Saturday racing was cancelled due to high prevailing winds, and a lack of sailors.
A sunny Sunday still had a gusty forecast but much more sailable, with a handful of boats keen to race.
The RS200s of Banter/Rory and Neil/Archie had some good competitive racing, with exciting reaches.… Read full article “Blown Off Again”
The arrival of storm Kathleen has caused some spectacular spindrift across many parts of the lake.
The OD soon raised AP over A postponing racing for the day, but with the storm potentailly intensifying, and no positive interest from anyone wishing to sail, the decision has been made to postpone Sunday’s racing as well.… Read full article “Storm Kathleen”
The forecast for Sunday is dreadful. Will the Bass micro-climate win over?
Let us know if you intend to come down so we can manage racing/rescue cover as necessary.
The first camping weekend of the season benefitted from drier and sunnier weather than expected in the recent longer term forecast. The wind generally came in from the south, though it occasionally veered to the SW as it swung around Sale fell, creating a shadow on the course area, and easing the wind.… Read full article “Easter 2024”
The sailing season officially started with a two race series for the Starter’s Prize. The sun was shining, the wind had eased, and the temperature had increased several degrees from Saturday’s bone chilling weather.
Neil/Archie were a little too eager for the start and were recalled, but it had little detriment to their overall position.… Read full article “Starter’s Orders”
Happy sailing in 2024
