Unexpectedly the day started with drizzle, wind and it was cold!
Although the forecast wind was from the E, there was a good SE breeze. A starboard biased start line caused a bunching of boats, and three boats to be over the line at the start of the race.… Read full article “Where She Blows, NOBODY Knows!”
The temperature has dipped again, and the wind returned for another blustery sail in a championship weekend series.
Mike/Eric led the GPs in the only race that they sailed, with Val/Ken Bell 2nd.
In the handicap fleet there were 9 contenders.… Read full article “More Wind!”
A balmy summer evening encouraged a great fleet of 17 boats to compete for the Night Jar this week.
Two boats broke away from the pack before the wind faded – Neil and Judith Currie in their RS400 led the fleet, but were beaten by almost a minute on handicap by Joan and Jack Hardie in their RS200.… Read full article “Night Jar 2 June”
It is with great sadness that we have learned of the sudden death of Alan Nicholson having suffered from an embolism.Our deepest sympathies go to Alan’s wife Jean, and his daughters Fiona and Julie, at this sad time.
Alan was a true gentleman and will be sadly missed by us all.… Read full article “Alan Nicholson”
Light winds, and drizzle greeted sailors today, and the direction was likely to be challenging as it was blowing from S but forecast from SW – Sale Fell would have its effect on proceedings, especially as OD Mike Moore opted to send the fleet around the lake.… Read full article “A Race to Forget?”
A windy and wet start proved to be very off-putting for potential sailors. However, the wind did ease, and the world was a different place when the sun came out!
Ten boats ventured out to the start, but they were not all going to finish!… Read full article “Sunday”
A forecast of high winds and strong gusts seemed to be dampened down by rain sufficiently to enable the racing programme to proceed as planned.
The first race was a pursuit in the Celebrity Glass Trophy series. Despite the wind easing, there were some good gusts to create planing conditions.… Read full article “Whit Bank Holiday”
After a wet few days, the turnout was lower than usual.
Dave and Lynn Lawson led the fleet on the water, to take another 1st on fleet handicap with Phil Davenport, who sailed a good race, finishing 2nd. Dave and Lynn are currently leading the series, while Neil and Judith Currie are 2nd.… Read full article “Night Jar 26 May”
The Flying 15 Northern Championship was held at Bass this weekend. The forecast was for a weekend of strong winds – which was what was delivered. There should be some exciting racing!!
Sixteen visitors arrived to join the six Bass F15s.… Read full article “Flying 15 Northern Championship”
Another good turnout of 15 boats for the Thursday evening race. Neil/Judith Currie led the fleet in their RS400, followed by Joan/Jack Hardie in an RS200, but it was Dave/Lynn Lawson in a GP that won on fleet handicap, having gained a large lead from the rest of the GPs.… Read full article “Night Jar 19 May – Family Teamwork has the Edge”