We have a gap in the OD rota for Thursday 31 May. If you can help please let us know or login to DutyMan and add the duty to your personal roster.
Sunshine All The Way
Defying the forecast, Saturday had sunshine all the way to welcome over 40 visitors to the club and get them on the water as part of the RYA’s Push the Boat Out campaign. The wind was light but at least it didn’t result in anyone from getting an unexpected soaking.… Read full article “Sunshine All The Way”
Night Jar 3
It was a bright evening with a chilly F3 westerly wind. The OD chose 0-A-3 as the course and fifteen crews started on a heavily port biased line. John Reekie’s Solo led at the windward mark ahead of Ian/Mike in the Fifteen. … Read full article “Night Jar 3”
May Bank Holiday
Who would believe a sunny bank holiday weekend?
When the morning mist shifted on Saturday it revealed a warm sunny day. The wind was forecast to be Southerly but it swung between northwest and southwest being light and with many holes.… Read full article “May Bank Holiday”
Great North Asymmetric Challenge 2018
There was a great turnout of more than 30 boats for this year’s GNAC. The sun was shining with a cool wind blowing from the north east which proved to be frustratingly changeable throughout the afternoon.
The wind was reasonably well behaved for the first race, though there were opportunities to gain from the timing of the shifts and the gusts passing over the course.… Read full article “Great North Asymmetric Challenge 2018”
Patience is a virtue
Saturday started with a warm southerly that promised some great sailing conditions. Banter was keen to start in the narrows at Scarness and race down the lake, although his wish was not granted, a course was set taking the fleets up to mark 7.… Read full article “Patience is a virtue”
Eric Twiname Trust Pennant
Sunday started with gusting southerly winds which led to some exciting and spectacular spinnaker legs. There were some occasional capsizes as the gusts increased.
The heavier winds suited Mike/Kayla who took an early lead in the F15s and maintained it to the end.… Read full article “Eric Twiname Trust Pennant”
Dampened Enthusiasm
Some light airs on a wet afternoon were just enough to tempt four boats to the water for the next race in the long MG series. The official starter, aka Herb, opted to have a shore start to minimise exposure to the rain showers.… Read full article “Dampened Enthusiasm”
Easter Holiday
An Easter easterly helped reduce air temperatures for sailors and campers alike. Fortunately the forecast gusty winds on Saturday eased late morning to encourage a few more boats to race.
Banter/Tim were out in a RS400 and powered through the start line a few seconds early to claim the first individual recall of the season!… Read full article “Easter Holiday”
Duty Roster
Every Club expects its members to do their fair share of duties.
With the sailing programme complete duties for OD and safety have been allocated and uploaded to Dutyman.
Please check your inbox for an email from Dutyman, and review the duties that you have been allocated to make sure you are presently available to undertake them.… Read full article “Duty Roster”