There were 23 entrants for the North West Junior Travellers and 29 for the Topper North West Area Championships. The first race was held in ‘challenging’ conditions with a brisk southerly wind straight down the lake.
Especially not casual sailors!
Would the forecast come anywhere near true today?
Well as yesterday, the wind filled in and there were more thrills and spills. Bridget clearly dressed for the occasion in her gnome outfit! (Why does she think I’ve altered the photo?)… Read full article “Time Waits for No Man”
That is the message from Cecile and Marie who have popped back across to see some friends this weekend. As ever, they were spotted in a local hostelry, busy celebrating in their usual way – with a pint in their hands!… Read full article “Bonjour, Bonjour”
Saturday
First day of Summer! Somewhat overcast, but the wind doth blow (a bit at least), from the forecast SW direction. The wind is due to pick up later in the afternoon, and give a good blast tomorrow!
The first race was all set for starting on time, until the final couple of minutes before the start when there was 60degree windshift that forced the OD to postpone and rethink.… Read full article “GP14 Open”
 Oops – Can you tell who it is yet?Click on the following link to see more photos of the event by Scumper |
Saturday
0900 There’s a multitude of keen sailors that arrived last night queuing up for bacon and egg baps.… Read full article “Enterprise National Inland Championships”
Saturday: Well the forecast was for not a lot of wind and that is what we got. Although before the start the wind had begun to fill in, with hopes of it being strengthened by a sea breeze (wishful thinking!), the wind never really settled down.… Read full article “RS400 Open”
It’s clear that we can’t have everything. The sun went, but the wind came back (in a fashion) accompanied by a little drizzle
Racing comprised the Asymmetric Cup and the Max Joule Memorial Trophy. The Asymmetric Cup is run using a windward leeward course and the OD realised that there was a need for a a medium to large sausage (Elaine and Dave couldn’t keep a straight face for some reason!)… Read full article “Soggy Sunday”
Well at least it’s not raining! Another glorious morning, unfortunately the wind is continuing to blow in from the North East so it seems highly unlikely that there will be any sailing as OD Ian Preston seems quite happy to sit back reading his paper and having another cup of tea.… Read full article “Bank Holiday”
With racing cancelled for the day, several of the ‘boys’ opted to go out for a trash around in the club toppers. Of course Toggle isn’t one to miss out on the action and he prepped up to go out. His boat capsized while it was on the trailer!… Read full article “One of the Boys!”
0700: It’s bad enough when you can’t trust the forecast, but when the weather observations (from nearby Keswick) don’t reflect what is actually occurring it gets unbelieveable. The current 2mph SW certainly could not be associated with the overnight history. The Bass micro climate continues to mystify.… Read full article “Flying 15 TNT NW Travellers Open Meeting”