In almost  repeat conditions of the previous week, Race officer Darren Ballard made the difficult call to abandon racing due to the prevailing high winds, and the forecast for them to increase during the afternoon. Several members had already made their decision not to race, regardless. Chas Thompson and Josh Hall ventured out (briefly) for a sail in Tasar, 'Loddon Calling', entertaining other club members that were keeping a watchful eye from the comfort of the lounge with the fire stoked up, offering advice and critique on their performance and adventures. Chas did drop the mainsail and come in under jib, confirming once ashore that it was the correct call by the PRO of the day!

Fortunately the morning conditions were more moderate enabling some sail training to be done in the 12' Cadets. Joanna McLean and Zav Wilbern with Commodore Andrew Kean in one boat, while Sascha and Joanna Muller with Mabel Kean in another. The Cadet crews, who are at the end of their initial training, perform very well under the strong conditions, to their credit neither of the boats was capsized, and the trainees all took turns on the helm. We hope that these trainees will continue to develop their skills and eventually join in with the club racing program.

Next weekend is the annual passage race 'Up the Weir' where boats are sailed up to Joyces Creek and back (weather permitting) competing for the 'Jack Ginnivan Trophy'. Jack being a founding member of the club.

The next learn to sail training program is fully subscribed and the club is taking names on a wait list for next season already. The Discover Sailing Day, where members of the public can come out and try sailing is Sunday 25 November, details at ccsc.org.au