After a couple of weeks with a lack of wind, the forecast for this weekend threatened to be the opposite with the potential for strong gusts to put many off even venturing out. Fortunately the general wind, and gusts, were toned down to provide some excellent, though challenging, sailing conditions.… Read full article “Return of the Wind”
Night Jar B2
Well, Thursday’s Night Jar wasn’t one of Bass’ finest evenings to be sure! But it worked out ok in the end. Despite no regular Safety Cover, the OD was able to use a line from the race office on a reaching start with a course 3-5-0.… Read full article “Night Jar B2”
RS Vareo Nationals
I would just like to add again my sincere thanks on behalf of all the competitors & the RS Association for a great event over the Bank Holiday for our Nationals. I thought your club facilities were excellent, the food was fantastic & your race team good humoured & helpful in difficult circumstances.… Read full article “RS Vareo Nationals”
More Vareo Nationals photos
Vareo Nationals 2013 (c) Alastair Duncan
What happens when there’s no wind?
You can wait…
Or you can eat!
RS Vareo National Championships
This weekend the RS Vareo Nationals are being held at Bassenthwaite, the home club of the defending champion, our own Vice-Commodore Mark Somerville.
The wind forecast is light, unfortunately, so will the lightweights have an advantage. Of course, there is the Bass micro-climate factor, so anything could happen!… Read full article “RS Vareo National Championships”
Bass Tri
Just a quick note to say thank for allowing myself and my fellow competitors to use the facilities at your sailing club. The weather showed its true colours perhaps more suited to sailing than swimming, cycling and running, but the respite provide by the clubhouse was very much appreciated.… Read full article “Bass Tri”
Some NSSA thank you notes…
A very big thank you for a superb regatta, which was definitely down to your meticulous organisation…..
…. The team of volunteers at Bassenthwaite Sailing Club worked extremely hard to keep the sailing going, the site clean and the cups of tea and coffee supplied (despite the large numbers of adults) – I am sure that the SC members are now enjoying the peace and quiet.… Read full article “Some NSSA thank you notes…”
Alone again..
After the NSSA, and Bass Week, and the Triathlon we were able to celebrate having the club to ourselves again (well for one day, as we have the RS Vareo Nationals over the bank holiday weekend).
With heavy overnight rain, gusting winds, and a lot of apathy at the sight of the tops of the breaking waves, the prospect of getting anybody to take to the water seemed low despite AJ merrily rigging his newly acquired GP.… Read full article “Alone again..”
Triathlon
AJ always puts on a smile as he practices his dance routine. Is that what he should be doing while marshalling traffic?