Sun Soaked Sunday
On Saturday evening we celebrated bonfire night with a large bonfire and great array of fireworks, complete with hot drinks and hot dogs.
Sunday’s forecast was for some gusty winds, but it started off mirror-like and slowly filled in with a cold NW wind, which was pleasantly counteracted by a sun-filled sky throughout the day.… Read full article “Sun Soaked Sunday”
Annual Dinner Dance and Prize Giving
Bonfire Night Celebrations
This Saturday we will be holding our annual bonfire night celebrations.
There is a saying warning you not to burn your boats. Well don’t worry Toggle will be be doing that for you (well only surplus abandoned boats!).
Please bring along a large display firework for the grounds team to light and create a magnificent display.… Read full article “Bonfire Night Celebrations”
Shunned again
Blown Away by Brian
A poor forecast on a damp Saturday afternoon, and the threat from Storm Brian, all resulted in no contenders, despite the conditions being sailable.
Despite the risk is that Sunday’s conditions would be worse, Brian was on his way and left some good sailing conditions, but no one was tempted so racing was cancelled and the six rescue and race management team had another early finish.
Countryfile Ramble for BBC Children in Need
Flying Fifteen Team Racing
Rain, Rain, Go Away!
After the torrential rain in the lakes today, the lake has risen 500mm over the course of eight hours, and will, no doubt, rise through the night. Boats on the foreshore were ok this evening, but worth checking and perhaps moving, as some more rain, together with strong winds, is forecast for Friday.… Read full article “Rain, Rain, Go Away!”
Autumnal Weekend
The blustery winds that were forecast did not come to fruition, resulting in good sailing conditions for the select few that raced, albeit in cooler conditions that in recent weekends.
Val/Ken in their GP led the races generally, giving Neil in a Laser a run for his money, making good use of the intermittent planing conditions.… Read full article “Autumnal Weekend”