Our PTBO day went superbly. Sunshine to sit outside and admire Skiddaw and Bass lake and a reduction in wind strength to allow visitors to take to the water.
We had around 100 visitors of whom 68 were taken out on the Lake.… Read full article “Push the Boat Out”
Saturday’s programme had been geared around Push The Boat Out and started with Long Series class racing followed by the Calvert Trust Pennant. Conditions were challenging for the Fifteens and marginal for the centreboard boats.
Before Race 1 had started there were three boats over.… Read full article “Saturday Sailing ”
Unlike last week, it was a superb evening for a race. Really warm with an unusual wind from due South. It allowed the OD to set a 9-A-1 course which included a good beat, a near run and a tight reach.… Read full article “Night Jar 3”
Our very own Emma Smith is in Beyond The Boards 2 which is playing at the following locations near you
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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 ”