Last Thursday evening was a busy one on Bass. Apart from Neil’s group of trainees, twenty boats appeared for the eleventh round of the Night Jar.It was an overcast but dry evening with a fairly constant Force 2 westerly wind which again meant that the beat would be into zero.… Read full article “Night Jar 11 – overcast but dry and 20 boats on the water”
Bass Sailors at the Lord Birkett Trophy on Ullswater
Bassenthwaite was well represented at the prestigious Lord Birkett Trophy held this weekend on Ullswater. We had 8 boats entered as part of the record 230 boat fleet which included multiple world champions, Olympians and a number of past winners including our own Commodore Mark.… Read full article “Bass Sailors at the Lord Birkett Trophy on Ullswater”
Rain, rain go away
After a damp, stormy start to the day, the sun broke through and made for an inviting afternoon on the water. However, with various people away at The Lord Birkett event on Ullswater, and an earlier forecast for a wet weekend, and some stronger than expected gusts passing through.… Read full article “Rain, rain go away”
Are you a winner?
If you were skilful enough to win any trophies last Bass Week please ensure you clean, polish, and return them to us for award at this year’s regatta.
Nearly famous
Good article about our links with Swallows and Amazons by Times and Star
Night Jar 10 – What happened to the Course Board?
It started with drizzle and, when it got heavier, many decided on wet weather gear. But, out on the Lake it was dry and sunny! The line was set at A and the 6 minute flag was raised. But what about the course board?… Read full article “Night Jar 10 – What happened to the Course Board?”