Another sunny Sunday with a lack of wind resulted in sailors having another early lunch, but the wind did fill in from the West to get both of the scheduled races sailed.
The Mirror fleet benefitted from a couple of new helms in the fleet, Bean with son Oliver, and new members Sandy and Douglas Simpson.… Read full article “Another Sunny Sunday”
If the incorrectly published start time wasn’t an early April fool’s joke, perhaps OD Simon was trying a belated one with the first course of the season which had the fleet looping round the windward mark!? What he thought, and what he displayed on the course board were just subtly different!… Read full article “Saturday Racing ”
The multitude of sailors that turned up ready for the first race of the season were in for a bit of a wait for the wind to fill in, but at least the sun was shining! The OD opted to plan an early lunch with the the aim of having two races back to back.… Read full article “All the Best Laid Plans”
Not only did Spring start last week, but we’re now into Summer Time – yes, the clocks went forward an hour last night!
That means that the sailing season starts today! So get down to the club and enjoy this glorious weather, meet up with sailing friends old and new, and you could even go racing…
Enjoy
Can you believe it?! A week before racing starts and the wet weekend takes its toll on the lake level.
Friday update – All boats have been moved off the first row, but water still remains high for those boats at the foot of the embankment.… Read full article “Lake Level”
With the new season just a week away it’s been a busy weekend (in miserable weather) preparing the club and grounds.
One final working party next Saturday if you can spare a couple of hours to help out it would be much appreciated.… Read full article “New Season Looms!”
Our very best wishes and congratulations go to Alex Leonard and Olivia Storey on this, their wedding day.
There was a good turnout for the Winter walk by members young and old.
Sale Fell, which regularly is the bane of our sailing experience, was the target for the main group, while another cohort walked a lower route through the forest.… Read full article “Winter Walk”
We hope you have all enjoyed your Christmas and New Year celebrations and are looking forward to the 2017 season. In addition to various working parties to prepare the clubhouse and grounds, there are a couple of socials to enjoy
Keep an eye out for further details
Members who have left their boats on site should check that they are secured appropriately during the current weather conditions. You can then settle down and enjoy your Christmas celebrations!