Saturday’s forecast was wet and blustery, and perhaps the reason for the limited number of takers for the two race Celebrity Glass Pursuit. As it turned out, there were some short, heavy, showers, but the wind was lighter than expected.
The 50 min races had Tog in his Solo starting first with the GP chasing just 30 secs later.… Read full article “The Chase is On!”
Yet another No Show. Again wild south westerly gusts were to blame. A few turned up but no one wanted to launch. The OD didn’t even bother to hoist flags – just told all it was off!
Blue skies, southerly wind, temperature in the mid 20s – champagne sailing conditions no less, surely it can’t really be a bank holiday?
The junior were having more fun on the water with relay races, and Pirate netball (not sure what that entails, other than it was described as carnage by one mum!).… Read full article “August Bank Holiday”
Fantastic day today at the club. As a prelude to the long bank holiday weekend, 16 young sailors took part in Race Training with Curtis Mearns from the RYA. A further 16 youngsters enjoyed “Sail and Splash” with fun and games on the water.… Read full article “Sail and Splash”
The forecast said Gusting 40. It wasn’t that extreme but heavy nevertheless. The OD said there would be a race if members wanted one but the trouble was that people could not make up their minds! Except a couple of newer members who were advised that launching was, perhaps, not a good idea.… Read full article “Night Jar 15”
A number of crews turned up at the Club hoping that Bass’s winds would be less extreme than around their homes. But conditions on the Lake were still marginal for racing. The Sailing Secretary who was the OD consulted all before deciding to cancel racing for the day.
It was probably due to crews wanting to escape from Jon’s boat-moving work party but we got twelve enthusiastic entrants for Night Jar 14. And two were over enthusiastic going OCS and being recalled! Mind you, that didn’t stop them moving back to the front of the fleet by the second leg.… Read full article “Night Jar 14”
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After the sweltering temperatures earlier in the week, nature decided it was time to water the gardens with persistent rain/drizzle, and Bass was no exception. With a lack of wind, the lake looked grey, idyllic, but not particularly suitable racing conditions for the weekend’s fleet challenge series.… Read full article “Wet and Windless”
With a black sky and thunder & lightning there was doubt as to whether the race would be held. But the storm missed Bass and twelve boats lined up for the start.
Sue & Alan picked up the port bias and were first away.… Read full article “Ladies, Crews, Junior and Seniors Race”