Six boats turned up for the first couple of races in the winter series. Sunny spells and a medium and occasionally gusty southwestly greeted the fleet.

The first race had a few issues with the starting watch, which gave the fleet a bit of a curve ball at the start as to when to go! But it all worked out in the end. John and Andrew led the fleet in their RS400 followed by Ant and Alan in the F15, but it was James in the ILCA 4.7 that secured the win with an impressive sail.

In the second race, the race committee had the hang of the starting watch so things went off perfectly. Again John and Andrew lead the fleet home with some good planing conditions at times but Neil in the ILCA 6 that secured the win on handicap on this occasion.

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The Bass micro climate moderated a windy forecast, and enabled three boats to sail in the last two races of the autumn Saturday series.

The chilly NW breeze was slightly tempered by clear blue skies and bright sunshine.

There was some great planing conditions, and challenging gybes, one of which caught out Caroline in her Lightning resulting in a brief swim. Towards the end of the main reach Neil/Archie in their RS400 lost ground as they struggled to take down their gennaker, possibly causing them to lose the race to Rory in his K1 by a matter of seconds on handicap.

The wind lost its punchy edge during the final race. Neil/Archie led around the course and won on handicap, but it wasn�t enough to beat Rory overall who beat them by a single point

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With the end of British summer time, Sunday seemingly said goodbye to the sunshine with a drizzly wet day. The wind was lighter than Saturday, but just as cold. AJ was the OD and had hoped the conditions would put off all comers, but it was not to be. There were four boats, none of which had spinnakers.

The lighter wind meant reduced the opportunities for planing, though it did freshen towards throughout the second race. Caroline in her Lightning was again caught out by a mini squall at a gybe mark, and had another brief capsize.

Neil was without a crew so raced his ILCA 6, and led both races, with Mike/Jack in their Graduate not too far behind. On handicap, Neil had two wins, with Mike/Jack 2nd in the first race, though the strengthening wind didn�t suit them, and Paul in his ILCA 6 took 2nd, and Caroline 3rd.

Neil/Archie won the series, with Mike/Jack 2nd, and Caroline 3rd

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Saturday’s wind proved to be surpisingly spicy. Nine boats took to the water, but unusually Alex/Saskia in their RS200 found it was too much and had a DNF.

Neil/Archie in their RS400 led the fleet around the course, but ended up with a 2nd and 5th on handicap.

Olivia in her ILCA 4 had two strong wins beating her competitors by more than 90 secs on corrected time. Father Artur in his Aero had a 2nd and a 3rd. Rory in his K1 secured a 3rd and presently leads the series.

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The wind increased for Sunday more than the appetite for sailing which was cancelled.

 

With Storm Amy out of the way, the high pressure suppressed the wind, and the sun shone for the weekend. There was enough wind to race, but it varied in strength and direction, with a dozen boats taking to the water on Saturday.

Neil/Archie in their RS400 led both races on the water, securing a 1st and 3rd on handicap. Rory in his K1 took 2nd, and Oscar in his new Tera Pro 3rd, though Caroline in her Lightning, and Dave/Lynn in their GP were only 10/11secs behind on corrected time.

The lighter wind of the last race favoured different fleets with Dave/Lynn taking 1st, and Mike/Jack in their Graduate 2nd.

Overall, Rory has a clear lead, with Caroline 2nd.

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Sunday started with a lack of wind or sunshine. Low level cloud needed to move to make a difference, but there were a few sailors happy to give it a go so the OD went out, set a small course, and let them ‘race’.

There was some zephyrs, generally from the east, but they seemed to disappear after the start! Mike/Jack in their Graduate had good speed, and had to sail two laps whilst other boats just sailed one, finishing 1st on handicap

Saskia in her Optimist made great progress, finishing 2nd on handicap almost 80secs ahead of Neil in his ILCA6, with Caroline in her Lightning another 70secs behind.

Having at least offered and attempted some racing, the OD cancelled the next race. Mike/Jack presently lead the series.

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Despite white horses being visible when looking downwind from the clubhouse, there were five boats keen to race on Sunday. The wind was relatively mild, but still gusty at times.

Four of the five boats were so keen that they were OCS though none were quick to accept they may have been over. A nudge from the sailing secretary had them returning through the start line. The Feva gained significantly by being first to return, and held the lead on the water for a full lap! A subsequent capsize caused minor gear failure and their retirement.

The winds gave rise to some spectacular planing conditions to counteract the gruelling beat.

The start of the next race was much more cautious by them all� Artur in his Aero took the lead initially, rounding the windward mark first, with Neil/Archie in their RS200 giving chase. It was another couple of laps before Neil/Archie took the lead, which was extended after two capsizes by Artur, the second of which was due him falling/being washed out of the boat and having to swim hard to catch it!

On handicap, Neil/Archie had two 1sts and take the lead in the series. Artur and James/Poppy in a Feva each had a 2nd

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