Welcome to Race 4 of the season. I wish I could say that it was an exciting instalment but the wind conditions really weren’t very helpful. Initially the wind looked perfect for the race, maybe a little chilly but a consistent light to medium wind, ideal for the race. Apologies for the postponement of 10… Read More
What a perfect day for a race! A little warmer would have been perhaps better but overall the best conditions of the season so far. Great to see 15 boats on the start line, it is making for some interesting races and lovely for us to see that you are enjoying this side of the… Read More
What a difference a week makes! Thank you to everyone for doing your wind dances during this week in preparation for this week’s race. Although a little gusty at times, conditions were pretty close to perfect with a good breeze and sun. This resulted in a much better prestart lead up with lots of jossling… Read More
WELCOME BACK!! We were thrilled to be back in the race box today and even happier to see 16 boats on the start line. A few years ago, we could have only dreamed of this. Unfortunately though, no-one had done a wind dance and whilst there was more wind than last week, it was not… Read More
After the final Race of the 2017 season, an awards ceremony was held in the Chipstead Sailing Club clubhouse covering both the Spring and Summer Racing Series. Certificates which recognised the “Qualified Status” of those WS Racers who had participated in at least 5 Races of each series. Special certificates were awarded to the 3rd,… Read More
It certainly wasn’t the weather – overcast, low cloud, dull and zilch wind – but as volunteers and clients arrived at the lake there was an end-of-term feel in the air. The realisation that we wouldn’t be meeting again until the Spring put a tinge of sadness to the proceedings but mainly folk were reflecting on… Read More