Anyone passing the lake during Thursday afternoon might have been forgiven for assuming racing in the fourth round of the Night Jar would be a test of resolve and endurance. The wind was cold and blustery; the water grey and choppy.… Read full article “Thursday Evening”
Sunny Saturday
After a wet week, and a cold start to the season, it was a pleasant surprise to have a good westerly breeze with sunshine helping everyone at least feel a little warmer.
There was a good turnout of 17 boats spread across three fleets.… Read full article “Sunny Saturday”
Another Bank Holiday
Although the GP Inlands are being held at Northampton, and F15 Northerns at Windermere, there is a full racing programme arranged for the Bank Holiday. The forecast, was fairly dry, with mixed winds. Saturday certainly met with mixed winds – the first race was held in light airs that faded for a while splitting the fleet, though it steadied for the second race.… Read full article “Another Bank Holiday”
Mik Puts His Foot Down
For those that have not read the Twitter feed, Mik Chappell has been in hospital over the weekend after landing badly on his ankle jumping from his cruiser to the pontoon.
A three hour operation, some pins and plates later, and he was cheerful, if sore, as he spoke with Commodore Stephen Kirkpatrick.… Read full article “Mik Puts His Foot Down”
Great North Asymmetric Challenge – Sponsored by Ronstan
The members of Bassenthwaite SC must, surprisingly, be more righteous than most, because their collective prayers for wind, in the run up to this year’s Great North Asymmetric Challenge, were rewarded in abundance. Forecasts during the week preceding the event, suggesting winds of up to 50mph, persuaded many not to travel.… Read full article “Great North Asymmetric Challenge – Sponsored by Ronstan”
Thursday Evening Racing
With the weather being cold, and sometimes wet, a night in front of the fire could be your first choice for something to do on a Thursday evening, but the Night Jar series starts this week, and it’s certain that all takers will be looking forward to a hot meal that is available after racing each week.… Read full article “Thursday Evening Racing”
Alan has the Advantage
After a mixed week weatherwise, 20 boats raced on Saturday in a continuation of two long championship series in medium airs. There were a couple of late starters, by people who should know better, though Steve’s excuse was that the spinnaker was rigged wrongly, but not noticeable until he gybed on the way out to the start!… Read full article “Alan has the Advantage”
Fleet Challenge A
Saturday morning started off bright with light winds. An hour before racing started, the wind filled in, potential sailors were looking upwind at white horses, and it was lashing it down! However, the squall passed through quickly, and all but one GP decided to go racing.… Read full article “Fleet Challenge A”
Bank Holiday Weekend
There was a good turn out for the first pursuit race in the Celebrity Glass series on Saturday. Ethan sailed a Mirror with Harry Binns, and held his position very well for the first lap but he then slipped back while Mik and Alan Waugh fought it out.… Read full article “Bank Holiday Weekend”
Sunday Shockers
First shock of the day was the weather! The forecast rain did not appear and there was a good westerly to blow the fleet around the course.
The first race in the Asymmetric Cup, where the course is set on a windward leeward basis, had the asymmetric fleet rounding the leeward mark in the opposite direction to the other fleets.… Read full article “Sunday Shockers”