On The Northern Rivers Sunday 20th October 2019

[TheQ]

Well, it's the Start of the Snowflake Sailing Club season, which opens with the Tri-Icycle race, a Mini 3 Rivers..

 If winds and tides are perfect (some hope) they'll start at 10:00 at Horning Sailing Club, Sail down river to Acle Bridge NOT going under it, up to Potter Bridge NOT going under it,  then Back to Horning. Expected number of boats about 30...

However Low water is  11:24,  and the forecast wind is a bit light.

So the start could be at, the Horning Waterworks with the turning points at Upton dyke and Womack Dyke. The finish line will be positioned so everyone can get home in daylight..

[SwanR]

Thanks for the warning. Given that we will be afloat it’s really helpful to know what to look out for. 

[snunn]

What boat are you on Jean

[SwanR]

We’re out on Zircon Emblem. Had the pleasure of saying hello to Griff in The Lion earlier. 

[Guest]

Have a great time Jean, I'm sorry you suffered the trauma of seeing Griff 

You must be stuck in the Fur And Feathers right about now 

[SwanR]

Lunch in the Lion was excellent but we’re not really pub people! Not even any alcohol on our boat this week!!  

[Guest]

28 minutes ago, SwanR said:

Lunch in the Lion was excellent but we’re not really pub people! Not even any alcohol on our boat this week!!  

[snunn]

Jean will be interesting how you get on with Zircon

we had Silent Emblem for a week early September ,we really liked her fitted almost everyone of our requirements really good boat

so much so we have already booked same for 2 more weeks next year June and September

Never introduced myself to forum members before always a bit shy

Susan

[SwanR]

I’m the same. Another forumite is on Silent this week. Will give a full write up of the week and of Zircon when we’re home. 

[SwanR]

On 15/10/2019 at 08:25, TheQ said:

 

However Low water is  11:24,  and the forecast wind is a bit light.

Any idea how it’s looking for tomorrow yet? When is a decision made on the course?

[TheQ]

1 hour ago, SwanR said:

Any idea how it’s looking for tomorrow yet? When is a decision made on the course?

The desicion is made immediately before the race briefing at 09:30 tomorrow. The wind is still looking light so I suspect the turning points will be Oby dyke and Womack dyke. With the start maybe at the ferry or even the waterworks. The. Finish line will be in front of the lead boat probably at 16:00.

[SwanR]

Thanks for the update. We’ve definitely found the breeze a challenge in this boat for much of the week. Tested my mooring skills! 

[TheQ]

First Start time 10:45 at the waterworks,  big entry 49boats, so that's about 5 starts at five minute intervals .

[TheQ]

A link  to pictures from the race,

 

[ChrisB]

Great photos