This weekend was the CCRC Clocks Back race; an informal (i.e. no trophy) race on the weekend the clocks go back. But since this yearContinue readingClocks Back Race

Sunday’s weather was a marked improvement with clear skies and sunshine but still a fresh northerly wind. The start was at Gleeds and after aContinue readingHomeward Bound

As Billy Joel sang “Storm front coming, Small craft warning on the radio. We’ve got a low pressure system and a northeast breeze, We’ve gotContinue readingStorm Front Coming…

Sunday started with more lovely sunny weather and the race was not until the afternoon so the crews in Bembridge relaxed, went for walks, readContinue readingRace 23

The race on Sunday was in aid of charity Bart’s Bash and with some guest boats it was a “fun” race; a race where youContinue readingBarts Bash

Saturday’s race was the Itchenor Casket and was notable in that it had two distinct halves. As yachts prepared for the start there was aContinue readingItchenor Casket Race

Sunday’s race took the fleet out towards the shipping lane and back twice with legs to Dean Elbow and his Tail! Despite two long legs(!)Continue readingBay Race 20

Saturday’s race was a longish passage from Hayling Bay to Southampton. In warm sunny weather with a gentle south-easterly wind the course was mainly downwindContinue readingPassage Race to Southampton

Sunday was the CCRC Crews Race – this is where the helm for the race must not be the usual helm, so it gives theContinue readingCrews’ Race

Saturday’s race participants faced strong tides and winds gusting over 30 knots for the passage race to Lymington. This resulted in a couple of boatsContinue readingTo Lymington