It was Ladies, Crews, Juniors and Over 60s Race this week. Used to be just the Lady Helms’ Race but we ran short of them! Rhonwen would remember that? – She was back on Bass Lake for her first race in a long while crewing for Val. … Read full article “Ladies, Crews, Juniors and Seniors Race”
Championship Weekend Series
There may have been a few showers through the week, but the lake and grounds show little sign of benefitting from them, with the lake at its lowest for many years. There was no rain on Saturday, and the sun broke through the clouds every now and again too.… Read full article “Championship Weekend Series”
Night Jar 13
Another great sailing evening with a constant westerly breeze and yet more warm conditions. Katia / Andy returned with a repaired and now grey painted Mirror following the contretemps a fortnight ago. 18 boats crossed the line for a 0-1-B-A course with the GP of Mike & Eric right on the bubble. … Read full article “Night Jar 13”
Flying 15 & GP14 Open 2018
A sun soaked Saturday, together with force 2-3 SW breeze, gave champagne sailing conditions for two fleets of boats.
The 18 strong fleet of F15s were a bit too eager to start and caused a general recall in their first race.… Read full article “Flying 15 & GP14 Open 2018”
Night Jar 12
Only twelve starters tonight despite the ongoing great weather. With marks out of place the OD chose a long course 0-1-5 with 1 being a gybe mark. The Bates was stationed half way up the long beat near A.
Rory was over at the start and John in the other Solo also returned. … Read full article “Night Jar 12”
Fleet Challenge A
As the Summer sun continues, there was a better than expected WSW breeze for the weekend handicap series which enticed a dozen boats on to the water. Though the racing was scheduled to be a personal pursuit, for ease (and speed) it was raced on personal handicap basis.… Read full article “Fleet Challenge A”
Night Jar 11
Seventeen boats took the start on a superb evening with a constant wind blowing off the Club grounds. And an eventful start it was too! In a rush to start on time – well nearly – the Bates crew had omitted to put out the inner mark and a competitor (who shall be nameless!)… Read full article “Night Jar 11”
Congratulations!
Council’s nomination of Rear Commodore Mark Somerville for the RYA Community Award – Lifetime commitment has been successful.
Mark will hopefully be attending the award service in London later in the year.
Well deserved recognition of his long service to the club!
Car key
A bunch of keys has been found in the gents’ changing room on Sunday evening
Congratulations to Andy and Phil on winning the GP14 Northern Championship at Bolton this weekend
Meanwhile in sunny Bassenthwaite, crews filled their water bottles and donned sunglasses, eye shades and sun screen to compete in three of our long series fleet races.… Read full article “Car key”
Solo Open
Sunday benefitted from wall to wall sunshine with a light, but freshening, wind from the southwest though there were some regular major shifts from the northwest. The shifts did cause some calm patches but the fleet of 11 boats kept moving.… Read full article “Solo Open”