Really Cold Blast During the Past
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Can you remember what winters used to be like? Well, here’s one of Graham and Judith’s photos to remind us what effect it had on the lake. The framework of the old jetty is in the background, but no sign of the boathouse (not even a twinkle in Jak Jones eye at that stage!) |
Turn Up The Heat!
There was a good turn out for Sunday’s walk, which avoided the icy hillside of Sale Fell and went to Wythop Mill, Embleton and back to the Club.
Meanwhile you’ll note that the heating has been turned on to melt the ice which has formed in the recent past.… Read full article “Turn Up The Heat!”
Getting Some Practice In
Rich Critchley sent a photo of some keen swimmers at Pilkington Sailing Club in January. The second photo is of the 1993 winning Americas Cup boat Stars and Stripes with a well known club member at the helm (also in January).… Read full article “Getting Some Practice In”
Youth Squad
Happy New Year!
 As seen here the webcam caught the New Year revellers’ firework display!A new year and the lake is as glorious as ever, although there might be some small icebergs to contend with if you are in the mood for a sail. |
Christmas Comes But Once a Year…
…and when it does Santa gets an invite to the Bass children’s party. A fresh layer of snow meant he could again land on Skiddaw and get a lift across the lake in a dory using Rudolph’s nose to show the way
He was greeted by the new social secretary Lucy and then came in to sing a few Christmas songs and gave out some early Christmas presents
This year there were some small Santas too!… Read full article “Christmas Comes But Once a Year…”
Top Dog
Aren’t we privileged?!
Don’t you feel privileged to enjoy such wonderful scenery as this?
The two pictures show it’s not just a fluke!
What a way to go!
The forecast for the day implied that sailing might have been over for the season before any happy sailors turned up, but surprisingly the conditions were quite enticing – sunshine and a decent WNW breeze.
Seven boats made it to the start line for the final race of the season which turned out to have a good mix of reaches to blow the cobwebs away.… Read full article “What a way to go!”