The light winds from the south made things seem like there was a pleasant sail ahead. Although William and Elaine were able to pull away on the beat from the single handers, the single handers benefitted on the runs. However, after completing two laps in 40 mins OD Mike Moore let William sail on (as Alan Waugh in his mirror had just started his second lap) but shortly after the wind faded and it was to be another 50 mins before William completed the next lap.… Read full article “Sunday Update”

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..”