As the Summer sun continues, there was a better than expected WSW breeze for the weekend handicap series which enticed a dozen boats on to the water. Though the racing was scheduled to be a personal pursuit, for ease (and speed) it was raced on personal handicap basis.… Read full article “Fleet Challenge A”
Night Jar 11
Seventeen boats took the start on a superb evening with a constant wind blowing off the Club grounds. And an eventful start it was too! In a rush to start on time – well nearly – the Bates crew had omitted to put out the inner mark and a competitor (who shall be nameless!)… Read full article “Night Jar 11”
Congratulations!
Council’s nomination of Rear Commodore Mark Somerville for the RYA Community Award – Lifetime commitment has been successful.
Mark will hopefully be attending the award service in London later in the year.
Well deserved recognition of his long service to the club!
Car key
A bunch of keys has been found in the gents’ changing room on Sunday evening
Congratulations to Andy and Phil on winning the GP14 Northern Championship at Bolton this weekend
Meanwhile in sunny Bassenthwaite, crews filled their water bottles and donned sunglasses, eye shades and sun screen to compete in three of our long series fleet races.… Read full article “Car key”
Solo Open
Sunday benefitted from wall to wall sunshine with a light, but freshening, wind from the southwest though there were some regular major shifts from the northwest. The shifts did cause some calm patches but the fleet of 11 boats kept moving.… Read full article “Solo Open”
Laser Open
There was a better wind than forecast to greet the fleet of 26 boats in today’s Laser open, and with the sun breaking through the clouds from time to time it was a pleasant day.
For a change the general wind direction was fairly steady, though there were some shifts on the water for sailors to contend with.… Read full article “Laser Open”
Weekend Series
The lake was surprisingly calmer than forecast on Saturday, though started off a little drizzly, so there were a few takers for the start of the weekend series.
The wind and gusts did pick up a little over the course of the afternoon to give some good planing conditions.… Read full article “Weekend Series”
Ullock Mug/Grisedale Cup/McMillan Cup/Round Table Tankard/Weekend D 2018
Topper, NWJTT and Mirror Open
Three fleets totalling 42 boats took to the water for an afternoon of sun and shifting winds. With light winds forecast from the east, there was a bit of hope that a sea breeze from the south west was starting to bed in.… Read full article “Topper, NWJTT and Mirror Open”
Just the Job
In contrast to last weekend’s sunny windy weather, Saturday was overcast with a lack of wind. There had been a good turnout for the morning training session, but fewer numbers for the afternoon race. Those that were there were keen to sail so, despite the lightest of airs, probably one of the smallest courses (A-9-0) was set just in case the course needed shortened, but it suited the conditions and those racing.… Read full article “Just the Job”