Vareo Nationals 2013 (c) Alastair Duncan
What happens when there’s no wind?
You can wait…
Or you can eat!
RS Vareo National Championships
This weekend the RS Vareo Nationals are being held at Bassenthwaite, the home club of the defending champion, our own Vice-Commodore Mark Somerville.
The wind forecast is light, unfortunately, so will the lightweights have an advantage. Of course, there is the Bass micro-climate factor, so anything could happen!… Read full article “RS Vareo National Championships”
Back to it
An early clear out of the club grounds by visitors, a transfer of some boats from the back field, and, suddenly, normality seemed to return to the club.
Despite a lack of wind in the morning, Kayla was assured that the sea breeze would make Mike’s trip back up to the club worthwhile.… Read full article “Back to it”
The end of the beginning
Perhaps the weather today was a taster of what is in store for the Youth Regatta which starts on Monday (have you heard about it?).
The South Easterly wind held out throughout the day despite the threat of a sea breeze.… Read full article “The end of the beginning”
Glorious Day for Sailing
Despite the lake being flat calm in the morning as the sun shone, a good F3 filled in from the West well before racing started for the latest championship weekend series. A (relatively) prompt start caught out some of the handicap fleet (Will they learn for the morning?).… Read full article “Glorious Day for Sailing”
Topper NW Areas 2013
NWJTT and Laser Lakeland Grand Prix 2013
NWJTT, NW Areas and Lakeland Laser Open
Campers woke to glorious sunshine and a mirror like lake. Flurries of wind passed through but didn’t bed in until mid morning, which is just as well because there were over 60 boats in five fleets getting ready for five scheduled races – all in all a very busy day!… Read full article “NWJTT, NW Areas and Lakeland Laser Open”
Night Jar A10 – 27 June 13
The mist at Bothel was so thick that even the base of the turbines was obscured. Conditions on the Lake were a little clearer but it was still a murky and damp evening with a light SW wind.
A course of 9-3-1-0-A was set with the start line just upwind of A.… Read full article “Night Jar A10 – 27 June 13”