TheQ Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 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.. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanR Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Thanks for the warning. Given that we will be afloat it’s really helpful to know what to look out for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snunn Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 What boat are you on Jean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanR Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 We’re out on Zircon Emblem. Had the pleasure of saying hello to Griff in The Lion earlier. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanR Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 Lunch in the Lion was excellent but we’re not really pub people! Not even any alcohol on our boat this week!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 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!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snunn Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 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 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanR Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanR Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheQ Posted October 19, 2019 Author Share Posted October 19, 2019 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanR Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Thanks for the update. We’ve definitely found the breeze a challenge in this boat for much of the week. Tested my mooring skills! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheQ Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 First Start time 10:45 at the waterworks, big entry 49boats, so that's about 5 starts at five minute intervals . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheQ Posted October 22, 2019 Author Share Posted October 22, 2019 A link to pictures from the race, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Great photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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