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”
Rain, rain go away
After a damp, stormy start to the day, the sun broke through and made for an inviting afternoon on the water. However, with various people away at The Lord Birkett event on Ullswater, and an earlier forecast for a wet weekend, and some stronger than expected gusts passing through.… Read full article “Rain, rain go away”
Sunday Sunshine
Despite a wet and windy forecast, as well as a drizzly morning, Sunday turned out to be a great sailing day. A short postponement was all that was needed for the drizzle to disappear, the strength of the gusts to subside, and a few gaps in the clouds to appear.… Read full article “Sunday Sunshine”
North West Junior Travellers Trophy
Bassenthwaite Sailing Club are hosting a round of the RYA North West Junior Travellers Trophy today.
An overcast morning brightened, and the wind strengthened, as the day went on. There were plenty of shifts to challenge the competitors, some capsizes, and much good sailing for many.… Read full article “North West Junior Travellers Trophy”
Night Jar 9 – Overcast and Slightly Damp.
Thursday evening was muggy with “spits and spots of rain” as the TV forecasters are fond of saying. So there were only eleven starters after Val decided that looking after food (yet again!) was preferable to joining the fleet.
The light wind was South West so, with a start near B, the beat was to 0 with A being the wing mark.… Read full article “Night Jar 9 – Overcast and Slightly Damp.”
All the best laid plans…
After a drizzly start, the weather cleared and the day got brighter as the afternoon went on.
Graham, the rostered OD, passed the baton on to William so that he could sail the whole weekend championship series. However, with a couple of mishaps along the way in each race it wasn’t to be his best day’s racing.… Read full article “All the best laid plans…”
Almost Mid Summer – No evidence at Bass – Night Jar 8
Thursday evening was, yet again, unseasonal with grey skies and a chilly westerly force 3 breeze. Is it really the Summer Solstice this weekend? The OD decided on a figure of eight course for a change. 0-9-B-A was the order of the day for the twelve competing boats.… Read full article “Almost Mid Summer – No evidence at Bass – Night Jar 8”
Topper NW Areas & Laser Open
While other parts of the country were hiding from torrential rain showers, 41 entries in this weekend’s open meeting were praying for some wind, on an overcast Saturday afternoon.
Racing did get underway a little late though the winds were light.… Read full article “Topper NW Areas & Laser Open”