“How much of a good thing can we take?” – I hear you all ask! Today was another fabulous day for sailing, albeit the strong winds that WS Racers had to battle on the last three race days and which were predicted to be with us again today did not materialise. But we did enjoy a dry, sunny… Read More
As the season draws to a close and we reach the middle of October, it was another great day for sailing – dry with sunny spells and lots of strong wind. Nine WS Racers and two volunteer helms arrived at Chipstead well wrapped up and eager to make the most of these great conditions and to eke… Read More
This race was fought out by thirteen WS Racers taking on a fierce 15 knot NNE wind gusting up to 20 knots. The air temperature was lower than it has been so far this autumn and fortunately everyone was appropriately dressed so that they could concentrate on getting their dinghies around the course as quickly… Read More
The forecast was for a very wet and windy day, in fact so much so that general sailing was cancelled for the day and only racing was planned to go ahead. But despite the mornings foul weather, 7 hardy (or is that foolhardy? Ed.) racers turned up to race, and their keenness was rewarded, as… Read More
Recognising from previous posts that the motor boat sees very little of the real action in the race our Fleet Reporter (soon to retire) has kindly provided his view of the race. Here it is: What a nice day for sailing, plenty of sunshine and a steady breeze looked to provide for a good days… Read More
It was good to be back on the water at Chipstead but feeling slightly tired after watching lots of late night/early morning TV of what was has been an incredible Rio 2016 Paralympics. Team GB having broken through 100 medals today!! An amazing performance by all the 4000+ competitors and their supporters which will create… Read More