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?”
Credit where credit’s due
Following last weekend’s NWJTT we were pleased to receive the following note of thanks.
Many thanks for putting on a great event on Saturday with such perfect weather conditions. Please pass on my thanks to everyone who was involved in making the day a real success.… Read full article “Credit where credit’s due”
Sunday Sunshine
Despite a wet and windy forecast, as well as a drizzly morning, Sunday turned out to be a great sailing day. A short postponement was all that was needed for the drizzle to disappear, the strength of the gusts to subside, and a few gaps in the clouds to appear.… Read full article “Sunday Sunshine”
North West Junior Travellers Trophy
Bassenthwaite Sailing Club are hosting a round of the RYA North West Junior Travellers Trophy today.
An overcast morning brightened, and the wind strengthened, as the day went on. There were plenty of shifts to challenge the competitors, some capsizes, and much good sailing for many.… Read full article “North West Junior Travellers Trophy”
North West Junior Travellers Trophy
Night Jar 9 – Overcast and Slightly Damp.
Thursday evening was muggy with “spits and spots of rain” as the TV forecasters are fond of saying. So there were only eleven starters after Val decided that looking after food (yet again!) was preferable to joining the fleet.
The light wind was South West so, with a start near B, the beat was to 0 with A being the wing mark.… Read full article “Night Jar 9 – Overcast and Slightly Damp.”
Yacht Delivery – Inverness to Whitehaven – Sunday 12th July – Friday 17th July 2015
Ocean Youth Trust are now able to offer the last few remaining places on this adult voyage at an amazing reduced cost of £100.
This would count as a RYA Yachtmaster Offshore qualifying passage from Inverness to Whitehaven, through the Caledonian Canal and down the Scottish and English West Coast.… Read full article “Yacht Delivery – Inverness to Whitehaven – Sunday 12th July – Friday 17th July 2015”