-
Scorpion, Team RoosterPlanning for 2017
So the 2016 season is now coming to a close and thoughts are already turning to next year. Yes there may still be some events left this autumn but we’re already thinking ahead and the...
By Tom Jeffcoate3 1365 0 -
Scorpion, Team RoosterNationals routines
For this blog entry I thought I’d quickly go through my pre-Nationals race routine as it’s something I find makes a big difference for keeping me calm and making sure I’ve all the info I want when trying...
By Tom Jeffcoate1 1448 0 -
Flying Fifteen, Rooster, Scorpion, Team RoosterShaping up for Championship season
A lot has happened since my last blog which included an event win at a breezy Staunton Harold event on the silver scorpion series. Dovestone – Flying Fifteen Next up was the Flying Fifteen open at my home club of Dovestone SC which turned out to be another windy event. It was the first of … Read More
By AMckee0 2044 0 -
Flying Fifteen, Rooster, Scorpion, Team RoosterBreeze up… Lets go!!
This weekend was the first Scorpion open of the circuit, and it was almost over before it started. Having checked the forecast all week, the predictions of 30-45mph wind were enough to put off the most hardy of Northerners. Especially as having recently bought my first house and also campaigning the Flying Fifteen for the … Read More
By AMckee0 2792 1 -
Event Report, Scorpion, Steve's BlogBest Week’s Sailing – so far
The Scorpion Fleet know how to have a good time; great racing and brilliant social events for those on the shore – and more for those joining them from the racecourse. We had a disaster...
By Emma Ralph0 4231 1 -
Hints and Tips, Scorpion, Steve's Blog, Tool BoxSpinnakers Without Tears & Split Mainsheets Solved
How to Stop Your Spinnaker Halyard Getting Jammed? When pulling it up or “your standing on the spinni halyard” When pulling it down “- ***m its re cleated again” This short video shows you what we...
By Steve Cockerill0 4795 0 -
Event Report, Scorpion, Steve's Blog, Tuning GuideLots of Wind – Learning the New Toy
A windy weekend at Chew Valley and lots of Scorpions to play with. We were not what you might called prepared for the conditions as to date we have had just one windy race to...
By Steve Cockerill0 2719 0 -
Scorpion, Steve's BlogScorpion Regional Challenge
I think this event should be re named “personal challenge” after six excellent frantic races with some of the friendliest fleets I have ever sailed in. Sailing fast is easy – so that’s why...
By Steve Cockerill0 2285 0 -
Event Report, Hints and Tips, Scorpion, Steve's BlogChichester Snowflake – could have ended in tears!
Another big turnout for Race 7 & 8 of the Chichester Snowflake series except for the wind who opted to stay at home for most of the day. Despite the very light conditions race...
By Steve Cockerill0 1912 0 -
Scorpion, Steve's Blog, Video CritiqueSnatch an Hours Scorpion Training
When you get into a new class, the first few months can be the most rewarding as the teamwork and technical bits come together. We marked ourselves as B- students last week with A for...
By Steve Cockerill0 2388 1