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High pressure on Saturday again squeezed out the likelihood of good winds, but there was enough to wind to get racing underway. The general wind direction was from the north, but, as ever, it did swing from time to time.

Banter/Oscar in their RS200 led the handicap fleet in both races, finishing with a 1st and 2nd, with some close competition from Neil/Archie in their RS200 finishing 2nd and 5th, but Mike/Jack in their Graduate were in close contention, finishing 3rd and 1st to hold the lead in the series.… Read full article “Another High”

Flying 15 & GP14 Open 2023

13 May, 2023

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Bright sunshine and a lack of wind greeted the entrants for the weekend’s open meeting sponsored by Im pact Marine. However, just before the scheduled start time, a sea breeze started to fill the bay, so the OD prepared to get racing underway just half an hour later than scheduled.… Read full article “Flying 15 & GP14 Open 2023”

Sunny Saturday

15 April, 2023

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After a wet few days, the sun shone on Saurday, but the wind was a little shy. A light sea breeze counteracted the forecast NE for the first race in the MJM series, but as it eased, it slowed down proceedings, and the wind swung to the NNE.… Read full article “Sunny Saturday”

Easter Weekend 2023

8 April, 2023

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A busy weekend at the club started with an Easter egg hunt on the sunny Saturday morning.

Afterwards, the adjacent photo shows an alternative egg hunt when Henry lost his egg in the pool table!

Those that have replaced their boats through the close season were keen to set them up and get on the water.… Read full article “Easter Weekend 2023”

April already!

1 April, 2023

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Saturday sailing got underway this weekend with another chilly breeze from the NE. There may have been April showers in the locaility, but they stayed away from the lake.

Generally, the winds eased throughout the afternoon, and the forecast gusts never materialised, so there were no capsizes.… Read full article “April already!”

And they’re off!

26 March, 2023

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The start of the sailing season was quite eventful. The Commodore was travelling up the motorway to be OD for the first day’s racing, but his car had other ideas! While waiting to be recovered, Ian was able to enjoy his coffee under blue skies…

Paul and Emily were planning to sail their RS200 only to find their gennaker, which they had made a mental note not to forget, didn’t make it to the club, so Paul sailed his Laser.… Read full article “And they’re off!”

More like winter

20 November, 2022

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Following high winds and rain overnight, and a significant drop in temperature since last week, there was little sign of wind as sailors arrived, but they were keen to race. As rain came pouring n before the start, the breeze filled in as well.… Read full article “More like winter”

November Series

6 November, 2022

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Wet and windy conditions greeted the couple of sailors that were hopeful of racing. After a cup of coffee and a chat there was a consensus that they would not be sailing.

Perhaps next week?…

Blown Away

29 October, 2022

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The mild, blustery, conditions were too offputting for the hardy few that turned up to sail, so racing was abandoned for the final Saturday this season.

Overall Paul Gannon won on both personal and fleet handicap basis.

Autumn Saturday series final results

Though similar conditions were forecast for Sunday, the webcam lulled a few potential sailors into a false sense of security.… Read full article “Blown Away”

Stormy Saturday

15 October, 2022

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Wind, rain and sunshine are just a selection of the weather conditions on Saturday.

Although the forecast was for gusty conditions, three Laser sailors turned up and were tempted by the conditions to venture out, all using the radial sails! The OD used a shore line start, and with the conditions being gustier than appreciated, had a grandstand view of the various capsizes that all helms suffered.… Read full article “Stormy Saturday”

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