The Castles and Islands Challenge, organised by Coquet Yacht Club, is for teams of sailors and runners visiting five castles (Alnwick, Warkworth, Dunstanburgh, Bamburgh, and Lindisfarne) and the islands of North Northumberland (Coquet, Farne and Holy Island). It will be held this year on Friday 24th and Saturday 25th June. […]
Monthly Archives: June 2016
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Please note, the small crane has become defective and has been isolated out of use until repairs can be effected. Please speak to Garry Robson or Davey Cousons if you require lifting. Tony Falloon Vice Commodore
Meggies has moved inshore by about 150 metres despite the concrete block as anchor . The water around Meggies is now shallow so avoid using it . It should eventually end up on the beach as it did before so that we can retrieve and replace the concrete block with […]
Race 6 Sunday 29 May 2016 Race officer: Clive Griffith Yacht WS Class Sail Num TCF Finish Time Average Lap Corrected (sec) Position Pintail Y 0.8112 12:41.20 6080 4932.1 1 Desperate Dan 0.850 12:40.00 6000 5100.0 2
Only one boat turned up for the Farnes Race this year, Tarka of Tees. Consequently no race was held.
Race 7 Wednesday 1st June Race officer: Nick Spurr Yacht Sail Num WS TCF Elapsed Laps Seconds Corrected (sec) Position Vounaki Y 0.8567 45.23 1 2723 2327.3 1 Expressly Forbidden Y 0.8567 46.12 1 2772 2369.9 2 Albany Express Y 0.8567 46.26 1 2786 2381.2 3