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”
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”
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”
Unless you put him in a submarine!
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”
… 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.
All performances commence 7.30pm
Tickets on the door are priced at £7 (under 18s £3)
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
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”
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”
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”