What a beautiful morning – very few clouds, with a patchy breeze sufficient for the Tinker fleet to enjoy an early 1030 start
By the time club racing started the wind had filled in from the SE, and the course allowed some good planing on starboard tack, but not always on port!… Read full article “Tinker Rally”
Saturday: Not a good forecast. Flood warnings. High gusting winds. Rain
The wild conditions in the morning were sufficient to postpone the taster session, but the Youth Squad duly turned up for their 1pm race. The five competitors all took to the water, and all capsized.… Read full article “September Storms”
Though the forecast is for a gentle breeze, the mirror-like water does not give us much hope!
Perhaps it would have been better if the wind had stayed away because the drizzle came down as the OD tried to determine where to set the course.… Read full article “Waiting for Wind”
Light winds and sunshine was forecast – didn’t really get much of either! The sun did come out from time to time, and there was a pleasant light breeze before the start, but an over eager handicap fleet (or was it the commodore?!)… Read full article “Flags or Signals?”
Saturday racing was held in somewhat variable winds. The fleet believed they were heading out for a gentle saunter around the course only to find that the wind came in in droves and then disappeared for a while. Of course the exciting bit was when the wind came in!… Read full article “Bank Holiday Weekend”
That was the sound in the clubhouse as the fleets rounded the gybe mark outside the clubhouse. There were some near capsizes but they all actually survived the gybe.
The overnight winds had eased a little, though by the time the boats were being launched a squall made getting into the boats and away from the shore somewhat of a challenge.… Read full article “Oooohh Arrrhhh!”
It was one of those mornings. A good breeze (at times), with hollow patches in between, but did anyone really make the most of it all?
First Scumper and Robbie D only just made it to the start line on time, but as they crossed the line a recall signal was sounded so they ducked back just in case (turns out they weren’t over the line in any case!).… Read full article “He Who Makes the Least Mistakes..”
Two boats in one day! First there was the champagne launch of Mik Chappell’s new Mirror ‘Cadfarch’ – it means Charger, I believe. He did admit to trawling the spinnaker on its first launch 🙁
Secondly, Ken Allen’s Flying 15 which has been in storage for too many years now, has been bought by Tim Chittenden and reappeared at the club.… Read full article “The Fleets Have Increased in Size”
As forecast, the day has been dry and started with a bit of wind.
The youth squad ventured down the lake for a picnic while racing for the MJM Trophy and Asymmetric Cup took place in the north end. The RS200s made the most of the winds in the asymmetrics’ windward leeward course with Andy and Emma taking pole position again
Mike Moore and Kayla broke away from the lasers when the wind picked up on the bottom reach of their course, to win the race.… Read full article “Sunday Sailing”
It was very blustery when 9 boats took to the water today for the latest races in the Youth Squad Saturday Series. 6 toppers, a taz, a laser radial and a byte started the first race. There were numerous capsizes before and during the race and credit goes to all the sailors who got back in their boats and carried on to the finish. … Read full article “Bass Youth Squad Races”