At the 65th AGM the new council, headed by Commodore Robin Dawson, were elected to serve for the next 12 months comprising

Commodore – Robin Dawson
Vice-Commodore – Naomi Smith
Secretary – Joan Cowan
Treasurer – William Carruthers
Sailing Secretary – Joe Roberts
Rear Commodore –Mark Somerville
Asst Sailing Secretary – Alastair Duncan
Bar – Emma Smith
Boats & Buoys – Phil Davenport
Galley – Claire Kirkpatrick
Grounds & Jetties – Mike Cowan
House – Alan Jones
Membership – Jon Denwood
PRO – Mik Chappell
Training – Alex Leonard
Safety – Mike Hunter
Social – Andrea Preston

Hon Secretary Pauline Nicholson was not able to attend the previous night’s dinner dance so was belatedly awarded the Consistency Trophy for her contribution to the role from which she is retiring after 11 years.… Read full article “65th AGM”

Annual Dinner

27 November, 2016

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Over 70 members and guests enjoyed the 65th Annual prize giving dinner dance at the North Lakes Hotel, Penrith. The DJ had guests dancing on their seats (led by JD – members of the Facebook group will have seen this video), all for chance of winning a bottle of wine.… Read full article “Annual Dinner”

Be prepared

21 November, 2016

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After the recent heavy rain the lake level has started to rise, so keep an eye on it and consider moving your boats up from The foreshore to higher ground.

Please don’t rely on the webcam at present as it is not active following a power cut.… Read full article “Be prepared ”

Waiting for Wind

13 November, 2016

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A lack of wind put proceedings on hold until after 12 at which time the wind was filling in on the eastern side of the bay. With sufficient interest in racing, the rescue crews started to launch the boats, but the wind faded more rapidly than it appeared, so the boats were retrieved, and racing abandoned for the day.… Read full article “Waiting for Wind”

Prize Winners 2016

7 November, 2016

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As another busy season draws to a close, there is an impressive list of prizes to be awarded at the forthcoming prize giving being held at the North Lakes Hotel, Penrith on Saturday 26 November.

For those that have not yet booked their place please do so by the end of next week (19 November) to be assured of a place using our webcollect link

Check below to see if you won a prize.… Read full article “Prize Winners 2016”

Winter Draws On

6 November, 2016

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With a bitter NE wind, perhaps the heading should have been Winter drawers on! However, the forecast gusty wind did not materialise and there was a gentle force 1-2. There were only four takers for the first race. Bob Gate was keen to get back on the water after several weeks off, but didn’t get off to a good start when he was stuck in the reeds.… Read full article “Winter Draws On”

Build a Bonfire

1 November, 2016

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There was a successful evening of celebrations for bonfire night celebrations on Saturday. Thanks to all those that contributed to, and helped build, it.

After the bonfire was lit there was a firework display from the end of the jetty

End of Summertime

30 October, 2016

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Despite the end of British Summertime, the weather was still a bit milder than last week! As elsewhere in the country, there was a general lack of wind, although there was a channel of breeze running down the middle of the lake.… Read full article “End of Summertime ”

Flying 15 Team Racing

22 October, 2016

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With little wind during the morning, it seemed promising for some good sailing conditions for the 17 strong fleet of Flying 15s when the wind filled in from the south, despite the forecast being from the north east.

With mark 7 nowhere to be seen, should the OD send the fleet to mark 10 or 8?… Read full article “Flying 15 Team Racing”

Annual Dinner Dance

19 October, 2016

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As heralded by Andrea, it’s time to book your tickets for the The Annual Prizegiving Dinner Dance at The North Lakes Hotel on Saturday 26 November using this link.

For those that have pre-booked accommodation with us, we will add the accommodation to your order after you have ordered (so that we know how you are proposing to pay)

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