… The weather that is! The good weather’s resulted in another good turnout for Thursday evening racing, or is it just Pat’s after race food?
The weekend should start off well, but they reckon rain’s on its way
Weekend Update
This weekend was a little quieter due to Andy Smith & Co venturing to Edinburgh for his stag night. Andy did take his passport with him, but he obviously didn’t realise that there is no passport control to cross the Scottish border (even the Welsh charge to cross the Severn bridge!).… Read full article “Weekend Update”
Thursday Results
The first evening racing of the series got off to a busy start (with a fleet of 21 boats) although, as often occurs, the evening wind was a bit shy. In fact it kept coming and going. Ginge and Dave Nicholson got away from the start only to fall into a hole which let most of the fleet past them.… Read full article “Thursday Results”
Ain’t Got Enough Swing!?
Sunday started off wet and windy (and it didn’t get much better), although not as strong gusts as were encountered on Saturday. Accordingly, there weren’t many takers – Mike and William were there for some more, Hugh (or was it Rhonwen?)… Read full article “Ain’t Got Enough Swing!?”
Summer Come Early?
A bit of balmy weather this weekend. Loads of sunshine, but the wind was somewhat lacking on Saturday. In the first race Shunty, with Tim Chittenden crewing, kept breaking away and then being caught again. On the final run before beating up to the finish Herb warned Steve to mind the anchor warp – Tim lifted the centreboard, but the warp caught on his rudder bringing him to a sudden stop, sufficient enough for William and Elaine to take the lead.… Read full article “Summer Come Early?”
The race that wasn’t
Another exciting days sailing interspersed with calm patches as the wind fought with itself from two directions. With no GPs or Mirrors, there was only the handicap fleet competing and with 12 boats overall.
Due to the changing winds, not surprisingly, finding and staying in the wind or gusts made all the difference.… Read full article “The race that wasn’t”
Don’t Bother!?
Well that’s the quote of the day (or is it the season?) from Mike Fairlamb. Some winter refinements to his rudder led to a tangle of ropes and his first capsize of the season on the start line of the afternoon race.… Read full article “Don’t Bother!?”
Grand Finale
The final race of the season seemed as it may have already happened when those keen sailors arrived, as the lake was mirror like with little prospect of there being sufficient wind. The trickle of wind on the opposite shore did fill in by noon, and with a little persuasion, the fleet of five boats ventured out.… Read full article “Grand Finale”
19 Nov Update – It Takes Two
Sunday started off very pleasant, with a southerly stream of wind running down the far shore. But the various sailors that turned up started to talk it up with mention of the gales that are forecast to come in overnight. Sure enough, the wind did start to swing more to the west allowing Sale Fell to cast a shadow over what was to be a key part of the course.… Read full article “19 Nov Update – It Takes Two”
Winter Sets In
The clocks have changed, bonfire night’s over, the night’s are colder (as is the lake!), November’s here, it’s Sunday only racing, and the final series of the season has started – the Winter Trophy.
Compared to the last few weeks, there was a good breeze – enough for Roy and Kayla to crash and burn, but then so did Alan Nicholson in his Vario, and John and Joan Hardie in their RS200.… Read full article “Winter Sets In”