Although Saturday started off relatively mild, strong gusts had been passing over the lake all morning. By the time racing started, the rain had moved in and the gusts were coming down vertically and things didn’t improve much apart from the sun coming out later in the day.… Read full article “Bank Holiday Weekend”
Quiet Weekend
There may not have been many racing on Saturday, but Roy and Sam’s appearances brought them to the front of the celebrity glass series. Word has it that Sam had a little chuckle to himself (as you do!) when Ian Macpherson capsized – He’ll soon learn that what goes around comes around – Beware Sam!… Read full article “Quiet Weekend”
Handicap Open
Weekend update
The changeable weather continues. A forecast of rain resulted in, at best, a few heavy clouds, but the winds eased by the time racing started, and the sun did its best to provide a hazy glow through the clouds. Robbie D and Toggle sailed consistently to win both races on handicap.… Read full article “Weekend update”
Y Viva Espana
Congratulations
That Sinking Feeling!
Saturday fought off several showers to leave a sunny afternoon but not a lot of wind – not a day for leaving out a bung as one RS sailor discovered to his horror at the end of the day! The Celebrity Glass Trophy was held on an all fleet handicap basis.… Read full article “That Sinking Feeling!”
April Showers
In fact there was possibly everything apart from what is expected in terms of April showers – sleet, hail, bright sunshine and a cold breeze.
Sleet/snow and gale force winds on Saturday morning put many off apart from Mike Moore who had travelled up from Preston led the fleet in both races and won both on handicap from Sam Hall and Roy Blackburn.… Read full article “April Showers”
Gluttons for Punishment?
Is this a sign of things to come? The second racing day of the season was only slightly less windy than the first. Steve Hunt took Kayla out in the RS400 to see if she still likes it before changing fleet from the lark.… Read full article “Gluttons for Punishment?”
Let the Racing Commence
You’ll note from the activity on the webcam that something’s afoot. Yes many people have been enjoying the mild weather and getting their boats ready for the off. Ginge couldn’t wait and so went out in his laser, and then again in the GP.… Read full article “Let the Racing Commence”