A cold day due to the northerly breeze but the various spells of sunshine made everyone feel so much more comfortable. Across the lake there were various snow showers from time to time. Mike came prepared for the cold weather though, he was in his wolly jumper, despite wearing it inside out and back to front!… Read full article “April Snow Showers?!”
A Bad Day Sailing…
…is better than a good day in the office. That could be Shunty’s mantra for the day. The Bates just happened to be in the way when he tacked, left go of his tiller, and had the first bump with the refurbished Bates.… Read full article “A Bad Day Sailing…”
Soggy Saturday
The forecast force 4/5 was not to be on Saturday which offered a light southerly for the small fleet of boats. Perhaps the drizzly conditions had dampened enthusiasm?
Shortly after the first start the breeze eased to nigh on drifting conditions with boats relying on the intermittent zephyrs that passed over the course from a variety of directions!… Read full article “Soggy Saturday”
Training Course 6 April
ROOF RACKS, TRAILERS, LIGHTING, SUSPENSION UNITS, BEARINGS , WHEELS AND TYRES
WEDNESDAY 6 APRIL – 6.30pm till 8.30pm
This very short course will teach you:-
1) How to change a tyre on a car or trailer
2) Whether to transport your boat on a roof rack, or a trailer, and how.… Read full article “Training Course 6 April”
Easter
With the sunny Good Friday blown away overnight, it became a bit of a no news day as the wind and rain put all potential contenders off (perhaps the Bass Ski team chose a better option this year by heading to France) so racing was abandoned for the day.… Read full article “Easter ”
Are you ready?
Following this weekend’s working party the clubhouse and grounds are looking good and ready to welcome in the new season which starts on Easter Saturday.
A big thank you goes out to all those that have made it happen.
Boys and their toys…
The Bates
Entrance Gate
Repair of the entrance gate is now complete. Fobs that you may possess will need to be paired with the gate before they will work, so in the meantime please use the four digit code (same as last year) on the keypad to gain access.… Read full article “Entrance Gate”
Handbooks
The new season is but a stone’s throw away – it starts on Easter Saturday!
Pop down and meet up with friends and rivals, and even consider having a sail!
Handbooks will be available for collection at the bar for the next few weekends.… Read full article “Handbooks”