A light northerly breeze greeted, this the first Open of 2023. Race one saw Stuart and Nick Hydon command the pin end of the line which gave them the advantage to the first mark. Jonny Coate and Kate Phillips went around second. Stuart and Nick manged eventually to pull clear which gave them a comfortable …
Don’t forget now is the time to try out the experimental new spinnaker pole in club and Open meeting sailing (not the Nationals, though). To allow everyone to see and try it for themselves, the vote will not now be until late Summer. If you can borrow a pole from a friendly GP sailor (who …
We have some fantastic news to share, having built the highly successful demo boat (2540) and a works boat (2541), Synergy Marine are ready to further invest in the long term future of the class by producing a new hull mould to compliment their new deck design. The intention of both Synergy and the LCOA …
That’s right free entry and free pizza for all competitors, sponsored by the Lark Class Association. Waldringfield Sailing Club will be holding the 2023 Youth Champs on 8th April (Easter Saturday). If you are interested in joining in (it’s the day before the Easter Egg Open) – or can lend a boat – contact Dan Watson on .
The weekend of 1st-2nd April sees the Midlands Double Header of South Staffs and Shustoke. Expect a warm welcome from the home fleets and tight racing wherever in the fleet you are.The weekend kicks off at South Staffs – 1st April First race at 11.15. Three races are planned, with lunch after race 1.NoR, SIs and ONLINE ENTRY.Any …
9th September 2022 Three different Midland Clubs take Podium spots at Itchenor Lark Open Meeting. Those survivors of the Saturday Lark Masters social took flight to Sunday’s open meeting. The weather was again glorious and the breeze was stronger promising good hiking compared to the previous day. The race course was shared with the International …
Itchenor Sailing Club; 8th September 2022 Itchenor Sailing Club hosted the bi-annual Lark Masters Championships and dinner on Saturday 8th October. After two years of cancellations due to Covid and storm force winds, the fleet were welcomed with gloriously sunny skies, at what is surely one of the most beautiful dinghy sailing spots in the …
A joyous weekend of sailing and socialising was held on the sunny Suffolk coast for Waldringfield’s Cartoon Trophy weekend on 10th/11th Sept, where each class winner actually wins a framed cartoon from the famous local cartoonist, Peyton. Weekend kicked off with Friday evening’s welcoming BBQ hosted by members of the growing Lark fleet. Visiting sailors …
Tim Fells – 05th June 2022 After a long third day sitting in the sun and waiting for wind that never reappeared, the LARK competitors threw themselves into the Crews Union and Fancy-Dress Night with huge enthusiasm. This was no doubt encouraged by a forecast for the final day of strong Easterlies, throwing a large …
Nigel Hufton – 28th April 2022 Frensham Pond SC will be hosting a Lark Youth Champs for under 25 helms (crews can be any age).It will be on Saturday 14 May (the day before the Lark Open) 14:15 – Briefing14:45- Club pursuit race, then 2 Lark races18:30 (approx) – Prizegiving and free pizza Please contact …
