It looked like we could have been waiting for the wind for a while this morning. At least we had a glorious view while we’re waiting though 🙂
Unexpectedly the wind did fill in enough to get racing underway by 12 Noon, but it was never forecast to be exciting!… Read full article “Sunday Sun”
Another glorious day to brag about – especially as other parts of the country will be publicising a ‘typical wet bank holday’
The day started with a good south easterly, but it faded as on Sunday. Fortunately it sprang back and racing got underway almost on time (OD Ian Campbell had threatened to start on time all weekend).… Read full article “Bank Holiday Monday”
Nine members of the Youth Squad braved the very cold weather and difficult sailing conditions when Dave Woodhead from the RYA came to do a session on boat handling.
For many it turned into a day of survival and numerous capsize drills!… Read full article “Youth Squad News”
The club sailing season got underway on an unexpectedly glorious morning – clear blue skies, cold after a hard frost, and a gentle southerly breeze. Substantially better than the gales which had been forecast earlier in the week. Mike Turner arrived expecting to be sitting on shore watching the racing, but the conditions were so pleasant he went out for his first sail of the season with Sue Watson crewing.… Read full article “Sail of Two Winds”
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With 85 boats entered the site was very busy this morning as campers woke to a misty morning after a cold night. Saturday’s racing should have started at 11am but the mist was very slow to clear and it was after 2pm before the fleet took to the water. |
The forecast for the day implied that sailing might have been over for the season before any happy sailors turned up, but surprisingly the conditions were quite enticing – sunshine and a decent WNW breeze.
Seven boats made it to the start line for the final race of the season which turned out to have a good mix of reaches to blow the cobwebs away.… Read full article “What a way to go!”
The morning started off wonderfully clear, with no wind. Not very good for sailing! However, some clouds moved in together with a light north westerly breeze. Perhaps it would settle down for a good days sailing?
The wind did fill in, albeit in fits and starts, but it let to both bunching, and separation, of the fleet ….… Read full article “Guided by the Light….”
Have the storms passed through – uncertain. The forecast is not quite as breezy as was being forecast yesterday, but the conditions still seem challenging!
Perhaps the rescue crews had a whiff of the forecast, as they’d either slept in or been partying well last night!… Read full article “All Dressed Up…”
As a prelude to the bonfire night celebrations, the first prize giving for the youth squad was held this evening
Vice Commodore Dave Nicholson gave a short speech outlining the (short) history of the squad, and prizes were given out by his wife Pauline.… Read full article “Youth Squad Prize Giving”
What a glorious day for a sail. The wind didn’t always rise to the occasion but when it did some boats were able to plane for a short while. Mike Moore suggested there were elements of skill and elements of luck – of course, his position only benefited through skill!… Read full article “Back to Normality”