It wasn’t as rough as last week but it was still windy for this, the final round of the Night Jar. As last week, the wind was WSW and the course 0-2-B which used the same marks as, but the opposite way round to last week.… Read full article “Night Jar 17”
Fleet Challenge B
A select group of boats turned out on Saturday for the fleet challenge. The rain had started on cue, and continued throughout the afternoon, which may have been an off-putting factor for some. The lake was initially partially shadowed by Sale Fell, but the wind backed and strengthened to the South, resulting in two of the four starters quickly peeling off and returning to shore soon after the start.… Read full article “Fleet Challenge B”
Night Jar 16
An hour before the start this week’s Night Jar looking decidedly dodgy with rough water and white caps around Scarness. But several helms were keen to compete and, following a slight lull, the safety boats were launched.
The wind was slightly south of West and, to try to give some shelter, the line was set at 2 with the course 0-B-2.… Read full article “Night Jar 16”
August Bank Holiday
The Bank holiday started early for many campers that have been on site since Thursday (using up a spare day in our allocation). A walk up Catbells for many was celebrated with some fizz on the summit, though Scumper seemed to struggle opening it!… Read full article “August Bank Holiday”
Put Off By Forecast
A poor forecast of wet weather and gusting winds led to a small collection of sailors turning out to race. While they waited for more to appear the wind looked acceptably sailable though somewhat wet. By the time the decision was made that there was enough interest, a rescue contingent was pulled together, and boats were prepared, the more blustery conditions suddenly appeared, and Lynn Lawson led the retreat!… Read full article “Put Off By Forecast”
Ladies, Crews, Juniors, Seniors Race 2016
It was a pleasant evening with a SW3/4 blowing. The Sailing Secretary set a line upwind of 3 with the course being 0-1-A-3. There were 14 starters.
Ken helming the GP tacked off onto port following the start and it initially seemed to pay off but it was the single handers who were soon at the front of the fleet with Neil sailing really well and leading Tony and Jim.… Read full article “Ladies, Crews, Juniors, Seniors Race 2016”
Weekend Series
A long overdue dry weekend brought with it a good force 4 to exercise and challenge the fleets for another championship weekend series. A swinging wind swung the wrong way, as far as the beat was concerned, and resulted in a one sided beat which might explain some of the results for the first race.… Read full article “Weekend Series”
Night Jar 12
It was a pleasant evening with a constant f3 wind from the West. With the line laid near A, Nigel chose a course of 0-9-4. Of the sixteen starters John capsized the Skiff just before the start but was soon back on the rails and sailing hard.… Read full article “Night Jar 12 ”
Flying 15 GP Open
A long term forecast of gusting winds and rain improved, for Saturday at least, providing a window that tempted a good fleet of sailors to make last minute entries for the GP14 and F15 opens, part of the Waples Wine Northern Traveller series.… Read full article “Flying 15 GP Open”
Night Jar 10
A rainy evening reduced the takers to ten boats. Jon Anson set a long course 0-9-A-1-2 which, yet again, had three kite legs divided by tight gybe marks.
Rounding 9 the first time caused all sorts of problems as the wind was coming in from both sides of Sale Fell.… Read full article “Night Jar 10”