Shirley Robertson's guide to sailing
Double Olympic gold medallist Shirley Robertson takes the BBC's sailing reporter Rob Walker out for his very first lesson in how to sail.
BBC Video Report.
Monday, 30 June 2008
Beijing Olympics - Sailing Novice
Shirley Robertson's guide to sailing
Double Olympic gold medallist Shirley Robertson takes the BBC's sailing reporter Rob Walker out for his very first lesson in how to sail.
BBC Video Report.
Monday, 23 June 2008
NW Traveller #9 @ Bassenthwaite SC
The weekend of the 5th and 6th of July is the weekend of the 2008 North West Topper Area Championships, and it will be held this year at Bassenthwaite Sailing Club in the Lake District.
Racing starts at 11:00 each day, there are camping facilities on site, and for those inclined to wander; some fantactic fells nearby. This is one of the best locations on the circuit and should not be missed.
Bassenthwaite SC have provided a link to an ariel view of the location and also webcam images of the view from the cloub house. There's also a 360 degree webcam view.
Entry fees are £10 for two days racing in glorious surrounding and very "interesting" wind patterns - do not miss it!!
Amy Mercer didn't - Hope you had a great time Amy, looks like you're relaxing as hard as you can....
To Quote the BSC website:
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A really beautiful inland sailing water surrounded by the northern fells of The Lake District National Park. One of the largest Cumbrian lakes 4 miles in length and three-quarters of a mile wide, the lake lies generally north to south. Its peace is undisturbed by power craft except those used for rescue. Winds mainly SW but often SE or NW giving long legs and superb courses.
The unrivalled scenery provides an area for touring and walking. There are many hotels and boarding houses within a short distance as well as caravan and camping sites. Eating places are plentiful.
The clubhouse is located 8 miles north of Keswick just off the A66 at Dubwath which is on the north western shore. From the south leave the M6 motorway at Penrith (Junction 40) and travel westwards along A66 for approx. 25 miles. At north end of lake turn right for Dubwath and right again for club. From north and east via Carlisle follow A595 southwestwards towards Cockermouth to Bothel. Follow A591 to Castle Inn. Turn right and follow lakeshore westwards, over bridge turn left towards Dubwath and the Club.
The Clubhouse is a modern building benefiting from good views over most courses, good changing facilities (including hot showers!), a family/function room, well equipped galley and licensed bar. The large grounds readily accommodate campers and caravanners during open meetings.
Further information can be obtained from the club directly:
- Bassenthwaite Sailing Club
Dubwath,
Cockermouth
CA13 9YD
- Tel: 017687 76341
At just over 110 miles away the journey is expected to take about two and a quarter hours - straight up the M6 to Junction 40 then turn left onto the A66 towards Keswick. As ever safe journey and have a fantastic time at the ONLY Lake event in the area!!
Report and Results.
Saturday, 7 June 2008
NW Traveller #8 @ Elton SC
Saturday the 21st of June, and Elton Sailing Club is the venue for the eighth NW Topper Traveller event of 2008.
Sailing Instructions for Open Events at Elton SC are availble, as is a Map of the Reservoir. It's well worthwhile downloading this map, laminating it and sticking it to the foredeck of your Topper.
Also worth looking at is the map of the location and local approach roads.
Contact for the event is Dave Woodhead, Dave can be reached on 01257 265208.
Elton SC, in Bury, is only just over an hours drive, and is a favourite with Topper Sailors during the winter season for their excellent training (and food and hospitality - probably the favourite club on the circuit).
If there is one event on the calendar not to miss it's the Elton SC Topper Traveller - "be there or ........." Good Luck, Safe Journey, and have a great event.
Report and Results.
Thursday, 5 June 2008
Craftinsure Nationals #2 @ Largs SC
The second Craftinsure Nationwide Topper Event takes place on Saturday and Sunday the 14th and 15th of June 2008 at Largs Sailing Club, in North Ayrshire on the West Coast of Scotland.
Largs Sailing Club is just over 240 miles away and is expected to take about four and a half hours - non stop to get there!! Watch our for the speed cameras on the A8 and A78 near Greenock.
So far only 120 Toppers have registered for the event at this picturesque west coast sailing resort.
Scottish Sailing Events have provided a Notice of Race
As have Sail Racer.... Notes from the Largs SC Website....
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The SSI and LSC are pleased to be hosting one of the Craftinsure Nationwide Series events at Largs. We welcome this event and are pleased to have been asked to deliver the event in conjunction with the Topper Class Association.
The Topper Nationwide event has been to Largs before, likewise has the UK Topper Nationals and the venue is ideal for the large fleet expected. Largs SC is situated on the Largs Yacht Haven site and has a wide range of facilities for competitors, families and friends. The chandlery shops, sail makers, restaurants and bars make it ideal along with the abundance of free parking. LSC main lounge has great views of the launching and race areas which can be enjoyed by those staying on dry land!
The Notice of Race and Entry Forms for this event will be available on the GBR Topper website. For more information about the venue, accommodation and travel please browse this site.
Waiting for Wind....
Weather on the day....
Home after Race Three....
- pictures courtesy of Ruth Adams
- thanks Ruth.
Largs Sailing Club can be contacted via:
- Largs Sailing Club
Largs Yacht Haven,
Irvine Road,
Largs,
Ayrshire,
KA30 8EZ
- Telephone
- Office:- 01475 670000
- Bar/Restaurant:- 01475 670022
Report and Results.
Monday, 2 June 2008
NW Traveller #7 @ Ullswater YC
Ullswater Yacht Club plays host for the seventh North West Topper Traveller Event of 2008.
Saturday the 7th of June is the date for the event, and the venue is shared with the North West Junior Traveller Event.
Ullswater YC have provided on-line access to Entry Forms and a copy of the
NW Topper Traveller Notice of the Race,
and the
North West Junior Traveller Notice of the Race.
Further information can be obtained from:
Peter Dawson, 01768 362052.
and
Neil Thompson,
UYC Sailing Secretary (Open Events):-
45 Ash Grove,
Kirklevington,
Yarm,
TS15 9NQ
Tel. 01642 783485
Camping accommodation is available on site, but prior booking is necessary.
The journey is expected to take about 2 hours, and the first race is scheduled to start at 11:00, briefing at 10:30, so a 7:30 start from home would be advisable.
Once again safe journey and good luck with the event - we hope that there will be considerably more wind than in previous years. ;-)
Report and Results.
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