Joe, Jess and Sam are sorry to share the sad news of the death of their father, Wyn Roberts. Many members will remember him as a long-time Bass member until recent years. Bass was an incredibly significant part of his life, family and friendships.… Read full article “Sad News”
Easter Bank Holiday
This weekend the club hosted a Mirror open alongside club racing resulting in a total of 46 boats on the water. The sun was shining, but there was a cool easterly blowing that put several sailors off racing.
The wind direction struggled to settle, and caused a biased startline, and a general recall for the first start, so the course was repositioned before racing got underway.… Read full article “Easter Bank Holiday”
Another southerly
Saturday sunshine and a SSW breeze tempted out 11 boats for the first races in the Asymmetric cup and MJM trophy.
In the asymmetric series, John/James showed Neil/Archie a clean pair of heels in both races. All were racing RS400s, and Neil/Archie were still getting to grips with their bigger, light weather, boat but the wind was stronger than anticipated.… Read full article “Another southerly”
A bad day on the water…
… is said to be better than a good day in the office. That may be debatable after the winds on Saturday!
The morning started with calm waters but by the time the training started some big squalls had appeared to challenge the sailors.… Read full article “A bad day on the water…”
Starter’s Prize 2025
After a wild, and sometimes very wet, preparation day on Saturday, British Summer Time started with bright blue skies, and a blustery, cool, NW wind. The conditions did not put off any of the sailors that had turned up to race.… Read full article “Starter’s Prize 2025”
Are you ready?
The daffodils are out, spring is here, British Summer Time starts on Sunday, as well as the new sailing season.
Time to dig out your sailing gear and get ready!
It seems likely there will be plenty of wind to blow away the cobwebs – are you up for it?
Happy new year!
73rd AGM
At the 73rd Annual General Meeting held in the clubhouse on Sunday 1st December 2024 the following members were elected on to Council.
Commodore – Joe Roberts
Vice-Commodore – Ant Woodyer
Secretary – Stephen Kirkpatrick
Treasurer – Mike Cave
Sailing Secretary – John Reekie
Rear Commodore – Ian and Andrea Preston
Asst Sailing Secretary – Dave Lawson
Bar – Lucy Thomas & Sarah Hodgkins
Boats & Buoys – Alex Leonard
Galley – Lindsay Barron & Christine Steele
Grounds & Jetties – Mark Somerville
House – Alan Jones and Sue Watson
Membership – Jude Allen
PRO – Paul Allen
Training – Emma Davenport
Safety Officer – Kevin Andrew
Safety Team Manager – Mike Hunter
Social – Ellie Preston
Fleet Captains
Flying 15 – Ian Preston
GP14 – James Macgregor
Mirror – Naomi Smith
Handicap – Neil Campbell
Tera – James Reekie
The commodore thanked outgoing council members for their input and efforts during their time in office.… Read full article “73rd AGM”
Annual Dinner Dance
79 members and guests attended the 72nd annual prizegiving dinner dance at the Skiddaw Hotel in Keswick on Saturday night.
Following speeches by the joint commodores Ian and Andrea Preston reviewing their two years in office, with a look into the future as to the roles the younger generation may well undertake for the club, Andrea presented the perpetual trophies that had been won throughout the closing season.
Storm Bert
The forecast weather conditions due to storm Bert are unlikely to encourage anyone to even venture down the club tomorrow so it has been decided to cancel racing and bring the season to a premature close.
We understand several boats may have been damaged in the storm overnight, and, with continued high winds forecast, it’s worth making sure your boat is well secured.… Read full article “Storm Bert”