David Rose Shield Vane 36R 23rd August 2026

On arriving at the lake there was not a ripple on the water. At start time there was a very light wind from the North East. Again we had just 4 entries  as some of our regulars were sailing elsewhere. Part way through heat 2 the wind direction suddenly changed to North West and still very light. Round one was completed then it was decided to have lunch. Due to the very light, changeable wind and the appearance of lots of crabbers, it was decided to end the race at this point.

Results

1st     Gecko                    Peter Whiteside        13 points

2nd=  Nerenuf                 Tony Wilson                7

2nd=   Kozbok                 Alan Crawforth            7

4th      Sunset Strip          Harry Balderson         3

Thanks are due to Bob Jolly and Julie for looking after the Mates’ bank.

VANE 36R LEVER CUP 15TH AUGUST 2026

The entry was lower than usual due to holidays and some choosing to enter an IOM Ranking Event at Keighley. The wind was strong and from the NW. Most yachts were in their 2nd suits.

During Heat 3 of round 1, Olly was at the starting berth for the windward board when he noticed the mast had become loose at deck level so needed to be repaired. The other pair of yachts completed their heat 3 so lunch break was taken whilst Olly did repairs.

After lunch Olly sailed his beat, but further damage to his yacht occurred and he was unable to sail the return run and decided to withdraw. The remaining 3 yachts sailed Round 2 as a 3 boat schedule.

RESULTS    

1st          “Gecko”                Peter Whiteside              24 points

2nd        “Oki-Doki”             Olly Murray                      11 (withdrawn after Round 1)

3rd         “Nerenuf”              Tony Wilson                      7

4th         “Sunset Strip”        Harry Balderson”              3

Thanks are due to Bob Jolly and Sharon for looking after the Mates Bank.

Well done on Peter for working it all out. Fatigue hit the fleet so lots of boat sharing

23 Rounds completed. What a perfect week of sailing. Fleetwood down the lake all week
Some tired bodies knocking around just in time for the Radio A’s to start in the morning

Overall
1st Chris Harris
2nd Martin Roberts
3rd Davos Bell

TOTS winners
Chris J Harris
Ar Jan
Andy Fernie

Neptune
Windrush – if they can find a clubhouse 😉