Sailing

Dave Lambert moves ahead of Alan Campbell in the first race. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Windless in Welwyn means Commodore's Cup takes a hit

Dave Lambert was the clear winner at WGC Sailing Club. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Dave Lambert was the clear winner at WGC Sailing Club. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Wind conspicuous by its absence at Welwyn Garden Sailing Club

Alan Campbell on his way to victory. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Alan Campbell on his way to victory. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Wind doth blow but some Welwyn Garden City sailors brave the elements

Charles Adams leads Mike Caddy at Stanborough Lakes. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Charles Adams leads Mike Caddy at Stanborough Lakes. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Welwyn Garden City Sailing Club enjoy close races under perfect skies

A battle of the Burr family as Alexander leads Ruth and Kevin in race two. Picture: VAL NEWTON

A battle of the Burr family as Alexander leads Ruth and Kevin in race two. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Big guns slug it out in latest Welwyn Garden City Sailing Club races

Charles Adams leads Mike Caddy to the first of his two wins. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Charles Adams leads Mike Caddy to the first of his two wins. Picture: VAL NEWTON

New names at the top of the leaderboard at Welwyn Garden City Sailing Club

Sheila Stowe of Welwyn Garden City Sailing Club on her way to victory in race one. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Sheila Stowe of Welwyn Garden City Sailing Club on her way to victory in race one. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Weather puts off many at start of winter pursuit races at Welwyn Sailing Club

Annette Walter with her daughter on her way to victory in race two. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Annette Walter with her daughter on her way to victory in race two. Picture: VAL NEWTON

School holidays out as fleet returns to Welwyn Garden City

Angelo Hansen had the edge over Annette Walter for a time. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Angelo Hansen had the edge over Annette Walter for a time. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Regulars star in latest Welwyn Garden City Sailing Club races

Father and son Mike and Matthew Dilks at the start of race one. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Father and son Mike and Matthew Dilks at the start of race one. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Lambert breezes to win as Welwyn Garden City Sailing Club face challenging winds

Alan Campbell, winner of the Fast Fleet Trophy, leads David Lambert and Mike Caddy

Alan Campbell, winner of the Fast Fleet Trophy, leads David Lambert and Mike Caddy

Sun shines on sailing club's summer regatta

There was a close finish in race two at Welwyn Garden City Sailing Club. Picture: VAL NEWTON

There was a close finish in race two at Welwyn Garden City Sailing Club. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Large fleet enjoys perfect conditions at Welwyn Garden City Sailing Club

Alan Campbell on his way to victory in race two. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Alan Campbell on his way to victory in race two. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Course markers have a wardrobe malfunction at Welwyn Garden City Sailing Club

Charles Adams passes Tony Hale after his capsize. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Charles Adams passes Tony Hale after his capsize. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Ideal conditions at Stanborough for latest Welwyn Garden City sailing exploits

Angelo Hansen leads Charles Adams in race one. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Angelo Hansen leads Charles Adams in race one. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Welwyn Garden City Sailing Club battle the winds at Stanborough Lakes

A close finish in the second race with David Lambert overtaking Charles Adams as the hooter goes. Picture: VAL NEWTON

A close finish in the second race with David Lambert overtaking Charles Adams as the hooter goes. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Almost a blanket finish at Welwyn Garden City Sailing Club

Mike Caddy leads Angelo Hansen but loses on handicap in the first race. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Mike Caddy leads Angelo Hansen but loses on handicap in the first race. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Gusty wind keeps safety boat busy at Welwyn Garden City Sailing Club

Angelo Hansen leads Charles Adams and Annette Walter in early stages of race one. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Angelo Hansen leads Charles Adams and Annette Walter in early stages of race one. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Ice and wind just two of the problems for Welwyn sailors

There was a close finish at WGC's latest races. Picture: VAL NEWTON

There was a close finish at WGC's latest races. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Welwyn Garden City sailors brave the cold to return to racing action

Angelo Hansen heads the fleet at the start of the first race. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Angelo Hansen heads the fleet at the start of the first race. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Christmas puddings on the menu at Welwyn Garden City Sailing Club

Charles Adams was a winner at Welwyn Garden City Sailing Club. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Charles Adams was a winner at Welwyn Garden City Sailing Club. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Commodore takes win at Welwyn Garden City Sailing Club

Annette Walter sails serenely to the Commodore Cup. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Annette Walter sails serenely to the Commodore Cup. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Commodore's Cup turns into a damp squib as fickle winds prove a pain

A mirrored lake frustrated the fleet at WGC. Picture: VAL NEWTON

A mirrored lake frustrated the fleet at WGC. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Halloween comes early as a windless lake horrifies Welwyn Garden Sailing Club

High winds caused problems at WGC Sailing Club. Picture: VAL NEWTON

High winds caused problems at WGC Sailing Club. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Annual Punchbowl Race postponed at Welwyn Garden City due to high winds

Charles Adams on his way to victory in race two. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Charles Adams on his way to victory in race two. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Commodore takes the victory at Welwyn Garden City Sailing Club

Ewelina Hoffman with Ruth Burr as crew survive the challenging wind. Picture: PATRICK ROHART

Ewelina Hoffman with Ruth Burr as crew survive the challenging wind. Picture: PATRICK ROHART

Sailors go back to school as wind at Stanborough proves a challenge

Alan Campbell and David Lambert in their supernovas begin their chase. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Alan Campbell and David Lambert in their supernovas begin their chase. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Campbell and Lambert get the jump in the pursuit races at Welwyn Garden City

