What a lovely evening for a sail followed by some supper in the clubhouse. 19 boats took to the water, and there was again some close racing with just over a minute on fleet handicap between the first four boats. Joan/Jack Hardie took the honours from Dave/Lynn Lawson by just 3 secs, followed by Neil/Judith Currie and Val/Ken Bell.… Read full article “Night Jar 16 June”

Another excellent midweek turnout of 21 boats. New grandparents Ginge and Jose Hodgkins didn’t make it to the end of the race, but we won’t ask why! New helm Robert Cruickshank, crewed by dad Julian, in a GP had an excellent race and won the personal handicap race by more than a minute, but the next five boats were all within the next minute so some good handicapping.… Read full article “Night Star 9 June”

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”

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?”