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”
New Boats Launched
Two new boats were launched this weekend. First there was our new RIB, named Christopher Graham after our rescue crewman that was tragically killed in a car accident. Secondly, Mike Moore launched his new F15 and named it Highwayman in honour of his father Denis (Monty Python fans may suss out the link).… Read full article “New Boats Launched”
Sad News
It is with sadness that we have learnt of the death of long standing member Jimmy Currie after a long illness.
Although not an active sailor, he helped in the background for many years.
Our thoughts are with his wife Isobel, son and daughter Neil and Liz, and their families.… Read full article “Sad News”
Santa Pops In
 This weekend there was another glorious view from the club of the half snowcovered slopes of Skiddaw. Despite his busy schedule, Santa again found time to call in at the club |
Minimalist?
The work to the changing rooms is nearing completion – well the stripping at least! Definitely past the point of no return…
Flat screen TVs, couches, real log fire and a lager pump. What more could the men ask for? Well there’s no harm in asking!… Read full article “Minimalist?”
Congratulations
Many congratulations to Sarah and Martin Wilkinson on the birth of their daughter Molly at 0529 today (29 November) who weighed in at 5lb 13oz. Hopefully they’ll remember that she’s wrapped in the spinnaker before it’s launched next season (Grand dad’s words not mine!).… Read full article “Congratulations”
60th AGM
The final day of the season proved to be too windy to tempt anyone out to sail, so the Winter Trophy was won by Joan/Jack Hardie on fleet handicap and Ethan Dawson, crewed by dad Robin, on personal handicap basis. Though windy, and a little threatening rain wise, it stayed dry for many boats to be packed away and removed from site.… Read full article “60th AGM”