The mist at Bothel was so thick that even the base of the turbines was obscured. Conditions on the Lake were a little clearer but it was still a murky and damp evening with a light SW wind.
A course of 9-3-1-0-A was set with the start line just upwind of A.… Read full article “Night Jar A10 – 27 June 13”
Just a quick reminder that, if we are to have any racing this weekend, we need volunteers to provide adequate rescue cover as the rescue staff are all away. If you are available to help, please let us know.
Thanks
The weekend arrived with a forecast of showers, and strong, gusting winds. AJ needed to double check the wind conditions before choosing which boat in his fleet to sail. It didn’t take much persuasion to opt for his F15. Others in the F15 fleet saw the white horses on the far side of the lake and nervously opted to race.… Read full article “Riding the White Horses”
Wind refused to fill so hoisted “N over A”. Nobody complained about that and it taught Neil’s trainees, using the Race Office as a classroom, how to abandon a race from ashore.
Another super meal from Val but no crack from Ken this week (was he off colour?!)
This weekend’s racing comprises a series of six races for the Fleet Challenge B trophy with results calculated on a personal handicap basis.
Although it was again sunny, perhaps the forecast of strong winds had put sailors off as there was only seven takers for the first race.… Read full article “Last Man Standing”
The forecast was for a fair bit of wind and this was the likely reason for there only being ten competing boats. In fact it was only Force 3 Westerly with the occasional heavier gust. Race Officer Steve Sharpe set the beat 3 to 0 and the course 0-1-3-4 which gave two kite legs with a gybe at 1.… Read full article “Night Jar 8”
Yes the deadline for receipt of Bass Week entries that qualify for maximum discount is here.
Don’t miss out. Payments must be received by today, Saturday 15 June
For what felt like the first time this season, there was sun and a genuinely warm, but light breeze.
Though there was initially a northerly breeze, the sea breeze soon caused the wind to back and the beat was no more.… Read full article “Summer has arrived!”
Again, it was a warm and sunny last Thursday evening with enough wind to keep all boats moving. Race Officer John Crosbie set a line on the beat from A to 0 with the remaining legs being a beam reach to 1, a run to B and a tighter reach to A.… Read full article “Night Jar 7”
A fleet of 10 Mirrors enjoyed sunny conditions with a good wind to boot in a one day open meeting. Past Sailing Sec Roy, sailing with Daisy, was a premature starter but slow to return to the pre-start side, losing almost 3 mins in the process!… Read full article “Mirror Open”