The sunny Saturday started with some junior sail training in variable light airs. It was hoped that a sea breeze would be the saviour and fill in the various flat patches, and steady the swinging breeze.
On setting the course it seemed that the sea breeze was on its way as the fleet headed to the start line, so the start sequence got underway despite a late swing back to the north resulting in a reaching start for most fleets.… Read full article “Shifty Saturday”
A drab, light westerly evening started serenely enough, But, when the Thursday evening Bates driver decided to launch the Rib it became highly entertaining as he ended up waist deep in the water! Luckily the combined skills of Ken, Keith, Tog and others were able to get things on a drier footing and racing started albeit around 30 mins late.… Read full article “Night Jar 11 – 4 July 19”
Another sunny Saturday with a light SE breeze greeted a fleet of 50 boats with helm and crew under 19.
As racing was about to get underway at 1200 hrs the light breeze faded and started to swing through 180 degrees… With hopes of a sea breeze moving in to settle things down, it was noticed that wind was filling in from the SE again, so the course was reset and racing got underway.… Read full article “NWJTT/ Topper NW Areas”
A cloudless and very warm day brought virtually all the Thursday regulars to the Club with the intention of cooling down out on the water. But they found a brisk southerly with the wind rattling rigs. Some opted to give it a miss with Emma, for one, taking to safety.… Read full article “Night Jar 10 – 27 June 19”
We are delighted to learn of the birth of Saskia Florence, first born daughter for Alex and Olivia, on 24 June.
We send our best wishes and congratulations to mum and dad, grandma Caroline, and great grandma Beryl, not to forget granduncle Robin, grandaunt Becky, and first cousins Ethan, Erin and Amber!
As the nights draw in after the summer solstice, the high pressure left us with clear skies and light variable winds.
The wind did regularly swing from N through to WNW, but the beats remained. Rounding 0 was a challenge as it was partly shaded by the club and shoreline.… Read full article “Summer Has Arrived”
With less than a week until the longest day, it shouldn’t be too surprising that the temperature has improved and the sun is shining. Add a good force 4 from the SW and you have near perfect conditions for Saturday racing.… Read full article “Summer Around the Corner”
After a miserably wet Saturday, the clouds parted for some Sunday sunshine, and force 3 from the SW.
A failure to closely watch the flags had only Paul Gannon on the handicap fleet start line, with other stragglers some minutes behind!… Read full article “Sunday Sunshine”
The longer term forecast for this one day open was wet and windy which put off several competitors. However, our Bass micro climate defied the forecast in terms of wind strength at least which, generally, was a pleasant force 2-3. The light rain was persistent through the morning race though eased as the afternoon went on.… Read full article “Laser/Solo/Streaker Open”
Good weather on Thursday resulted in 19 sailors taking to the water for the 7 pm race in the Night Jar Series. Mark Somerville won on fleet handicap and James and Jenny MacGregor won on personal handicap.
The overall series leaders remain as John Reekie and young Matthew Somerville.… Read full article “Night Jar”