Many congratulations to Ethan Dawson who was sailing at Carsington over the weekend and successfully qualified to be part of the Topper 4.2 National squad.
Winter Series
The final series of the season got underway after a glorious morning when the lake was mirror-like, again! There was enough to sail in but looking at the finish times, it must have dropped off again during the race.
The series results are calculated on both a personal and fleet handicap basis, and, at present, Tom Gosden is leading both sets of results!… Read full article “Winter Series”
Slow Sunday
An extra hour in bed did nothing in terms of allowing the wind to fill in – it was mirror-like!
The forecast was not for strong winds, so it may have been some time before we got a decision on when racing could start.… Read full article “Slow Sunday”
The Tale of Sale
Again the effects of Sale Fell were well and truly felt across all fleets as the SSW wind swung round it resulting in two opposing winds with a nasty calm bit in the middle (just where the windward mark was!). The fresh breeze that was forecast, came through in bursts, but never settled resulting in frustrating racing conditions, and numerous capsizes when some boats were caught out by the gusts (Lucky them!).… Read full article “The Tale of Sale”
Youth Squad
Robin Crawley, Harry Binns and Christina Tully represented Bass SC at the Onboard Regatta last Sunday at Low Wood Windermere. There was no wind (a bit like Bass) but all had loads of fun!
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Winding Up
Another day racing concludes another series with Toggle and Mike each securing another trophy. Just one weekend left before this season’s prize list can be finalised.
Ouch!
A couple of pics have surfaced from the weekend Kayla may not have got her leg over quick enough but was it necessary
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The result of a low speed |
October Series
Two for the price of one. With the first races in the October series being blown off, Saturday’s racing will be the only races that count in the series which is calculated on both a personal and a fleet handicap basis.… Read full article “October Series”
Peter Davis
It is with sadness we advise that long standing member Peter Davis passed away at the weekend following a long illness. His funeral is to be held at St Mary’s RC Church, Cleator Moor at 10am on Monday 18 October.
He enjoyed many weekends sailing with his family at Bassenthwaite, and the many friends he made.… Read full article “Peter Davis”
Hat Overboard!
After a cool day on the water yesterday when Kayla got unusually cold, she opted to wear a hat today. However, Hat Overboard was the call as her hat blew off and she couldn’t catch it, but Mike cooly went about to pick it up.… Read full article “Hat Overboard!”