Well meteorlogical started today, with lots of sunshine, but the wind was not the OD’s best friend. It was slow to fill in, when it did, it shifted wildly, faded, and came back in from another direction, then continued to back to the west throughout the afternoon racing.… Read full article “Summer is here! No”
Whit Bank Holiday 2024
Sunshine and a SE breeze tempted a fleet of 45 boats on to the water to compete for the Mark Ninnim memorial trophy.
Taking advantage of the wind direction a course was set to mark 7 at Scarness, so it was slightly worrying when the F2 eased shortly after the first start, but it returned, then faded again during the finishing sequence.… Read full article “Whit Bank Holiday 2024”
GP14 Northern Championship/Solo Open
A sunny Saturday greeted over 40 boats across the two fleets in the GP14 Northern championship and Solo open meeting. Unusually the wind was from the NE, and, with a better strength than forecast, the OD aimed to get four races in ahead of Sunday’s light forecast.… Read full article “GP14 Northern Championship/Solo Open”
Flash of summer
Weekend sailors enjoyed the best conditions of the season so far, with warm, sunny weather, and light-medium southerly winds.
Not exactly capsizing conditions, though John Reekie seemed to upturned several times. There was sufficient wind for Neil to suffer from aching muscles on Sunday as he got used to sailing a Laser while Archie waits for his hand to recover…
AJ/Sue had some close racing with Val/Ken with a fair share of wins between them.… Read full article “Flash of summer”
May Bank Holiday
The bank holiday weekend was busy on and off the water, with the club hosting an open meeting for Catapults, and the Mirror Northerns alongside club racing. Though the forecast was for relatively light winds, it freshened to F3-4 in time for afternoon racing, and, as usual, oscillating in direction, generally from the SW.… Read full article “May Bank Holiday”
Shivery Saturday!
Saturday started off with clear blue skies, but by the afternoon the clouds had moved in and removed any benefit of the sunshine in the cold NE breeze which filled in just in time for racing.
There being just one asymmetric boat sailed by Neil/Archie, it raced in the MJ series, and led the fleet in both races ahead of Dave/Lynn in their GP.… Read full article “Shivery Saturday!”
Sun Filled Saturday
Saturday greeted sailors with sunshine and patches of wind that filled in from the NNW in time for scheduled afternoon racing, though, after the first lap, the wind came and went, backed to the W before filling back in again from the NNW in cycles.… Read full article “Sun Filled Saturday”
Storm Kathleen
The arrival of storm Kathleen has caused some spectacular spindrift across many parts of the lake.
The OD soon raised AP over A postponing racing for the day, but with the storm potentailly intensifying, and no positive interest from anyone wishing to sail, the decision has been made to postpone Sunday’s racing as well.… Read full article “Storm Kathleen”
Easter 2024
The first camping weekend of the season benefitted from drier and sunnier weather than expected in the recent longer term forecast. The wind generally came in from the south, though it occasionally veered to the SW as it swung around Sale fell, creating a shadow on the course area, and easing the wind.… Read full article “Easter 2024”
Starter’s Orders
The sailing season officially started with a two race series for the Starter’s Prize. The sun was shining, the wind had eased, and the temperature had increased several degrees from Saturday’s bone chilling weather.
Neil/Archie were a little too eager for the start and were recalled, but it had little detriment to their overall position.… Read full article “Starter’s Orders”