Despite the end of British Summertime, the weather was still a bit milder than last week! As elsewhere in the country, there was a general lack of wind, although there was a channel of breeze running down the middle of the lake.… Read full article “End of Summertime ”
Flying 15 Team Racing
With little wind during the morning, it seemed promising for some good sailing conditions for the 17 strong fleet of Flying 15s when the wind filled in from the south, despite the forecast being from the north east.
With mark 7 nowhere to be seen, should the OD send the fleet to mark 10 or 8?… Read full article “Flying 15 Team Racing”
Annual Dinner Dance
As heralded by Andrea, it’s time to book your tickets for the The Annual Prizegiving Dinner Dance at The North Lakes Hotel on Saturday 26 November using this link.
For those that have pre-booked accommodation with us, we will add the accommodation to your order after you have ordered (so that we know how you are proposing to pay)
All Tied Up
We are considering purchasing a small stock of club ties, subject to there being sufficient interest.
Similarly, a suggestion has been put forward for ladies neck scarves. Would you be interested?
If you would like to purchase one, email us, or add your name to a post on our Facebook page
Rescue Saturday 22 October
We have no rescue cover for next Saturday so please get in touch if you can help.
No rescue, no sailing…
Another Sunny Saturday
The sun was shining again, and some sailors were surprised that there was a southerly to boot! 16 boats set off in great conditions but halfway through the first lap the wind eased as it swung slowly to the SW. Sailors had to decide which side of the beat would get the wind first. … Read full article “Another Sunny Saturday”
Sad News
It is with great sadness that we have learned of the death of Angie Campbell, a long standing member of our club.
Angie’s funeral is to be held at 12 Noon on Monday 17 October at Distington crematorium. Family flowers only, any donations to the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation. … Read full article “Sad News”
Sunny Saturday
With clear, sunny skies and a mirror-like lake again in the morning, conditions didn’t look too promising for racing, but a NE breeze filled in and ten boats took to the water. Val/Ken got away with a port on port start, but it was Mike/Kayla that took an early lead which they strengthened as the race went on.… Read full article “Sunny Saturday”
Autumn Showers and Sunshine
Another month, another series. After a mirror like lake in the morning the wind filled in from the NE to allow racing to get underway for the mixed fleet of 10 boats. The wind did ease for a while but Joan/Jack mastered the conditions leading the fleet across the line and winning on FH and PH basis with Val/Ken 2nd on FH.… Read full article “Autumn Showers and Sunshine”
You can’t keep a good man down…
Unless you put him in a submarine!
