Online entries for The ONE Bassenthwaite Lake Sailing Week can be made at bassweek.org.uk/book-and-enter-bass-week/
To obtain substantial discounts entries must be made no later than 15th June.
Celebrity Glass Pursuit
High winds caused racing to be cancelled on Saturday.
Rather than have a two race series on Sunday it has been decided to sail the Celebrity Glass Pursuit as a one off race in the morning and then resail last Sunday’s cancelled pennant race in the afternoon
Though there wasn’t much happening at the club on Saturday, however it was slightly different in the Davenport household where our latest addition to the membership was brought into the world by Phil’s helm’s wife Becky!… Read full article “Celebrity Glass Pursuit”
Night Jar 6 , Summer eventually arrived and the Wind disappeared.
Not much to say about this one except At least we got a race in! With 21 boats on the water on a pleasant sunny evening it seemed a shame to abandon.
When the Bates went out there was a glimmer of hope.… Read full article “Night Jar 6 , Summer eventually arrived and the Wind disappeared.”
Weekend Racing
After a changeable week weatherwise for the Whit half term there was a great turnout, especially in the slow handicap fleet. Various Flying 15s were competing in the Northern championship being held at Windermere so Chris/Julie sailed in the handicap fleet.… Read full article “Weekend Racing”
Night Jar 5 – still chilly for late May!!
The fifth round of the Night Jar took place in a medium strength westerly wind. The forecast squalls went to the North and the South of Dubwath Bay but it was again chilly for late May.
The course was 0-B-A-3-4 so there were a few gybe marks to contend with.… Read full article “Night Jar 5 – still chilly for late May!!”
Push the Boat Out Memories
With thanks to Victoria Murray, here’s some photo memories of the recent open weekend encouraging everyone to Push the Boat Out!
Topper NW Areas and Laser Open
Online entries for Topper NW Areas on 13/14 June and Laser Open on 13 June can be made at http://www.bassenthwaite-sc.org.uk/pre-entry/
To obtain £5 discount on either event, entries must be made no later than 6th June.
Late May Bank Holiday
Sailors were greeted with more cloud and slightly less wind than Sunday for the conclusion of the weekend series. The race officer set an excellent course for the first race which included 3 beats, numerous spinnaker legs utilising most of the Northern end of the lake.… Read full article “Late May Bank Holiday”
Great Winds – Shame About the Clouds
Sundays sailors were greeted with a Westerly Wind, force 3-4, but it was also Cloudy and Cold in contrast to Saturday. A number were feeling under the weather, apparently bedtime was 0430hrs, including the rostered OD who had swapped his duties so he could sail then slept in!… Read full article “Great Winds – Shame About the Clouds”
Final Races in Morgan, Barf, Spring Cup & Red Sails Trophies
Saturday saw the above long series come to an end. Mike & Kayla had a 1st and a 2nd which made them clear winners of the Flying Fifteen Morgan Trophy. Dave & Lynn won all the races in the Spring Cup for GP14s.… Read full article “Final Races in Morgan, Barf, Spring Cup & Red Sails Trophies”