I am a parent from Queen Mary SC and I am writing up a small report on our team’s experiences at the NSSA at Bassenthwaite last week.
They all had a fantastic week – the place is beautiful and the Bass members worked so hard to make it a great event.
Alison Benz
Hi to you all at beautiful Bassenthwaite Sailing Club,
I just wanted to say that we all thoroughly enjoyed the NSSA regatta that you hosted for us all last week. All the youngsters from Leicestershire had a brilliant event and no doubt improved their sailing ability to boot.
Please pass on my thanks to all your club members that made the event possible.
Philippa Alcock
On the 25th Anniversary edition of Countryfile the following picture was spotted. Can you see what has changed?
Don’t forget that discount for early entry comes to and end
this weekend and the online entries will close. If you want to take
advantage you had better be quick!
An early clear out of the club grounds by visitors, a transfer of some boats from the back field, and, suddenly, normality seemed to return to the club.
Despite a lack of wind in the morning, Kayla was assured that the sea breeze would make Mike’s trip back up to the club worthwhile.
Sure enough, a light sw breeze came in for the afternoon racing. In the first race, Pam led the way in her Mirror while the other fleets followed. It was only on the final beat where she was passed by Steve/Ruth and Mike/Kayla.
In the following race, Steve/Ruth led, beating Neil by almost 3mins. Banter sailed well to finish 3rd, as did Pam who came in 5th in a fleet of nine boats.
Sunday’s racing was held in slightly stronger winds, but Steve whinged that the course was an asymmetric benefit as he finished a couple of mins behind Scumper on handicap. Stacey in her Europe finished a creditable 3rd ahead of Neil in his Laser. Steve leads the series.
Mike/Kayla lead their F15 series after beating Ian/Lezli-Ann in both races.
The GP results were more mixed with wins for Val/Ken and Dave/Lynn, while Alastair/Claire had a good race finishing 2nd as Alan/Sue slipped back to 4th – perhaps the tables are turning?!
Sunday afternoon’s race was a pennant in aid of the Jubilee Sailing Trust. As ever, the course took the fleet around the lake. Despite the good wind, Sale Fell caused some issues in the narrows at Scarness, and again as the boats sailed under the hill at 14. Despite Steve/Ruth pulling out a big lead, Dave/Lynn took advantage of the changeable conditions to nibble away at it and finish just a minute behind on handicap. Scumper was 3rd and Mike/Kayla 4th
To all the Bass members, thank you for all your help and support during the NSSA National Youth Regatta. Everyone has worked extremely hard to make a successful event.
Jose
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Perhaps the weather today was a taster of what is in store for the Youth Regatta which starts on Monday (have you heard about it?).
The South Easterly wind held out throughout the day despite the threat of a sea breeze. A dozen boats ventured out.
In the F15 fleet Mike/Kayla played cat and mouse with Tim/Martin which commenced before the start. Being a bit too sure of his position Mike failed cover Tim who broke through on one beat. What’s more he failed to cover on the next and Tim broke through again winning the race!
An early start allowed an early finish and the site to be cleared of boats in preparation for the onslaught of visiting boats (though there were a few early arrivals)
The first BBQ of the week went down well (or should we wait to see who survives till the morning?!)
AJ assures us that this is the ‘crinkles’ teaching Tog how to tickle salmon so that Herb can have his smoked salmon sandwiches during the NSSA regatta next week!