Most competitors agreed that this was the best NJ round to date. There was sunshine, a constant f4 wind and a superb course which made the most of it. The beat was 4-0 followed by four kite legs 0-9-1-3-4.
There was even an inadvertent sting in the tail as the port end start line pin was exactly upwind of 4 and a number of boats ended up head to wind when making for it.… Read full article “Night Jar 7”
The final day of May and the sun has returned. The forecast of light winds was ominous, and swinging airs as the race officer was challenging. As the fleet sailed out, they were driven by a fair sea breeze from the West which held, if somewhat shifty, throughout the afternoon.… Read full article “Summer Sun and Sea Breeze”
The 6th race in the Night jar Series was held in a Southerly breeze with some lulls and shifts.
Before the race Robin Dawson held some starting practice for 10 of our Topper sailors and this led to some excellent starts and good results for the younger competitors.… Read full article “Night Jar 6”
Mixed weather from sunshine through rain seems to be the order of the day, and the wind almost as variable!
Half a dozen Toppers initially led the way in Celebrity Glass Pursuit, though Dave/Lynn were the next to take the lead, Robbie Dee/Banter took advantage of the freshening winds to work their way from starting last through to the lead and winner’s horn.… Read full article “Whitsun Bank Holiday”
It was a grey chilly evening but, despite this, 21 boats took to the water including 7 from the Topper fleet. With a consistent F3 ENE wind the OD set an interesting course from 0 of 4-1-3-9-0 containing 2 beats.
The start was somewhat chaotic as most boats were early reaching the line and were forced to the port end.… Read full article “Night Jar 5”
Both Sunday races were for the Asymmetric Cup and the MJM trophies, Hugh Godfrey came to sail in his RS Vareo but no other Asymmetrics turned up, so no race for Hugh, he went for a blast anyway. The weather was sunny and warm, the wind however was very gusty and shifty which challenged the 5 boats in the MJM fleet.… Read full article “Asymmetric Cup but no Asymmetrics”
Saturday’s sailors were met with bright sunshine and a strong westerly wind for the Celebrity Glass Pursuit Race.
Mik Chappell rigged his Mirror but decided it was too windy so didn’t launch. The Topper sailors who had been to Scarness for a “Push the Boat Out” picnic in a Wayfarer and an Enterprise arrived back late so the OD delayed the start, one Topper ventured out but returned to shore before the start.… Read full article “Sunshine & Wind”
Twenty four boats were tempted out on a superb evening with sun, warmth and a Force 2 westerly wind. The course was 0-A-B-4 which gave three off wind kite legs.
The line initially had some port bias but it switched to starboard at the last moment and Alan Jones / Sue Watson made a superb start.… Read full article “Night Jar 4”
It’s strange how rain puts us off sailing, but the weekend’s forecast was covered in blue dots as well as a reasonable wind. As it turned out, Saturday was somewhat changeable between sunny spells and drizzle, with a limited turnout in each fleet to enjoy the breeze.… Read full article “Showery Saturday”
On a grey evening, initially with a SW Force 2 wind, a course of (4)-0-A-4 was posted. Sixteen boats took to the water including five from the Topper Fleet.
But the wind dropped away down the beat and there was virtually nothing by the time the lead boats reached the windward mark.… Read full article “Night Jar 3”