Write-up by Jerry Colman

A fresh Westerly, seasoned with a little cool rain greeted the slightly reduced fleet at Injebreck on Sunday morning for the second of the December Series. Storm Darragh had seen to the previous weekend’s proceedings with some outrageous gusts, enough to uproot the patrol boat (Hilary) and dump her upside down at the top of the spillway, as well as sadly damaging some of the dinghies. 

Sterling work by Manx Utilities saved some of the dinghies from further damage and helped us recover Hilary with their JCB so many thanks to the team who had plenty on their plates at the time. The full report can be found at this link – Watling Streetworks Winter Series – 15 December 2024

Another blustery weekend and again dinghy racing for the Watling Streetworks Winter Series went ahead in the relative shelter of the West Baldwin valley on Sunday morning.

A turnout of 12 crews, which included 5 juniors rigged their boats for the first round of the December series. The full report can be found at this link – Watling Streetworks Winter Series – 1 December 2024

During the month of November a total of 15 dinghies have taken part in the Watling Streetworks Winter Series.  Despite Storm Bert’s best efforts racing did take place on Sunday on the West Baldwin Reservoir with little evidence of the havoc being caused on the adjacent Isle.

The Race Officer set a triangular course, down to the dam wall, across and back up to the top of the lake. Click here for the full report – Watling Streetworks Winter Series – 24 November 2024

It’s that time of the year again folks, gone quiet around the coast, with most of the Island’s active dinghy fleet retreating to the hills for the ‘Watling Streetworks Winter Dinghy Series’.

Racing on the West Baldwin reservoir has a few advantages over the sea sailing during the winter, in fresh water, short commute to the start line and best of all the tide is always in.  Downsides are, just like the sea wind can blow from any direction, the Baldwin valley is special, it can blow from any direction at the same time!

We will have a quick catch up on the November series so far. Please follow this link for the full report – Watling Streetworks Winter Series – 17 November 2024

Manx Sailing & Cruising Club are pleased to announce that once again Manx Utilities are allowing us to use West Baldwin Reservoir to hold our Winter Dinghy Series.

Weather permitting the first race of the ‘Watling Streetworks Winter Series’ will be on Sunday 3 November and every Sunday morning starting at 10.00am through to Sunday 30 March 2025. Injebreck – Sailing Instructions 2024 2025 and Sailing-Area.

As part of the Conditions for Sailing and Boating on West Baldwin Reservoir (MSCC)2024 with Manx Utilities all boats must be cleaned before sailing on the reservoir.  This is particularly important for any boats that have been sailing off Island recently to avoid contamination by invasive species. This can be carried out on Saturday 2 November between 10.00 and Midday though cleaning solution will also be available each Sunday morning before racing. All competitors are requested to read the Conditions for Sailing which can be found at the above link.

You can book and pay here – Injebreck Boat Parking & Race Fee.

Many thanks to Manx Utilities for the use of the reservoir and Doug Watling of Watling Streetworks, who has very kindly agreed to once again be our sponsor for the season.