Previously run as a long series, this has been compacted into a weekend series of 5 races. Sun and blue skies were the order of the day, while the wind struggled to settle down.
A forecast easterly did come in, but the strength was variable throughout the afternoon.… Read full article “MJM Trophy/Asymmetric Cup”
Now that the sailing season is underway, and the clubhouse is being used again, it is important to keep it clean, tidy, and in good repair, so that it is inviting to members and visitors alike. Whilst everyone can do their bit by leaving it tidy when leaving, we are in need of a House committee chair to coordinate the tasks, and maintenance issues.… Read full article “House ”
… just weren’t enough. A lovely, sunny, afternoon but high winds, or was it low temperatures, put numerous would sailors off. So AJs stressful OD duty was straightforward- just get settled into a few cups of tea before abandoning racing for the day.… Read full article “Blue Skies…”
This year the RYA promoted Push the Boat Out initiative is being run over 9-17 May. We are playing our part over the first weekend 9/10 May (between 0900 and 1700) and encouraging newcomers to get on the water. They can try out single handed sailing dinghies, double handed boats, paddle boarding, kayak, rafted Canadian canoes, rowing boat, keel boat and catamaran… all free.… Read full article “Push the Boat Out 9/10 May”
After seeing last week’s Press Report on the notice board or in the paper, you might have looked at the accompanying photo and thought to yourself “Surely the Press Officer has been around long enough to know the difference between a Solo and a Vareo?”… Read full article “We Need Your Photos ”
Photos (C) Simon Longstaff
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Our foreign correspondent has returned from Puy to report on the Bass meeting
The first, and longest, bank holiday weekend of the year started off wet and windless. However, a light breeze did fill in sufficiently to get racing underway for the Good Friday Challenge. Dave/Sarah had their second ‘casual’ start of the season, but it was Mike/Kayla that were some minutes behind the leaders when they were the last to start.… Read full article “Easter Weekend”
With a long weekend ahead, and a full racing and social programme, please accept this as a timely reminder that club rules state that results will not count if subscription payments are not up to date.
You have been warned!
Members of the youth squad have expressed an interest in crewing in a race for some of the more experienced sailors (either Night Jar or weekend). Dave Lawson, Robin Dawson and Mark Somerville have already agreed to this and we wonder if any other experienced sailors would be prepared to let the kids crew as a one off. … Read full article “Youth Squad Crews”