GNAC 2014 is less than a couple of weeks away and we have decided to offer a £5 discount for early entries made through our WebCollect online portal. This discount is available until Bank Holiday Monday 21 April so don’t put it off too long!… Read full article “Great North Asymmetric Challenge”
Windy Weekend
Blue skies, rainfree, but windy weather was the order of the day for the start of this weekend’s Fleet Challenge which is being run on a pursuit basis.
Altohugh the tops of the waves were not obvious when looking down the wind this week, only five helms put their names down to enter and obtain start times, of which only two decided to start in the first race, namely AJ/Sue and Mike/Kayla, both sailing in F15s.… Read full article “Windy Weekend”
WebCollect NOT vulnerable to Heartbleed.
We have received the following from WebCollect:
Just to reassure everyone, WebCollect is NOT and was NEVER vulnerable to the “heartbleed” bug in OpenSSL, because it never used the vulnerable version of OpenSSL.
Is it recommended that you or your members change your WebCollect password?… Read full article “WebCollect NOT vulnerable to Heartbleed.”
Weekend Racing
Another southerly(ish) breeze, though the air temp was more like an easterly!
Various good gusts on occasions enabled some good planing reaches in the 1st race, but there was a desire to use some of the steadier winds down the lake in the following race.… Read full article “Weekend Racing”
Ready for Summertime
The last day before British Summer Time started sunny with a good southerly breeze, which increased as the morning progressed but the white horses eased before racing was underway. Mike F led the first half of the Celebrity Glass Pursuit in his Streaker, until being passed by Mike/Kayla, who were subsequently passed by winners Robbie D/Banter in a 400.… Read full article “Ready for Summertime”
Water, Water Everywhere but Not a Drop to Drink!
A dry sailing club is not what we want to be. The profits earned from the running of the bar help keep subscriptions down and support the Bass Week surplus which is used to maintain, and improve, the club and its facilities.… Read full article “Water, Water Everywhere but Not a Drop to Drink!”
Back in the groove
As if by magic, the sailing season is underway for the 63rd season.
Recent weather, and a poor forecast didn’t deter a dozen boats from taking to the water in, what turned out to be, good sailing conditions for the Starter’s Prize.… Read full article “Back in the groove”
Countdown is on
Is the better weather putting you in the mood for some sailing? If you haven’t already done so, get your boat down to the club, take advantage of next Saturday’s tuning day, and start racing on Sunday 23rd!
Light Working…
The weekend working party tackled various tasks
– Replaced the items salvaged under the Race Office from the Clubroom back in there (and helped to fill the skip with rubbish)
– Sanded the wooded floor to create a key
Then the varnishing began: 3 coats, 7 people each day, only took an hour and a half each coat. … Read full article “Light Working…”
Flying 15 Northern Traveller Series 2014
