If the incorrectly published start time wasn’t an early April fool’s joke, perhaps OD Simon was trying a belated one with the first course of the season which had the fleet looping round the windward mark!? What he thought, and what he displayed on the course board were just subtly different!… Read full article “Saturday Racing ”
All the Best Laid Plans
The multitude of sailors that turned up ready for the first race of the season were in for a bit of a wait for the wind to fill in, but at least the sun was shining! The OD opted to plan an early lunch with the the aim of having two races back to back.… Read full article “All the Best Laid Plans”
Wakey, Wakey!
Not only did Spring start last week, but we’re now into Summer Time – yes, the clocks went forward an hour last night!
That means that the sailing season starts today! So get down to the club and enjoy this glorious weather, meet up with sailing friends old and new, and you could even go racing…
Enjoy
Lake Level
Can you believe it?! A week before racing starts and the wet weekend takes its toll on the lake level.
Friday update – All boats have been moved off the first row, but water still remains high for those boats at the foot of the embankment.… Read full article “Lake Level”
New Season Looms!
With the new season just a week away it’s been a busy weekend (in miserable weather) preparing the club and grounds.
One final working party next Saturday if you can spare a couple of hours to help out it would be much appreciated.… Read full article “New Season Looms!”
Congratulations
Our very best wishes and congratulations go to Alex Leonard and Olivia Storey on this, their wedding day.
Winter Walk
There was a good turnout for the Winter walk by members young and old.
Sale Fell, which regularly is the bane of our sailing experience, was the target for the main group, while another cohort walked a lower route through the forest.… Read full article “Winter Walk”
Happy New Year!
We hope you have all enjoyed your Christmas and New Year celebrations and are looking forward to the 2017 season. In addition to various working parties to prepare the clubhouse and grounds, there are a couple of socials to enjoy
- 21 January – Burns’ night supper **Cancelled**
- 19 February – late Winter walk
Keep an eye out for further details
Stormy weather
Members who have left their boats on site should check that they are secured appropriately during the current weather conditions. You can then settle down and enjoy your Christmas celebrations!
Have yourself a Merry Christmas
Santa paid his annual visit to the club today, arriving by boat with some Rudolph red flares!
After handing out some presents to all the kids at the Christmas party, everyone joined in to sing carols and Christmas songs before Santa carried on with his busy schedule.… Read full article “Have yourself a Merry Christmas”