The thought of tackling force 7 winds which were blowing around the Solway put a fair few off getting to the Club for tackling Round 5 of the Night Jar. Ten boats were readied but Martin Overend was without a crew and Alan Jones lost a halyard down the mast.… Read full article “Night Jar A5 – 23 May 13”
Look who’s at the helm
A rare sight to see Alan, the Commodore’s dad, helming the Past Commodore’s dad’s boat in Lower Loch Fyne.
A day of mixed fortunes….
Where was the promised Sunday sunshine? Campers woke to a drizzly morning and guess what – no wind!
Miraculously some finally appeared and the rescue lads were called back urgently from their early lunch in Cockermouth. The OD started the race and spinnakers even managed to fly.… Read full article “A day of mixed fortunes….”
Unlucky for some!
13 intrepid Flying Fifteens set off in the wet but unfortunately not wild conditions. After moving the Bates four times the OD decided that it was now or never and the postponement flag was dropped.
Yet again Ian/Lezli-Ann were over the line and the rest of the fleet whizzed off-ha ha!!… Read full article “Unlucky for some!”
Spring Cleaning?!
Following on from the trophy audit last year there are 12 trophies still outstanding. Could you please check your garages, lofts and chuck holes in case one is hiding under a pile of dust!
Also, it would be appreciated if everyone could engrave their trophy/trophies prior to return for the annual prizegiving as well as ensuring they are returned in a reasonable condition for the new recipient.… Read full article “Spring Cleaning?!”
Night Jar 4
Nothing could have been clearer. The wind immediately before the start of the race on Thursday evening was coming in from the NE. Forecasts, turbines and burgees clearly said so. OD Ian Macpherson was satisfied and set the start line after 0 with a course of 4-1-9-0.… Read full article “Night Jar 4”
Ever been here?
Loved this email enquiry…
… Read full article “Ever been here?”I am a 50 something empty nester looking for a mid life hobby to get me from under my wife’s feet this summer evenings and weekends. I want to learn how to windsurf. We live in Cockermouth and you are the closest water based club.
and Then There Were Three..
Sunday’s forecast threatened to be wet and windy, fortunately there was not too much of the former, and it was not quite as blustery as Saturday either!
In the morning, a fleet of six in the handicap fleet was led by Steve, with guest appearance of Elaine (she obviously managed to unlock those bar chains!),… Read full article “and Then There Were Three..”
Topper Challenge 2012
You may recall the Topper Challenge held last year on the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee weekend. Peter Ballard has knitted together the following video to remind you of the level of skulduggery that was used to ‘even out’ the competition!
… Read full article “Topper Challenge 2012”
Stormy Saturday
The forecast of wild wind for the weekend may have been off putting but it didn’t stop the training course getting under way. Hopefully the heavy downpours during the morning didn’t dampen the trainees spirits or enthusiasm!
By the time racing started, the rain showers had passed through, but there was still a strong breeze to power the fleet of eight boats around the course.… Read full article “Stormy Saturday”