Alan Campbell was joint winner at WGC. Picture: PATRICK ROHART

Alan Campbell was joint winner at WGC. Picture: PATRICK ROHART

Tied at the top in latest Welwyn Garden City Sailing Club races

Dave Lambert was the winner overall at WGC. Picture: CHARLES ADAMS

Dave Lambert was the winner overall at WGC. Picture: CHARLES ADAMS

Lambert tops the fleet at Welwyn Garden City Sailing Club

Shaun Smale leads the pack around the mark in the early stages of the race. Picture: DAVID CAMPBELL

Shaun Smale leads the pack around the mark in the early stages of the race. Picture: DAVID CAMPBELL

Sailors flock to Stanborough for WGC Sailing Club's 50th Anniversary Cup

Angelo Hansen takes the win in the pursuit race from Annette Walter. Picture: CHARLES ADAMS

Angelo Hansen takes the win in the pursuit race from Annette Walter. Picture: CHARLES ADAMS

Young pretender Hansen claims victory over Walter

David Lambert passes Angelo Hansen on the way to his first win of the day. Picture: VAL NEWTON

David Lambert passes Angelo Hansen on the way to his first win of the day. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Plenty of juniors involved but Lambert survives the gusts at Welwyn Garden City

Angelo Hansen makes some adjustments on his way to victory. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Angelo Hansen makes some adjustments on his way to victory. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Light winds prove a challenge for juniors and seniors alike at WGC Sailing Club

Angelo Hansen challenges Annette Walter in race two before she eventually pulled away.. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Angelo Hansen challenges Annette Walter in race two before she eventually pulled away.. Picture: VAL NEWTON

More variable weather at Welwyn Garden City but Walter breezes to victory

Pranay Chawla finds some wind in race one. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Pranay Chawla finds some wind in race one. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Windless in Welwyn - sailors struggle with calm conditions

Angelo Hansen leans backs during the Easter races at Welwyn Garden City. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Angelo Hansen leans backs during the Easter races at Welwyn Garden City. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Easter egg fun brings out thrilling races at Welwyn Garden City Sailing Club

Annette Walter was in inspired form at Welwyn Garden City. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Annette Walter was in inspired form at Welwyn Garden City. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Masterclass from Welwyn Garden City sailor Annette Walter

Dave Lambert had to settle for second overall at WGC. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Dave Lambert had to settle for second overall at WGC. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Reduced fleet for first races in new series at Welwyn Garden City Sailing Club

Angelo Hansen (yellow boat) leads Annette Walter at WGC Sailing Club. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Angelo Hansen (yellow boat) leads Annette Walter at WGC Sailing Club. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Walter leaves the rest behind at Welwyn Garden City

Welwyn Garden City Sailing Club junior, Angelo Hansen, won his first race against the seniors of the club.

Welwyn Garden City Sailing Club junior, Angelo Hansen, won his first race against the seniors of the club.

Delighted Angelo Hansen wins something as a kid at Welwyn Garden City Sailing Club

The start of race two at Welwyn Garden City Sailing Club. Picture: VAL NEWTON

The start of race two at Welwyn Garden City Sailing Club. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Alan Campbell was a double winner at Welwyn Garden City Sailing Club

Roger Morse leads the fleet home in race two. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Roger Morse leads the fleet home in race two. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Commodore back as Welwyn Garden City Sailing Club race again without icy issues

The Hansen brothers battle it out at Stanborough Lakes.

The Hansen brothers battle it out at Stanborough Lakes.

Best sailing conditions in ages at Welwyn Garden City despite the cold

Roger Morse and Mike Caddy race round a marker.

Roger Morse and Mike Caddy race round a marker.

Horrid weather decimates fleet at Welwyn Garden City Sailing Club

Dave Lambert in the yellow Supernova wins race two.

Dave Lambert in the yellow Supernova wins race two.

Frozen lake at Welwyn Garden City Sailing Club but still some racing action

The start of race two at Welwyn Garden City Sailing Club. Picture: VAL NEWTON

The start of race two at Welwyn Garden City Sailing Club. Picture: VAL NEWTON

Walter and Lambert dominate at Welwyn Garden City Sailing Club

Annette Walter receives Welwyn Garden City Sailing Club's Commodore's Cup from Ian Stringer.

Annette Walter receives Welwyn Garden City Sailing Club's Commodore's Cup from Ian Stringer.

Commodore's Cup produces thrilling races at Welwyn Garden City Sailing Club

Annette Walter raced clear in both races to take overall victory.

Annette Walter raced clear in both races to take overall victory.

School's out leaves field short but racing still hot at WGC Sailing Club

Freddie Potter was third in race one of the autumn winter handicap series.

Freddie Potter was third in race one of the autumn winter handicap series.

Autumn winter handicap series gets under way at Welwyn Garden City Sailing Club

Annette Walter & Michael Ettershank and Annette Walter were the winners of the Punchbowl Trophy.

Annette Walter & Michael Ettershank and Annette Walter were the winners of the Punchbowl Trophy.

Entertainment in spades as Punchbowl Trophy relay race brings usual high quality and fun

Annette Walter was the winner of both races at Welwyn Garden City Sailing Club.

Annette Walter was the winner of both races at Welwyn Garden City Sailing Club.

Walter back on top of the Welwyn sailors as wind returns to Stanborough

Annette Walter survives a sudden gust to secure another win.

Annette Walter survives a sudden gust to secure another win.

Summer pursuits produces close racing to the end on Stanborough Lake

The start of race one at Welwyn Garden City Sailing Club.

The start of race one at Welwyn Garden City Sailing Club.

Hanson brothers get better of Commodore at Welwyn Garden City Sailing Club

Dave Lambert leads the field to the first mark.

Dave Lambert leads the field to the first mark.

Disappearing gusts leave Welwyn Garden City sailors in a hole