What a weekend it was, most arrived on Friday afternoon/evening with caravans, motor homes and tents ready for a fun packed couple of days. Friday evening saw the clubhouse full of sailors watching the Rugby World Cup Opening ceremony and match on the big screen, a number continued late into the night celebrating England’s victory against Fiji.… Read full article “Fun Weekend and Bart’s Bash 2015”
Tinker Weekend
While the Southport 24hr race attracted a good selection of our members, club racing was held alongside the annual Tinker Rally. Forecast high winds may have deterred a few takers, but they need not have worried as conditions were very sailable, and the wind didn’t pick up until we tweeted that there wasn’t much!… Read full article “Tinker Weekend”
September Sunshine
A bit mixed would probably sum up the afternoon. Sunshine with cloudy spells, wind varying between force 0 and 3, and shifting between NE and NW!
As ever, OD Moore was determined to start on time, and he did. Unfortunately not all sailors were there on time.… Read full article “September Sunshine ”
Calm before the storm?
When the turbines at Bothel aren’t turning, it is not surprising that there is no wind on the lake. However, just before the scheduled start time a breeze s filled in from the south enabling the fleets to enjoy good sailing conditions throughout the afternoon, and the rain stayed away too!… Read full article “Calm before the storm?”
Night Jar Returns – Who was over the line?
After a five week break the Night Jar restarted with Round 13. It was overcast with a constant force 4 southerly wind and some chop. The course was 7-3-1 giving a long beat, a good beam reach and a gybe mark leading to a close reach to the final mark.… Read full article “Night Jar Returns – Who was over the line?”
Sunny Sunday
With Bass Week becoming but a memory, and after a busy triathlon yesterday, numbers at the club were lower than usual. Those that did race enjoyed some good sailing conditions, with a southerly breeze that was better than forecast, and increased as the day went on.… Read full article “Sunny Sunday”
Weekend of two halves?
Saturday sunshine and a good wind were the order of the day for a fleet of 21 boats in Fleet Challenge B. Originally programmed as a pursuit series of 5 races, there was a last minute change to a four race series on fleet handicap. … Read full article “Weekend of two halves?”
Flying Fifteen and GP14 Open Meeting
The Flying Fifteen Open, part of the Waples Wine travellers series, and the GP Open, part of the Northern Bell, are taking place this weekend. The first race on Saturday was scheduled for 1300hrs but blustery winds were forecast to ease so proceedings were delayed an hour, by which time there was a lot more enthusiasm to give it a go!… Read full article “Flying Fifteen and GP14 Open Meeting”
Night Jar 12
It was a superb evening for racing. The wind was a southerly force 4 but it was constant. The course was A-B-1-0 with the finish line close upwind of the mark leading to some spectacular tacking close to the Bates.
Eighteen boats took the start but we were only two minutes in before Kath & Caroline turtled their Geep.… Read full article “Night Jar 12”
Weekend Series
This weekend some of our Flying 15s are sailing away at the National Championships being held at Rhu on the Clyde. Club racing comprises a 5 race championship series and started on Saturday in sunny, blustery conditions. Check latest results
There were many capsizes, and a few retirements as well, including our black flag man Toggle, and even F15s were flattened occasionally.… Read full article “Weekend Series”