses.… Read full article “Slow Sunday”
Night Jar 14
It was mucky evening with rain and low cloud. So it isn’t surprising that there were few takers. Five to be precise! Peter was on the food and AJ & Sue on re-stocking the galley after Bassweek so they all opted out.… Read full article “Night Jar 14”