The fifth round of the Night Jar took place in a medium strength westerly wind. The forecast squalls went to the North and the South of Dubwath Bay but it was again chilly for late May.
The course was 0-B-A-3-4 so there were a few gybe marks to contend with.… Read full article “Night Jar 5 – still chilly for late May!!”
With thanks to Victoria Murray, here’s some photo memories of the recent open weekend encouraging everyone to Push the Boat Out!
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Sailors were greeted with more cloud and slightly less wind than Sunday for the conclusion of the weekend series. The race officer set an excellent course for the first race which included 3 beats, numerous spinnaker legs utilising most of the Northern end of the lake.… Read full article “Late May Bank Holiday”
Sundays sailors were greeted with a Westerly Wind, force 3-4, but it was also Cloudy and Cold in contrast to Saturday. A number were feeling under the weather, apparently bedtime was 0430hrs, including the rostered OD who had swapped his duties so he could sail then slept in!… Read full article “Great Winds – Shame About the Clouds”
Saturday saw the above long series come to an end. Mike & Kayla had a 1st and a 2nd which made them clear winners of the Flying Fifteen Morgan Trophy. Dave & Lynn won all the races in the Spring Cup for GP14s.… Read full article “Final Races in Morgan, Barf, Spring Cup & Red Sails Trophies”
A large number of members took the opportunity of a decent weather forecast to bring Caravans and Tents to our wonderful Club for the long weekends sailing events. A group of our Ladies decided a trip to the nearby Lakes Distllery was a better option than taking part in racing.… Read full article “Late May BH Weekend”
Not so nice an evening last Thursday with overcast sky and a cold SW medium wind. However, sixteen boats took to the water.
The OD didn’t want to risk the wind shadow at 9 so B was moved downwind of it resulting in a short triangle of B-A-3 plus an interesting offset line making it hard to judge the beat from 3 to Y/Z.… Read full article “Night Jar 4”
A small but select group of sailors took to the water on Sunday morning to take part in the Blencathra Trophy long series for Flying Fifteens. The wind was still strong and gusty predominately from a Westerly direction. Mike & Kayla won from Tim and Ian with Alan and Sue in 3rd.… Read full article “Sunday’s BL 3 & postponed Calvert Trust Pennant Sandra’s Salver 2.”
The day started with Neil, Mike & Jim teaching some of our younger and keener members in Mirrors and Toppers. It was great to see those who had come along for “Push the Boat Out” last weekend returning to learn and take part.… Read full article “MG 9 & 10 etc. Saturday 16th May. What a Day!!”