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Open Day 2nd May 2026

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Bassenthwaite Sailing Club Open Day, 1-4pm, Saturday 2nd May 2026! ⛵

If your family loves the great outdoors and you’re looking for a new adventure to enjoy together, come along to Bassenthwaite Sailing Club’s free Open Day. It’s the perfect chance to discover sailing in a friendly, supportive environment right here in the heart of Cumbria.

Sailing is a brilliant way for children and adults alike to build confidence, learn new skills, and enjoy our stunning landscape from the water. Our club is proudly family‑orientated and run by dedicated volunteers who are passionate about welcoming new members into the sailing community.

What’s happening on the day: 1-4pm

  • Try‑sailing sessions (20 minutes) with experienced club members
  • Visit our facilities and learn how the club works
  • Friendly chats with volunteers and families who sail with us
  • Warm drinks, cakes, and plenty of encouragement

What to bring:

  • A change of clothes
  • A towel
  • Shoes you don’t mind getting wet
  • We’ll provide buoyancy aids, so no specialist kit needed

Whether you’re completely new to sailing or simply curious, we’d love to show you what makes Bassenthwaite Sailing Club such a special place to belong. Come and see how your family could get involved and enjoy life on the water together.

Please arrive between 1-4pm on Saturday 2nd May. To help us plan, only visitors who complete the booking form below can attend 

Booking form

Address Bassenthwaite Sailing Club, Dubwath, Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth CA13 9YD

Easter Bank Holiday

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Bassenthwaite is pleased to be hosting the Mirror Spring Championship this weekend. Unfortunately storm Dave decided to gatecrash the event, so racing was brought forward to Noon with the expectation that at least some races could be sailed before the winds picked up.

As forewarned, the fleet was too eager at the start so there was a general recall on the first start and the U flag was immediately introduced, with everyone being well behaved thereafter. Just after the first start the wind picked up, and almost half the fleet immediately headed ashore. A few more retired after a gust flattened three boats part way up the first beat. The strong winds continued throughout the race, but there wasn’t any nasty squalls.

James/Meris Date from Burghfield took the honours, with Will/Izzy Crocker from North Lincs 2nd, and Phil/Lucy Smith from Bass 3rd.

The OD gave finishers the option as to whether they wanted another race, and as there was only one descenter, race two was held shortly after.

With the wind picking up, it veered slightly causing it to come round, and over, Sale Fell, casting a bit of a shadow over the course, so the boats started the beat by reaching to the windward mark before briefly hitting the shadow, and picking up the southerly. This time there were a few gusts, one of which caught out the two leading boats.

With just five finishers, Andy/Olivia Tunicliffe from Bass were 1st, James/Meris 2nd, and Phil/Lucy 3rd.

Although conditions still seemed sailable, the wind was continuing to increase in phases, so it was decided to postpone racing for the rest of the day, and no club racing was held.

James/Meris take the overnight lead, with Phil/Lucy 2nd.

Photos (C) Nick Smith

Ready and Raring to Go

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There was a good turnout for the first race of the season, unfortunately the only spectator sport proved to be watching the spindrift lifting from the lake, as racing was cancelled.

So it’ll be straight into the long Easter weekend to iron out any maintenance issues that may have been overlooked!

On Your Marks

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Yes, the 2026 sailing season is about to start on Sunday so, for those that have not been sailing through the close season, it’s time to hunt out your gear, and prepare for the realisation it must have shrunk a little!

With Sunday being the first day of British summer time, clocks will go forward an hour on Saturday night, but this is slightly offset by the new start time on non championship series weekends of 1pm.

Happy sailing!

Sad News

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It is with sadness that we have learnt that Bobbie Middleton has passed away after brief illness.

Husband Miles is a past Commodore, they were long time members sailing together for many years, and they were always the life and soul of club events.

Our thoughts are with Miles and their children at this sad time.

There will be a celebratory service for Bobbie at St.Andrews church Corbridge on Wednesday 11th March at 1530 hours, followed by refreshments at Corbridge cricket club.

The cremation service will be family only

Sad News

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It is with great sadness that we learnt of the death of Isobel Currie yesterday morning in WCH following a recent severe fall. At 102 Isobel, widow of Jimmie, was our oldest club member having joined over 60 years ago.

She had a great life and really enjoyed living.

Our thoughts are with son Neil, daughter Liz, and family at this sad time.

Isobel’s funeral to be at Crosthwaite Church in Keswick at 10.30 am on Friday 30th of January.

Refreshments afterwards at the Ruddings Hotel in Braithwaite.

Yellow/Amber weather warning

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200mm plus rainfall forecast for Keswick, Saturday night through to Monday.

The 2009 and 2015 floods happened when rain exceeded met office forecast and Keswick got 300mm in 24 hours. Saturday morning’s forecast, of 200mm plus, on top of existing high lake and river levels means all boats at club should be shifted at least to the highest bit by flagpole.

Take this opportunity to protect your property

74th AGM

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At the 74th Annual General Meeting held in the clubhouse on Saturday 29th November 2025 the following members were elected on to Council.

Commodore – Joe Roberts
Vice-Commodore – Ant Woodyer
Secretary – Stephen Kirkpatrick
Treasurer – Mike Cave
Sailing Secretary – Neil Campbell
Rear Commodore – Ian and Andrea Preston
Asst Sailing Secretary – Vacant 
Bar – Lucy Thomas & Sarah Hodgkins
Boats & Buoys – Alex Leonard
Galley – Lindsay Barron & Christine Steele
 Grounds & Jetties – Andrew Thomas
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

Welfare Officers – Robin Dawson & Olivia Leonard

Fleet Captains
Flying 15 – Ian Preston
GP14 – James Macgregor
Mirror – Naomi Smith
Handicap – Chris Pickles
Tera – Andrew Reekie

Trustees
Jon Denwood
Jak Jones
Graham Kirkpatrick
Vacancy

It’s All Over

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The lack of wind brought the season to a close without any more racing.

Neil held his lead and won the Winter Series with Oscar/Rory 2nd, and James 3rd

Final results

As the season is at an end, please remove your boat from site within the next couple of weeks, otherwise the winter storage fee is payable. For those leaving their boat, please make sure it is well secured, possibly taking down its mast to minimise risk of storm damage.

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