This Sunday 14 May we are supporting the RYA Push the Boat Out campaign to get more people on the water in any form.
Tell your friends and colleagues about it, and invite them down to see what we are about and even have a sail. … Read full article “RYA Push the Boat Out ”
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Bassenthwaite SC is pleased to be hosting this year’s GP14 Inland Championship. With a mixture of winds forecast, there is certain to be some great competition.
First race scheduled for 12 Noon resulted in a general recall so they’ve burned their boats and it’ll be the I flag (or worse) moving forward!… Read full article “GP14 Inland Championship 2017”
Why no results or report on Night Jar 2? Well, it didn’t happen! There were white caps all around Dubwath Bay and, at times, you could barely stand up outside the clubhouse. So there was no dissent when Joan hoisted Flag N (with Jack holding her upright!).… Read full article “Night Jar 2”
The strong morning winds abated before racing started, and with a southerly blowing, several sailors wondered whether they’d be sent around the lake! Fortunately the sailing remained in the main bay as the wind strength varied considerably, and it seemed as if it may not come back at one stage, but it did.… Read full article “May Bank Holiday 2017”
This season’s Night Jar is now underway. It looks as though racing finished just in time to enjoy this rainbow without the rain!
We had everything for the first Thursday evening. A flight of four engine aircraft at minimum height, a spectacular rainbow, a chilly NW wind and, eventually, some rain.… Read full article “Night Jar”
A diary date for all volunteers able to help maintain the grounds on Wednesday evenings from 6.30 pm, weather permitting, starting this Wednesday 26 April.
No requirement to attend every week, but all help is appreciated as many hands make light work.… Read full article “Grounds Maintenance ”
May 6th / 7th
Adult Level 1 Start Sailing Course
Youth Stage 1/2 Start Sailing Course
Email to sign up
May 14th
Push the Boat Out – regional open day promoting sailing and Bass SC. Promotional materials in the club house or email me for a PDF poster.… Read full article “May Social Saturdays”
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Sunshine and a light northerly breeze greeted a fleet of 23 boats for this year’s Great North Asymmetric Challenge.
The wind proved to be a challenge when it came to setting the course as it kept alternating between the North and the West – the key was getting the timing right!… Read full article “Great North Asymmetric Challenge”
Vice-Commodore Naomi Smith and her team look forward to welcoming you to this year’s regatta for which planning is well underway. Your chance to enter is here with best early bird discounts available until 11 June. Unless paying by direct debit or PayPal, please ensure payment is made within seven days of placing order otherwise it will be voided.… Read full article “The ONE Bassenthwaite Lake Sailing Week Entries are Live!”
After some varied weather conditions through the morning, the skies cleared for racing, but some of the shadows on the lake made the white horses visible, and that was looking down the wind! Consequently there was just two F15s and four single handers prepared to race.… Read full article “Easter Weekend”