That is the message from Cecile and Marie who have popped back across to see some friends this weekend. As ever, they were spotted in a local hostelry, busy celebrating in their usual way – with a pint in their hands!… Read full article “Bonjour, Bonjour”
GP14 Open
Saturday
First day of Summer! Somewhat overcast, but the wind doth blow (a bit at least), from the forecast SW direction. The wind is due to pick up later in the afternoon, and give a good blast tomorrow!
The first race was all set for starting on time, until the final couple of minutes before the start when there was 60degree windshift that forced the OD to postpone and rethink.… Read full article “GP14 Open”
More Traveller’s Trophies!
Saturday 14th. June 2008, Junior North West Travellers Series. Congratulations to Sam Hall who won all three races and received his trophy from Bolton SC’s Commodore.All competitors are looking forward to competing at Bassenthwaite on July 5th.
Enterprise National Inland Championships
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Saturday
0900 There’s a multitude of keen sailors that arrived last night queuing up for bacon and egg baps.… Read full article “Enterprise National Inland Championships”
Wii Challenge!
Tonight’s the night that the Youth Squad put their sensory skills to the test..
With 20 entrants, and several rounds of ten pin bowling, it took some time to find the eventual winner, although some say it luked fairly obvious from the start!… Read full article “Wii Challenge!”
RS400 Open
Saturday: Well the forecast was for not a lot of wind and that is what we got. Although before the start the wind had begun to fill in, with hopes of it being strengthened by a sea breeze (wishful thinking!), the wind never really settled down.… Read full article “RS400 Open”
Are You Man Enough?
That was the challenge that Zoo magazine set. to find their Man of the Year.Six hundred applicants, 10 finalists and one weekend at Commando Training Centre later, they found him. Our own boatman Tom Strong was one of those 10 and came 3rd overall!… Read full article “Are You Man Enough?”
Buoys Too Visible?
Was looking on google map for somewhere – then got distracted and looked at the club. Anyway could make out the buoys quite easily from Whitehaven – what’s the problem? Hugh
Can you see what he means?
Soggy Sunday
It’s clear that we can’t have everything. The sun went, but the wind came back (in a fashion) accompanied by a little drizzle
Racing comprised the Asymmetric Cup and the Max Joule Memorial Trophy. The Asymmetric Cup is run using a windward leeward course and the OD realised that there was a need for a a medium to large sausage (Elaine and Dave couldn’t keep a straight face for some reason!)… Read full article “Soggy Sunday”
Bank Holiday
Well at least it’s not raining! Another glorious morning, unfortunately the wind is continuing to blow in from the North East so it seems highly unlikely that there will be any sailing as OD Ian Preston seems quite happy to sit back reading his paper and having another cup of tea.… Read full article “Bank Holiday”