The forecast for Sunday is dreadful. Will the Bass micro-climate win over?
Let us know if you intend to come down so we can manage racing/rescue cover as necessary.
Easter 2024
The first camping weekend of the season benefitted from drier and sunnier weather than expected in the recent longer term forecast. The wind generally came in from the south, though it occasionally veered to the SW as it swung around Sale fell, creating a shadow on the course area, and easing the wind.
There were 32 boats on the water, and it was some consistent sailing by Dave/Lynn in their GP that won them the Celebrity Glass trophy with 3 points, ahead of Matt/Oliver in a RS200, and Rob in his Phantom.
Grace hosted a quiz on Saturday evening in aid of her World Challenge trip
Despite a mirror like lake at 9am on Sunday, the wind quickly filled in from the SE again to create some exciting racing conditions. The rain stayed away, and there was plenty of sunshine, but the temperature remained cold.
There were many powerful reaches which resulted in various boats practicing their capsizing skills, emphasising the need for good drysuits! As ever, the wind veered to the ESE, and eased for a while giving some relief to the sailors, but overall the conditions were testing for those just starting their racing season.
Monday’s forecast wasn’t very palitable, with predicted winds of force 4 gusting 6, no sun, and the risk of rain, so many campers opted to pack up and return home early. However, the wind didn’t generally rise above force 3, and the weather fortunately stayed dry, though, with no sun, it was bitterly cold!
In the F15s, there was some close racing between new members Dave/Jackie Gebhard and Pete Kassell, with Dave winning both races and the Easterly Trophy overall.
Dave Lawson in a Laser had more consistent racing to win the handicap Easter Trophy with Steve/Ruth in their Enterprise 2nd, and Rob Cook in a Phantom 3rd. Due to the weather conditions, Pix/Matt joined forces in a B14, but a capsize scuppered their chances, so they went for a play.
Phil/Oliver Smith had three straight wins in their Mirror, winning the MT Image Trophy, with Alex/Phoebe Leonard 2nd, and Andy/Isabelle Tunicliffe 3rd
Starter’s Orders
The sailing season officially started with a two race series for the Starter’s Prize. The sun was shining, the wind had eased, and the temperature had increased several degrees from Saturday’s bone chilling weather.
Neil/Archie were a little too eager for the start and were recalled, but it had little detriment to their overall position. The wind varied in strength between F2-F1, as well as direction throughout the races, but overall the conditions were suitable for easing the 14 boats back into the racing season.
Phil/Lucy won the first race in their Mirror, with John/Jack in a GP 2nd, and Naomi in a Mirror 3rd.
The wind eased on the 2nd lap of the 2nd race, dropping the Mirrors down to 5th and 7th respectively. Neil/Archie took the honours, with Rory in a Solo 2nd, and Ellie in an Aero 3rd.
Phil/Lucy won overall, a point ahead of Rory and Ellie whose positions were determined on tie break as 2nd and 3rd respectively.
Sad News
We have learned that Toni Nuttall sadly passed away on Wednesday,� March 13th�after a short battle with cancer.
The Nuttalls were fixtures at the club during the 80s and 90s with Toni being the very patient wife (and sometimes crew) to Peter as Commodore!
Sons Chris and Andrew were both with Toni at the time of her passing.� The funeral will be held�later this month in the Cotswolds.
Countdown is on!
NSSA National Youth Regatta 2024
21st � 27th July 2024 (racing 22nd � 26th July)
Bassenthwaite Sailing Club are delighted to welcome the NSSA National Youth Regatta back to the lake district.
Planning is well underway for the event and entries have now opened. Please enter via the club website and Webcollect. https://webcollect.org.uk/bass-sc/event/nssa-regatta-2024
Entries will be collated by team managers. Please contact the NSSA for your local team manager.
Team managers will find a spreadsheet document within Webcollect to download, distribute and populate.
Camping, food and sailing will all be available from the sailing club site which will hopefully make it easy for teams to access the event and enjoy the clubs well renowned hospitality throughout the regatta.
Entry fees:
Sailing � Double Handed entry (per boat) �250. Single handed entry �160.
Camping – �65 per person.
Food – �120 for meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) Sunday evening � Friday evening.
�4.50 breakfast Saturday 27th July.
�33 lunch only.
The Notice of Race has now been published and is available via our dedicated website page Bassenthwaite-sc.org.uk/nssa24
Any questions or queries, please do get in touch and we�ll endeavour to assist.
[email protected]
Look forward to seeing you all in July.
Bass NSSA Team
Winter walk
With Saturday�s spring like weather seemingly a flash in the plan, the foggy start on Sunday didn�t put off a couple of dozen members and their dogs from walking around Sale Fell and back to the club for pie and peas!