Not sure what happened to the wind today. There was a strong breeze everywhere other than in the Bassenthwaite microclimate! The northerly wind that had been blowing throughout the morning eased and then had to fight other gusts from the east, as well as some gusts from a westerly sea breeze!… Read full article “Saturday”
Sam’s Success
Are there any more of these double Ss I can play?!
Sam Hall came second in the latest round of NW Junior Traveller’s event held at Ullswater YC on Saturday
Soggy Sunday
As forecast, the day started damp and it didn’t get any better.… Read full article “Sam’s Success”
Fleet Challenge
From a hazy, overcast morning with no wind, a light breeze quickly filled in from the north east. There were occasional holes, but the fleet generally kept moving even if at a slow pace.
Telf opted to sail his Mirror single handed, and went for a port on port start only to be challenged by a Merlin Rocket, F15 and RS400 – that didn’t stop him going on to win the race from Mike Fairlamb, if only by a few secs.… Read full article “Fleet Challenge”
Bank Holiday Monday
Sun’s shining! No wind though 🙁
However, the wind did fill in and settle down from the south eventually, so the OD opted to postpone and have an early lunch. Shortly after the 1pm start, the sea breeze kicked in and the wind direction changed to a south westerly without any particular holes surprisingly!… Read full article “Bank Holiday Monday”
Would you believe it?
High winds blew from the south all morning, the Hodgkin boys went out for a practice and worked their socks off beating up the lake, but enjoyed some of the spinnaker legs back. Racing was scheduled for 2.30, and the OD was keen to start on time, but it was as if someone had turned off the power.… Read full article “Would you believe it?”
Random Results Generator
Well that’s what seemed to happen in the first race yesterday! Or was it bribery and corruption?
Mike Moore built up such a big lead he didn’t realise that he was heading for the wrong mark until he realised the rest of the fleet (well Tim and Ian) were heading to 3 (not 2!).… Read full article “Random Results Generator”
Sunday Racing
A duller start, with the winds eased too, was a pleasant change for some achy sailors after Saturday! With just a selection of boats on the water they all sailed in the handicap Dodd Trophy series. Although William and Elaine led the way, the offwind legs were not always as windy as the beats, so the gap between them and Tim widened and narrowed as the race went on.… Read full article “Sunday Racing”
Mirror, Laser and Handicap Open
There was again an abundance of wind for the Mirror, Laser and Handicap open meeting being held over the weekend. Although the forecast wind strength was perfectly sailable, there were numerous squalls passing through double the strength to about force 5.… Read full article “Mirror, Laser and Handicap Open”
Catapult European Championships
Monday
The cold frosty night meant we started the day in glorious sunshine. The forecast northerly was much more reluctant to settle down and kept swinging between north and west. The wind strength consequently varied considerably and came through in waves, but generally the conditions were light and testing.… Read full article “Catapult European Championships”
New Season Has Started
On Sunday, there were two races for the appropriately named Starters Prize. With the morning’s wind strength at 18mph gusting 40mph (gale force 8) it was not surprising that there were only six competing boats.
The honour of being the first boat on the water went to Tim Chittenden crewed by Carl Arthur in their stable Flying Fifteen keelboat.… Read full article “New Season Has Started”