The wild winds as forecast didn’t come to fruition, nor did the 10mph breeze! OD Mark Ninnim found the swinging winds challenging (as were his ‘helpers’ in the committee boat!), but he got all three races in in fluctuating winds.

Tim Knowles got off to a flying start with his new sails, but he slipped back and Mike Fairlamb went on to win both the 1st and 2nd races, in which Tim and Vall Bell each shared a 2nd and a 3rd.… Read full article “Fleet Challenge C”

As the darker evenings draw in, the second Night Jar series draws to a close, and the overall result was determined on the final race. Jim Christie sailed well again to win the race but Jo Watkins beat Neil and Judith Currie by a couple of positions to take the trophy.… Read full article “Night Jar B”

Sunday

The wind is from the SE again – will OD Ian make use of the southern end of the lake in his courses?

The answer was yes! A beat to 13 took approx 35 mins, but with the wind freshening as forecast, the reaching back down to 2 only took just under 20 mins!!… Read full article “Indian Summer”

and it’s sunny! Not as much wind forecast as the last couple of days, but many could be relieved at that.

Although the lake was flat at 9am, the breeze covered the lake in patches, and eventually filled in shortly after the start.… Read full article “Bank Holiday”

For the second weekend in a row, there has been a round the lake pennant race which counts towards Sandra’s Salver – clearly a keenly contested award, which goes to the top lady crew over the seven race series, as various women make a special effort to compete.… Read full article “Sandra’s Sunday”

There was a wealth of experience in the committee boat – two trustees and all three past commodores – must be more than 100 years sailing experience, and probably 200 years in age! But did it help?

Racing was delayed waiting for some members held up in M6 traffic.… Read full article “Three Men in a Boat!”

Well almost! With Bass Week over and the grounds cleared, there was a one day triathlon run from the club on Saturday before normality returned with racing on Sunday.

Well almost! The weather had other ideas. Fourteen boats took to the water for the morning race, the course was set, the start signalled and off they went.… Read full article “It’s All Over….”

The Youth Squad have again had some dedicated races, but could be better attended.

Although Ethan mastered the conditions on Saturday, he found his match against Robin Crawley in Sunday’s racing. Despite this, Ethan leads the Sunday series, while Luke Howarth is leading the Saturday series