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Autumn Series Race, 29th September 2024
The Autumn Series races continued on 29th September. Although the day started sunny and calm, a pleasant breeze built up and allowed an interesting race. Some photos of the day are as follows. (Click to see a larger version of the photographs.)
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| Tranquil Loch | Race in Progress |
Fun Sailing Day, 21st September 2024
A number of dinghies got out on the water for the Fun Sailing Day. A moderate and at times gusting wind made for interesting sailing for the experienced sailors, and also the young solo helms improving their skills. Impromptu racing added to the enjoyment. There were short 'taster' sessions in one of the club's larger training dinghies, with smiles all round from the participants.
Some photos of the day are as follows. (Click to see a larger version of the photographs.)
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| Fun Sailing | Taster Sail |
Couligartan Bay Cruise, 14th August 2024
There was a great turnout at the club for a cruise to Couligartan Bay. A fleet of ten dinghies, two canoes and a kayak set off in glorious summer sunshine to try to get to the picnic spot on the south shore of Couligartan Bay. Due to very light (and for a lot of the time non-existent) winds, only five of the dinghies managed to cross the bar into the bay. However, a very nice light Easterly wind back out on the main loch allowed some superb sailing. The club was very busy with family groups, as well as a visit from some of the club's longest serving social members.
Some photos of the cruise are as follows. (Click to see a larger version of the photographs.)
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| Entrance to Couligartan Bay |
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| Cruising on Couligartan Bay |
Club Regatta, 4th August 2024
Club members took to the water for the annual regatta despite light and variable winds and somewhat cloudy weather. Three races were sailed during the course of the afternoon. The top placings were 1st Will Barrett (Flying 15 Classic), 2nd Paul Farish (Flying 15 Classic), 3rd Mitch Roger (Kestrel) and 4th Jim Bedwell (Topper).
The winning boat is shown below. (Click to see a larger version of the photograph.)
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| Regatta Winner |
Fun Day, 22nd June 2024
The Fun Day was a big success with around 20 children (plus parents) taking part. A large variety of activities kept everyone occupied, both onshore and on the water. The Almost Credible String Band played in the club house to an appreciative audience.
Some photos of the event are as follows. (Click to see a larger version of the photographs.)
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| Water Balloon Volleyball | Fun Day on The Water |
Spring
Race Results, 9th June 2024
The Spring Series, sailed over 12 races, has now been completed with a good number of entrants. The overall winners were Robert and Sue Signer (Flying Fifteen), with Paul Farish (Flying Fifteen) coming in second and Will Barrett (Flying Fifteen) coming in third.
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| The Winners |
Opening
Day Race, 21st April 2024
There was a good turnout for the opening race of the season (the President's Plate). With a mix of sunshine and light winds, the results were fairly close. The main placings were: 1st Will Barrett (Flying Fiteen), 2nd Paul Farish (Flying Fifteen), and 3rd David Kohn (Laser).
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Readied for Sailing, 23rd March 2024
The club was readied for sailing on 23rd March, including getting the site neat and deploying the racing marks. One young member also took the opportunity for a first sail. (Click to see a larger version of the photographs.)
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| Deploying Marks | A First Sail |
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