Overcast and wet at times but, at last, a decent racing breeze.
The fleet consisted of Oscar & Rory in their Feva XL, Phil in a Ilca7, Neil in the Ilca6 and Saskia in the Opi. Neil led both races on the water but couldn’t escape the clutches of Oscar & Rory, who won both races on handicap.… Read full article “Youths Lead The Way”
Too much wind, no rescue, or this week not enough wind to race!
Perhaps next week, as there’s not many racing days left
With no paid rescue available there was insufficient cover so racing was cancelled this week. Please ensure you arrange alternative cover if you’re unable to undertake your allocated duty.
Six boats turned up for the first couple of races in the winter series. Sunny spells and a medium and occasionally gusty southwestly greeted the fleet.
The first race had a few issues with the starting watch, which gave the fleet a bit of a curve ball at the start as to when to go!… Read full article “Winter Series”
The Bass micro climate moderated a windy forecast, and enabled three boats to sail in the last two races of the autumn Saturday series.
The chilly NW breeze was slightly tempered by clear blue skies and bright sunshine.
There was some great planing conditions, and challenging gybes, one of which caught out Caroline in her Lightning resulting in a brief swim.… Read full article “Times Are Changing”
Saturday’s wind proved to be surpisingly spicy. Nine boats took to the water, but unusually Alex/Saskia in their RS200 found it was too much and had a DNF.
Neil/Archie in their RS400 led the fleet around the course, but ended up with a 2nd and 5th on handicap.… Read full article “Happy Families”
With Storm Amy out of the way, the high pressure suppressed the wind, and the sun shone for the weekend. There was enough wind to race, but it varied in strength and direction, with a dozen boats taking to the water on Saturday.… Read full article “Autumn Series”
Despite white horses being visible when looking downwind from the clubhouse, there were five boats keen to race on Sunday. The wind was relatively mild, but still gusty at times.
Four of the five boats were so keen that they were OCS though none were quick to accept they may have been over.… Read full article “Keen as mustard”
It is with sadness that we advise Mik Chappell passed away earlier today. He has suffered with ill health over recent years and been unable to attend the club very often.
Mik has been a long standing active member of the club, as a past Commodore, and Trustee.… Read full article “Sad News”
Due to forecast winds of storm Amy, it has been decided to cancel racing on Saturday
Racing planned as usual on Sunday