The cold frosty night meant we started the day in glorious sunshine. The forecast northerly was much more reluctant to settle down and kept swinging between north and west. The wind strength consequently varied considerably and came through in waves, but generally the conditions were light and testing.… Read full article “Catapult European Championships”
As promised, Santa stopped off at the club this afternoon gave out some early presents to members’ children who had been enjoying an afternoon tea party. There followed some carol singing
and there were games too….
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| Mr and Mrs vice commodore tell Henry and Thomas they have to crew for Toggle next season | Our social secretary being very social |
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| Becky just realises she’s now on the council and all the work that needs to be done |
Toggle in the drink – AGAIN |
The 58th prize giving and dinner dance was held at Hundith Hill, Cockermouth. It was attended by almost 100 members and guests, many of whom disguised themselves (well attempted to) by wearing a mask.
Bobbie Middleton gave the first speech recalling some of her 30 years as a member at the club, and toasted the club, and the response was given by Commodore Dave Nicholson.… Read full article “Annual Prize Giving”
| Monday – The wind strengthened and the rain lingered on. Apathy and a postponement meant there was not a lot happening! It seemed unlikely that there would be any sailing but who knows?!After a while the rain cleared a little and the water seemed a little more inviting, but it wasn’t long before the racing was cancelled for the day, so it was time for tents to be dropped, and thrown in the back of cars before heading home. |
What a glorious day – our turn for the sunny bank holiday? The wind is struggling to settle down to the forecast SW direction which should be topped up by a sea breeze in early afternoon. There was a postponement waiting for the wind to steady(?!)… Read full article “Bank Holiday Monday”
For those of you that couldn’t get to the club on Sunday night here’s a few shots of those that got down and swaety on the dance floor with a bit of Salsa dancing
There was a good turn out for Sunday’s walk, which avoided the icy hillside of Sale Fell and went to Wythop Mill, Embleton and back to the Club.
Meanwhile you’ll note that the heating has been turned on to melt the ice which has formed in the recent past.… Read full article “Turn Up The Heat!”
…and when it does Santa gets an invite to the Bass children’s party. A fresh layer of snow meant he could again land on Skiddaw and get a lift across the lake in a dory using Rudolph’s nose to show the way
He was greeted by the new social secretary Lucy and then came in to sing a few Christmas songs and gave out some early Christmas presents
This year there were some small Santas too!… Read full article “Christmas Comes But Once a Year…”
Tonight’s the night that the Youth Squad put their sensory skills to the test..
With 20 entrants, and several rounds of ten pin bowling, it took some time to find the eventual winner, although some say it luked fairly obvious from the start!… Read full article “Wii Challenge!”