Despite a long close season, AJ was not the only person to be making last minute adjustments to his boat (well it was so last minute that he didn’t even get to race).
The forecast for the day was suggested to be death defying but the Bass micro climate came into its own and the winds proved to be temptingly sailable, dry, but cold.… Read full article “The Starter’s Prize”
This RYA sponsored one day coaching event is a great opportunity aimed at youth sailors moving from Junior classes such as Toppers, Teras and Oppies into Lasers. It is aimed at those who are keen racers but new to the laser class.… Read full article “Laser Coaching”
With just a week to go, are you ready for the sailing season? What will your priorities be? Getting the boat ready and repairing those control lines that were wearing through last season? Shedding a few more pounds, or buying a larger dry suit that must have shrunk due to lack of use through the close season?… Read full article “Final Countdown ”
This casting company is in Cumbria 3-12 March looking for 9-16 year olds for Swallows and Amazons.
Interested? Get in touch with them soon!
Mike Cowan and Phil Davenport plan to be at the Club on Saturday 14th March from 10am to start cleaning up the grounds, putting boats in place and buoys back on the water.
Help is required for the Club House preparation for the start of the season start on the weekend of Sat/Sun 14/15 March between 11am and 4pm
AJ assures us that there is nothing excessive with tasks ranging from
Perhaps the title says it all!
Not all those that started the walk through Dodd Wood made it to the top, here’s those that did!
My Scorpion’s fore deck was damaged when a visiting worker dropped something through it. The insurance would only give me the boat’s market value, which was less than the repair cost.
The boat is in reasonable condition and very enjoyable to sail.… Read full article “Restoration/Repair Project”
Neil Garrison is planning one further briefing next weekend.
Saturday 7 March – Preparing to Start Dinghy Racing. – What you Really really need to know. Alternative tile “To fail to plan is to plan to fail”
Talks will run from 2.00pm to approx 5.00pm
To help with planning, it would be appreciated, though not essential, if you could book tickets using WebCollect The talks are, of course, free
LaserPerformance Sale Day 2015 is on Saturday February 7th! They will be offering low prices on new, demo and display boats. They have been working hard with their suppliers to offer you super large discounts for one day only.
Steve from the body shop will be giving advice and demonstrations all day on how to best repair and fix your Laser.… Read full article “LaserPerformance Weekend Sale”