Flying 15 Open 2013
NSSA – Can You Help?
You may well be aware that the National Youth Regatta 2013 is being held at Bassenthwaite from 22-26 July this year.
With 200+ boats, approx 300 junior sailors, plus support staff etc there is a massive amount of co-ordination required to aid smooth running of the regatta.… Read full article “NSSA – Can You Help?”
61st Annual Prize Giving and Dinner Dance
This year’s prize giving was held at The Castle Inn on 1st December, and many opted to take advantage of the preferential rate to stay the night – there could be a few additional sore heads the morning after the night before as a result!… Read full article “61st Annual Prize Giving and Dinner Dance”
61st Season Draws to a Close
After some very wet weather over the past few days, Sunday started off with some drizzle which faded before racing was underway. The light breeze held throughout the race and was sufficient to power the fleet of 11 boats around the course, though none of the forecast gusts came to fruition.… Read full article “61st Season Draws to a Close”
Another Sunny Sunday
Despite early rain, the morning started with glorious sunshine and a light breeze. Alan was out early to tune his GP to ensure he maintained his lead in the private competition with Alistair – a ‘gottle of geer’ riding on the day’s racing, and a bottle of champagne on the series!… Read full article “Another Sunny Sunday”
October Draws to a Close
With October almost over this weekend concluded the remaining series for this year’s prize giving. Don’t forget to book your tickets with Andrea!
Saturday was basked in sunshine but the wind was somewhat lighter than forecast, and was variable in strength and direction .… Read full article “October Draws to a Close”
Another Slow Sunday
In the Bass micro climate a forecast of 5-6mph breeze was somewhat ominous, but there was a light easterly across part of the lake to get the fleets started in the final rounds of the MJM/Asymmetric Cup. However, soon after the start the wind faded and it was to be a long haul around the relatively short course.… Read full article “Another Slow Sunday”
Autumnal October
Those that entered the Fleet Challenge C series enjoyed sunshine and a light breeze on Saturday to drive them around the courses for the three scheduled races. There were a few capsizes, several people sailing wrong courses, missing marks out, or rounding them the wrong way, and Roy the Sailing Secretary was a premature starter.… Read full article “Autumnal October”
Saturday Sunshine then Soggy Sunday
Sunshine, a relatively warm wind, and white horses greeted sailors for another weekend series. Though the conditions were hard work, there was some exciting reaches, and several challenging gybes (which caught out numerous boats), all adding to some close racing.
Scumper led the handicap fleet, and though Toggle did break through to lead the 2nd race for a while, Scumper took the honours in both races.… Read full article “Saturday Sunshine then Soggy Sunday”