Sailors from Pentland Firth Yacht Club returned to the water on Sunday as the 2022 season got under way.
The strong winds and rain, sleet and snow that had battered Caithness the previous week were gone – all that was left was a covering of snow on Hoy and a cool air and water temperature of about seven degrees.
Indeed there was so little breeze in the morning that it was doubtful there would be enough for sailing. However, the wind returned at lunchtime and amounted to a steady 10 to 12 mph from the north, giving ideal conditions for a first sail of the season.
The sun even made an appearance, providing a welcome bit of warmth for the competitors.
Martin Lord and Sam Hodgkinson were out in the rescue boat in good time and set up the course in Thurso Bay. The sailors, having to remember how to rig their boats, took longer than usual to get on the water but were only a few minutes late for the scheduled 2pm start.
Marjory and Dave Lord were in their Laser 4.7 dinghies with Donald McKenzie in a Topper and Kyle Oag with crew Ian Grant in Kyle’s newly acquired Laser 3000. After a practice start, the racing began and the boats set off around the course.
The club is always looking for new members. Anyone who has an interest in sailing or would like to get involved is asked to contact pentlandfirthyc@gmail.com
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