Fortunately the forecast was incorrect, and racing did take place with a good turnout of 16 boats which takes the total number of entrants in the series up to 25.
Dave and Lynn Lawson took a strong lead on fleet handicap from Mik Chappell, while Alan Jones won on personal handicap from Nigel Lewis, with Mik 3rd.… Read full article “Night Jar 12 May”
Bass is pleased to host the first ever Great North Asymmetric Challenge which is sponsored by Ronstan. Conditions at first were blustery to such an extent that two masts were broken in the first race! The breeze did increase for the next race and several boats dropped out due to capsizes.… Read full article “The Great North Asymmetric Challenge”
A slightly quieter evening on the lake. Joan and Jack Hardie in an RS200 won on fleet handicap with a strong lead from Val and Ken Bell in a GP. Joan and Jack’s lead was sufficient for them to win the race on a personal handicap basis as well, albeit on a reduced margin from Nigel Lewis in his GP.
The wind did eventually abate encouraging the Catapults to venture on to the water to hopefully get three races in of their Northern Championships. Their first race was started early at 10.30hrs and the conditions encouraged some club boats to take to the water also, but the squalls set in as they were rigging sails.… Read full article “Holiday Monday”
Another glorious day, but the wind is blowing, we are looking into the wind and white horses from the clubhouse. There are a few Catapults getting prepared for their open meeting which is being held alongside club racing.
How many boats will be tempted on to the the water?… Read full article “May Bank Holiday”
The Night Jar series got off to a flying start a week late, after being cancelled due to lack of wind last week. There was a good turnout of 13 boats. Alex Leonard and Olivia Storey in a 29er led the fleet on the water but Alan Jones in his Laser won the race on personal handicap, while Mike Fairlamb and Eric Smith in a GP notched up the first win in the series on a fleet handicap basis.… Read full article “Night Jar”
After the damp miserable race yesterday, the sun is shining, the wind filled in and there has bee a great turnout of boats for the two day weekend series.
Robbie D led the handicap fleet in his Skiff, until he capsized at least!… Read full article “What a difference a day makes!”
Great weather through the week, great forecast for Easter, wonderful sun and wind on Good Friday, and what happens as we get to Easter Saturday? The cloud//mist comes in, the temperature drops, and it starts spitting! Fortunately the cloud seemed to bring some wind with it.… Read full article “What a let down!”
The first scheduled race in the Night Jar was abandoned due to lack of wind, though it proved to be a challenge for Mik when he realised that the horns in the race office had not been set up after the Winter break.… Read full article “Night Jar”
This weekend’s sailing was the Fleet Challenge A series for all classes. With three races each day there’s a lot of racing to take place.
Saturday sailing resulted in the first protest of the season following an unfortunate incident when Tim Chittenden’s FF collided with John Halliday’s RS400 causing damage to the outer skin such that time was of the essence in terms of recovering John’s boat to shore!… Read full article “More Sunday Sun”