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Winter Sets In
The clocks have changed, bonfire night’s over, the night’s are colder (as is the lake!), November’s here, it’s Sunday only racing, and the final series of the season has started – the Winter Trophy.
Compared to the last few weeks, there was a good breeze – enough for Roy and Kayla to crash and burn, but then so did Alan Nicholson in his Vario, and John and Joan Hardie in their RS200.… Read full article “Winter Sets In”
Bonfire Night
We held our annual bonfire night social, which, with a little help from all those attending was as spectacular as ever. About 50 members and guests came along with display fireworks which were all set off under the careful supervision of the Nicholson family (with the help of Martin the arsonist?!).… Read full article “Bonfire Night”
What a State!
Problem is, not sure whether we’re relating to Mark or his caravan!
Tales From Down Under!
Hi there all you in autumnal Europe. Can’t resist telling you all how yesterday went.
Andrew got me an invitation to Balmain SC. It’s the oldest sailing club in the harbour (1856) and was holding its annual regatta weekend . There were classes for historic skiffs, historic working and wooden boats and a class A & B for yachts.… Read full article “Tales From Down Under!”
End of the October Series
The October series finished this weekend with Nigel Lewis and Steve Hunt in contention for the honours. A miserable day on Saturday with wind and rain saw Steve take pole position with some good results – a first and third.
On Sunday the weather was the opposite – bright sunshine but no wind.… Read full article “End of the October Series”
Championship is Finalised
On Saturday, sun and rain with the wind forcing its way either side of Sale Fell provided some interesting conditions for the final weekend series of the season. Robbie D in an RS400 had super lightweight crew Ethan on board and quickly pulled into the lead, never looking back.… Read full article “Championship is Finalised”
Antiques Roadshow
For anyone that watched an item on this week’s Antiques Roadshow about a diary and skeleton keys kept by a prisoner of war, it may be of interest that they belonged to our very own former commodore and trustee, the late Harry Kirk.
Weekend Update
5 mins of fame! Well that’s what everyone seemed to want on Saturday afternoon. First there was the OD that decided to ‘follow the guidelines’ and start the F15 first much to the confusion of the handicap fleet, and then kept everyone sailing for ever and a bit more.… Read full article “Weekend Update”
Flying Fifteen (not quite) Team Racing
Due to a multitude of reasons, the normal 20+ entries for this event did not materialise and the team racing was cancelled in favour of straight racing, but for those who did turn out, what a glorious two days of sailing. … Read full article “Flying Fifteen (not quite) Team Racing”