Fleet Challenge B
While the Solway Firth coastline was basking in the sun, the weather at the club was cloudy but warm.
Three of the youth squad had gone to an open at Ullswater. Jenny Dunn performed best finishing a creditable 22nd in a fleet of 29 boats which included National Youth Squad sailors.… Read full article “Fleet Challenge B”
Night Jar Double for the Hardies
Mik Chappell is on his holidays in Scotland and the nominated OD, John Crosbie, is somewhere in mid Atlantic so Andy Sugden stepped in as OD and did an excellent job. He was assisted by Mike Hunter and Neil Garrison on rescue as the regular crew are on the back of a recovery vehicle somewhere in Italy.… Read full article “Night Jar Double for the Hardies”
Laser, Mirror and Topper Open
Night Jar 7
Most competitors agreed that this was the best NJ round to date. There was sunshine, a constant f4 wind and a superb course which made the most of it. The beat was 4-0 followed by four kite legs 0-9-1-3-4.
There was even an inadvertent sting in the tail as the port end start line pin was exactly upwind of 4 and a number of boats ended up head to wind when making for it.… Read full article “Night Jar 7”
Foxy Tales
A mid season edition of Foxy Tales is being prepared but, as ever, we need your input.
All snippets, tips, thoughts and tales will be appreciated and vetted for inclusion.
Just email Robin by 22nd June
Thank you!
Summer Sun and Sea Breeze
The final day of May and the sun has returned. The forecast of light winds was ominous, and swinging airs as the race officer was challenging. As the fleet sailed out, they were driven by a fair sea breeze from the West which held, if somewhat shifty, throughout the afternoon.… Read full article “Summer Sun and Sea Breeze”
Night Jar 6
The 6th race in the Night jar Series was held in a Southerly breeze with some lulls and shifts.
Before the race Robin Dawson held some starting practice for 10 of our Topper sailors and this led to some excellent starts and good results for the younger competitors.… Read full article “Night Jar 6”
Whitsun Bank Holiday
Mixed weather from sunshine through rain seems to be the order of the day, and the wind almost as variable!
Half a dozen Toppers initially led the way in Celebrity Glass Pursuit, though Dave/Lynn were the next to take the lead, Robbie Dee/Banter took advantage of the freshening winds to work their way from starting last through to the lead and winner’s horn.… Read full article “Whitsun Bank Holiday”