An overcast afternoon with a light but bitter E wind (3 degrees on the car thermometer) put many of the Thursday regulars off and there were only thirteen starters this week.
The course was A-9-0-1 which included two beam reaches and a run suiting the GPs.… Read full article “Night Jar 3”
Saturday started off with some sail training for the juniors before racing got underway for the Paul Carruthers Memorial Trophy, a handicap series for all fleets, and the start of the three day Catapult Open for which there are eight entrants.… Read full article “May Day Bank Holiday”
It was one of those evenings when even the seasoned sailors couldn’t work out the wind direction. It started SW and ended NE. The OD went for a diamond course A-B-5-4 in an area where the wind had filled in – to a degree.… Read full article “Night Jar 2 – 2nd May 19”
After a turnout of 20 boats on Thursday evening, was it the lack of one of AJ’s meals on offer, or the long term forecast of 40kt gusts that put sailors off on Saturday as there were only 4 helms turned up, of which only two decided to race (and neither were Asymmetrics)?… Read full article “MJM/Asymmetric Cup”
A thunder storm was rolling around the hills in the late afternoon so there is was a question mark on whether we would have boats on the water and a race start.
But it was ok at Bass with a light southerly and we had twenty starters. … Read full article “Night Jar 1 – 25 April 19”
The long bank holiday break started on Friday and focussed on getting plenty of kids on the water on both Friday and Saturday, especially as there was plenty of sunshine with light winds.
Despite mixed winds earlier in the day, the wind settled to the NW just in time for Saturday’s racing for the fleet of 26 boats.… Read full article “Easter Bank Holiday”
With Easter being late this year, GNAC is being held early, for which there was a fleet of 27 boats. Although the sun was shining, the cooler than usual, and stronger than forecast SE breeze put a few competitors off sailing.… Read full article “Great North Asymmetric Challenge 2019”
Sun and a cool northerly breeze kept a fleet of 16 boats sailing for the first two races in the Barf Trophy and Spring Cup long series.
At the front of the fleet, Alex/Caroline in an RS400 and Steve/Ruth in a Merlin, had some close racing, while Ian/LezliAnn in a F15 were able to keep in the mix on handicap.… Read full article “Spring into Action”
Our first open meeting is being held in a couple of weekends on 13/14 April.
All competitors & members are welcome to join us for a two course meal in the Clubhouse at 7pm on Saturday 13 April. To assist with catering which is being provided by Harry’s Kitchen (Keswick) can you please book tickets and indicate your choices on WebCollect before Thursday 11th April.… Read full article “GNAC”
There was a good turnout of members on Saturday to finalise preparations for the new season that coincided with the start of British Summer Time. The day finished with tea and cake to chat with and greet new members.
Sunday welcomed a fleet of 21 boats for the Starter’s Prize with some sunshine, and a light southerly.… Read full article “Starter’s Prize”