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!
Final Weekend Series
Wild, but warm, winds whipped up some large waves, spindrift and lots of white horses which faded as the day went on, but not sufficiently to tempt more than one boat to race, therefore, racing was cancelled.
Throughout the weekend, theSupBikeRun event is being based at the club and Saturday was a practice day, especially for those new to paddle boarding.… Read full article “Final Weekend Series”
You are invited…
… to see our very own Miss Emma Rydal in her latest production
You are welcome to attend at any, or all, of the following venues commencing this Saturday.
- Brigham Village Hall 24th September
- Ullock Hall 25th September
- Muncaster 7th October
- Thursby Hall 8th October
All performances commence 7.30pm
Tickets on the door are priced at £7 (under 18s £3)
Winter Boat Storage
We are considering the viability of renting a unit for storing boats over the close season, and wonder if anyone else needs such a facility that could be shared with us.
If so, please contact Phil Davenport or email us
SUPBikeRun Weekend 24/25 September
The above event is being held at the club next weekend alongside the final championship series of the year and, as ever, we need some help on the bar, galley and rescue. It is not expected to be hectic as the competitors, like sailors, are health conscious athletes(!),… Read full article “SUPBikeRun Weekend 24/25 September”
Tinker Weekend
It might be cooler but there’s still plenty of sun, and a lack of wind…
While team Bass are competing at Southport in the 50th 24 hour race, 11 Tinkers are visiting the club this weekend and held three races in light conditions, while three club boats competed for the Tinker Trophy in variable winds which kept them moving at worst.… Read full article “Tinker Weekend”
The birth of a new fleet
It started with the Sailing Sec standing at the end of the jetty (when he had some spare time) remotely controlling his new toy, a DragonForce 65 yacht. Within weeks, Bean joined the action, and today the small family massively increased with an influx of another 17 yachts!… Read full article “The birth of a new fleet”
Rescue Saturday 17 September
We are hosting an open for Tinkers this weekend alongside club racing and need an additional couple of people to help on rescue from around 12.30hrs.
If you can help please contact Mike Hunter
Personal tutors abound!
Saturday started with an open day, promoted by the RYA, to introduce people to sailing with taster sessions for which there was a a lot of interest and some good sailing conditions being bright and sunny with light winds.
Saturday’s racing comprised the final two races in the Scarness Cup and Autumn Cup series.… Read full article “Personal tutors abound!”