Sadly, and unexpectedly, longstanding member Don Ellam died yesterday morning at home despite amazing efforts by ambulance crews.
Don and his family will be remembered by older members for his involvement in the club.
Our thoughts are with his children at this sad time.… Read full article “Sad News”
We are delighted to be a finalist in club of the year awards for 2023. If you’ve enjoyed your visits to Bassenthwaite Sailing Club, we would be equally delighted if you, and your family, would vote for us by clicking above.… Read full article “Club of the Year 2023”
The weather was kind enough for the final day’s racing of the season.
Seven boats took to the water. There were mixed results over the two races but, overall, Alex in a Laser had a 2nd and a 3rd to create a three way tie on points with Phil/Oscar and Neil.… Read full article “That’s it for another season”
Following high winds and rain overnight, and a significant drop in temperature since last week, there was little sign of wind as sailors arrived, but they were keen to race. As rain came pouring n before the start, the breeze filled in as well.… Read full article “More like winter”
Despite the forecast of strong gusts, and plenty of white horses to be seen in the SE wind, four helms turned up keen to have a race.
A shore based start was all that was required to get racing underway, and release the OD for some additional rescue cover!… Read full article “Winter series”
Further to recent rain, the Environment Agency are expecting Derwentwater to peak at midnight tonight which normally means Bass will peak midnight tomorrow (Wednesday). We can therefore expect Bass to rise quite a bit more tomorrow. There are 7 dinghies on the berths by the bottom path below the clubhouse.… Read full article “Flood risk”
Wet and windy conditions greeted the couple of sailors that were hopeful of racing. After a cup of coffee and a chat there was a consensus that they would not be sailing.
Perhaps next week?…
The mild, blustery, conditions were too offputting for the hardy few that turned up to sail, so racing was abandoned for the final Saturday this season.
Overall Paul Gannon won on both personal and fleet handicap basis.
Autumn Saturday series final results
Though similar conditions were forecast for Sunday, the webcam lulled a few potential sailors into a false sense of security.… Read full article “Blown Away”
It is with sadness that we have learned of the death of Beth Dawson, mother of past commodore Robin.
Beth passed away yesterday at home with Robin by her side. She went peacefully and without pain.
She wasn’t able to come down this year due to illness but some of the old guard will remember her coming to the Club with her late husband John who was an active member for many years, both on and off the water.… Read full article “Sad News”
Wind, rain and sunshine are just a selection of the weather conditions on Saturday.
Although the forecast was for gusty conditions, three Laser sailors turned up and were tempted by the conditions to venture out, all using the radial sails! The OD used a shore line start, and with the conditions being gustier than appreciated, had a grandstand view of the various capsizes that all helms suffered.… Read full article “Stormy Saturday”