Saturday’s forecast was not great for wind, if the webcam had been working you would have noticed that the forecast was correct!! The lake was mirror like most of the afternoon. Racing was postponed until 1030hrs on Sunday. It was due to be a lot more overcast, but there with a reasonable breeze.… Read full article “FF Open”
Richard Atkinson
Club founder member Richard Atkinson has died at the age of 88. Until about 10 years ago he was a regular sailor in a F15 with Judge Leech. Richard was one of the clubs more successful sailors having become GP14 National champion in 1957, just five years after the Club was formed
Raring to Go!
Last weekend saw the final championship weekend series of the season. Gales had been forecast but did not materialise and there was good sailing weather on both days.
On Saturday in the handicap fleet, Robbie D and Big E in their RS400 got off to a good start with one first and one second place.… Read full article “Raring to Go!”
Clear Winner
Sam Hall travelled to West Lancs S C on Saturday for the final event in the North West Junior Travellers Series. Due to the gale force conditions the event was cancelled. However, Sam had already gained enough points to win the Travellers Series.He… Read full article “Clear Winner”
What a difference a day makes!
A bit of wind (well a lot!) topped up with rain was enough to put off all helms other than Jim Christie on Saturday. However, stand in OD Robbie D made an early call to cancel racing for the day.
Sunday has started with a glorious morning, and the wind started to fill in, with the hope that it would continue to do so up to the forecast 10mph
The wind did fill in a little more, but unexpectedly it came from the NW, so the start line was adjusted and the course set.… Read full article “What a difference a day makes!”
26/27 Sept
Saturday’s forecast light westerly breeze came in on cue, together with some afternoon sunshine resulting in a pleasant afternoon’s sailing. The gusts that came through were patchy and Robbie D and Big E kept being caught up by William and Ruth, but it was the GPs that benefited from the conditions and Val and Ken Bell continued their form from last weekend to take two firsts in the Tinker Trophy (not that there was a Tinker in sight as they, of course, were here last weekend!).… Read full article “26/27 Sept”
Let Us Know Your Thoughts
With over a month since Bass Week came to an end you should have had time to recover by now! We have sent out emails to most entrants that gave us their details so they can give us some feedback. If you were there could you spare 5 minutes to complete the online questionnaire so that we can take views into account when preparing for next year’s regatta.… Read full article “Let Us Know Your Thoughts”
Busy Weekend
This weekend we hosted as RS200 alongside a Tinker Travellers open, as well as a fleet challenge for club members.
On Saturday the wind was light, and initially did not come from the forecast SW direction. Drizzle came in unexpectedly, but passed through
The wind did freshen slightly from the forecast direction, but would it hold for the rest of the afternoon?… Read full article “Busy Weekend”
Happy Birthday
 Herb is celebrating his 78th birthday on Thursday and seems proud for everyone to know. As official starter he’ll be down again at the weekend braving the elements (and in his element of course!). Congratulations!This weekend there willbe a multitude of visitors – RS200s and the Tinker Association. |
No, No, No?!
Or should it be nein, nein, nein? Perhaps that could be read as 999, or should it be 09/09/09? If so it’s a day for saying yes, yes, yes especially in Sarah Nicholson’s case as she chose this special day to get married on.… Read full article “No, No, No?!”