Saturday’s sun was hidden behind the clouds, but the wind continued to blow, although more from the SSW so Sale Fell had its frustrating effect on various legs of the course.
In the handicap fleet, another general recall was to test Herb’s resolve.… Read full article “Showery Sunday”
Good gusting winds had been forecast again, and it was blowing on the coast, but never made its way through to the lake in our micro climate. That said, there was plenty of wind to race in and the fleets had some good racing.… Read full article “Bank Holiday Monday”
There was a forecast for good winds with 28-41mph gusts (depending on which forecast you read)! Fortunately, neither was totally accurate – although the winds were strong generally, the gusts did not seem not tooooo vicious, but there were numerous capsizes during each race and an unexpected amount of damage.Steve… Read full article “Stormy Sunday”
Sunshine on a bank holiday weekend! How long can it last? Well it held out for Saturday despite various threatening black clouds moving in at times. There was a reasonable wind but unfortunately continually swung between W and NW resulting in one sided beats/fetches at times.… Read full article “Bank Holiday Weekend”
There was a good forecast, wind and weather wise, for this weekend’s GP14 open meeting. 17 boats turned out to compete. The first race was sailed in pleasant sunshine but with a sadly inconsistent breeze. The forecast southerly was usurped (mostly) by a north westerly, which varied considerably in pressure. … Read full article “GP14 Northern Bell/Border Bell Travellers”
The second evening series, Night Jar B, got underway in light airs. The GP helms seem to have taken a stranglehold of the lead positions (1st, 2nd & 4th), and the first 4 positions were the same on both a personal and fleet handicap basis.… Read full article “Night Jar 18 August”
There has been a wet and windy week following Bass Week, and the lake has risen somewhat. A Triathlon competition was again held from the club grounds and proved very popular on Saturday, and Sunday started wet, but by the time the sailing got under way sailors were in for a dry sailing with some good winds.… Read full article “Sunday Sun”
One of our longest standing members, William Carruthers joined the club with his parents in 1963. By 1968 he was regularly helping official starter Albert Bates, driving ‘Dorothy’ (the first committee boat), firing the starting cannons, and being flag man during Bass Week.… Read full article “Congratulations”
A fantastically sunny weekend came to a close with a pennant race that typically takes the fleet around the lake. The webcam seemed to show light winds at the start of the race, and looking at the finishing times, it is unlikely that it picked up!… Read full article “Glorious Weekend for Sailing”
There were 41 entrants competing as part of the NWJTT. Fortunately the wind was not as strong as forecast, and the sun was shining too – what a bonus! (The severe weather warning, forecasting flash floods, hit nearby Carlisle which suffered a terrific thunderstorm, with hailstones – The Bass micro climate strikes again!!)… Read full article “North West Juniors Travellers Trophy & Topper Open Meeting”