After there being too much wind last weekend, today seems looks like it will be the opposite. There has been a slight breeze, but as the start time approaches, the wind has disappeared!…
It was to be the sea breeze that helped save the day.… Read full article “From the Ridiculous to the Sublime”
Eleven visitors joined five boats from the home club to contest the Waples Wine Flying Fifteen Open at Basssenthwaite SC on the weekend of May 26/27. The forecast ‘champagne conditions’ materialised with unbroken sunshine being complemented by a strong, warm breeze from the SE.… Read full article “F15 Open Sponsored by Waples Wine”
Although there were no takers for Saturday’s club racing, the fairer weather tempted out a small fleet of Handicap boats, and GPs.
With Scumper crewing for Neil Platt in the F15s in the morning, Toggle had free reign in the handicap fleet winning the race from Jim Christie, with Ethan valiantly completing the course in his dad’s Vareo, despite one or two capsizes.… Read full article “As for the Club Racing…”
Earlier on in the week it seemed that sailing could be blown off by too much wind. Then it changed to too much wind on Saturday, but not enough for Sunday. However, by Saturday, the forecast winds had eased, and although squalls passed through in the morning, there was some good sailing to be had for the sunny afternoon, though there was a small turnout in two fleets.… Read full article “Weekend of Two Halves”
Anyone passing the lake during Thursday afternoon might have been forgiven for assuming racing in the fourth round of the Night Jar would be a test of resolve and endurance. The wind was cold and blustery; the water grey and choppy.… Read full article “Thursday Evening”
After a wet week, and a cold start to the season, it was a pleasant surprise to have a good westerly breeze with sunshine helping everyone at least feel a little warmer.
There was a good turnout of 17 boats spread across three fleets.… Read full article “Sunny Saturday”
Although the GP Inlands are being held at Northampton, and F15 Northerns at Windermere, there is a full racing programme arranged for the Bank Holiday. The forecast, was fairly dry, with mixed winds. Saturday certainly met with mixed winds – the first race was held in light airs that faded for a while splitting the fleet, though it steadied for the second race.… Read full article “Another Bank Holiday”
The members of Bassenthwaite SC must, surprisingly, be more righteous than most, because their collective prayers for wind, in the run up to this year’s Great North Asymmetric Challenge, were rewarded in abundance. Forecasts during the week preceding the event, suggesting winds of up to 50mph, persuaded many not to travel.… Read full article “Great North Asymmetric Challenge – Sponsored by Ronstan”
With the weather being cold, and sometimes wet, a night in front of the fire could be your first choice for something to do on a Thursday evening, but the Night Jar series starts this week, and it’s certain that all takers will be looking forward to a hot meal that is available after racing each week.… Read full article “Thursday Evening Racing”
After a mixed week weatherwise, 20 boats raced on Saturday in a continuation of two long championship series in medium airs. There were a couple of late starters, by people who should know better, though Steve’s excuse was that the spinnaker was rigged wrongly, but not noticeable until he gybed on the way out to the start!… Read full article “Alan has the Advantage”