A fleet of 13 boats entered the Fleet Challenge B personal handicap series on an afternoon that started out drizzly but brightened up. A good breeze led to some good, challenging legs, and Hugh/Rachel had a spinnaker issue at a gybe mark that led to a capsize.… Read full article “Fleet Challenge”
Night Star 9 June
Another excellent midweek turnout of 21 boats. New grandparents Ginge and Jose Hodgkins didn’t make it to the end of the race, but we won’t ask why! New helm Robert Cruickshank, crewed by dad Julian, in a GP had an excellent race and won the personal handicap race by more than a minute, but the next five boats were all within the next minute so some good handicapping.… Read full article “Night Star 9 June”
Where She Blows, NOBODY Knows!
Unexpectedly the day started with drizzle, wind and it was cold!
Although the forecast wind was from the E, there was a good SE breeze. A starboard biased start line caused a bunching of boats, and three boats to be over the line at the start of the race.… Read full article “Where She Blows, NOBODY Knows!”
More Wind!
The temperature has dipped again, and the wind returned for another blustery sail in a championship weekend series.
Mike/Eric led the GPs in the only race that they sailed, with Val/Ken Bell 2nd.
In the handicap fleet there were 9 contenders.… Read full article “More Wind!”
Night Jar 2 June
A balmy summer evening encouraged a great fleet of 17 boats to compete for the Night Jar this week.
Two boats broke away from the pack before the wind faded – Neil and Judith Currie in their RS400 led the fleet, but were beaten by almost a minute on handicap by Joan and Jack Hardie in their RS200.… Read full article “Night Jar 2 June”
Alan Nicholson
It is with great sadness that we have learned of the sudden death of Alan Nicholson having suffered from an embolism.Our deepest sympathies go to Alan’s wife Jean, and his daughters Fiona and Julie, at this sad time.
Alan was a true gentleman and will be sadly missed by us all.… Read full article “Alan Nicholson”
A Race to Forget?
Light winds, and drizzle greeted sailors today, and the direction was likely to be challenging as it was blowing from S but forecast from SW – Sale Fell would have its effect on proceedings, especially as OD Mike Moore opted to send the fleet around the lake.… Read full article “A Race to Forget?”
Sunday
A windy and wet start proved to be very off-putting for potential sailors. However, the wind did ease, and the world was a different place when the sun came out!
Ten boats ventured out to the start, but they were not all going to finish!… Read full article “Sunday”
Whit Bank Holiday
A forecast of high winds and strong gusts seemed to be dampened down by rain sufficiently to enable the racing programme to proceed as planned.
The first race was a pursuit in the Celebrity Glass Trophy series. Despite the wind easing, there were some good gusts to create planing conditions.… Read full article “Whit Bank Holiday”
Night Jar 26 May
After a wet few days, the turnout was lower than usual.
Dave and Lynn Lawson led the fleet on the water, to take another 1st on fleet handicap with Phil Davenport, who sailed a good race, finishing 2nd. Dave and Lynn are currently leading the series, while Neil and Judith Currie are 2nd.… Read full article “Night Jar 26 May”