That’s it for another season
The final race of the season. But it nearly didn’t take place! The electrics failed on the boat house door and it took Joe, Dave Nic and the Rescue Lads an hour to get a safety boat out using the complex manual override.
Again it was a race office start in light conditions and, again, it was Neil who got through into the lead in his Laser with Tony nearly a minute behind. But the Solo has the better boat handicap and Tony took the win. This created the fascinating position of Tony and Mike in his Streaker having three wins and a second each. Tony took the Series on countback.
The PH result also created a fabulous finish with Paul in his Laser taking the win by just two seconds on corrected time from John’s Radial and Tony only managing third. So it was Paul who won the PH Series from Tony by a single point.
Roll on next season!
65th AGM
At the 65th AGM the new council, headed by Commodore Robin Dawson, were elected to serve for the next 12 months comprising
Commodore – Robin Dawson
Vice-Commodore – Naomi Smith
Secretary – Joan Cowan
Treasurer – William Carruthers
Sailing Secretary – Joe Roberts
Rear Commodore –Mark Somerville
Asst Sailing Secretary – Alastair Duncan
Bar – Emma Smith
Boats & Buoys – Phil Davenport
Galley – Claire Kirkpatrick
Grounds & Jetties – Mike Cowan
House – Alan Jones
Membership – Jon Denwood
PRO – Mik Chappell
Training – Alex Leonard
Safety – Mike Hunter
Social – Andrea Preston
Hon Secretary Pauline Nicholson was not able to attend the previous night’s dinner dance so was belatedly awarded the Consistency Trophy for her contribution to the role from which she is retiring after 11 years. Mark and Kirstie presented her with a bouquet of flowers as well
Annual Dinner
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Over 70 members and guests enjoyed the 65th Annual prize giving dinner dance at the North Lakes Hotel, Penrith. The DJ had guests dancing on their seats (led by JD – members of the Facebook group will have seen this video), all for chance of winning a bottle of wine. Following a speech by the Commodore reviewing the year, and awarding certificates acknowledging various achievements, the array of prizes won throughout the season were presented by Kirstie Somerville.
Robbie D thanked the outgoing Commodore and presented a set of flute glasses to Mark and Kirstie for all their efforts over the last four years.
The evening was topped off with dancing until the early hours.
The 65th AGM is being held this afternoon following the final race of the year.
Be prepared
After the recent heavy rain the lake level has started to rise, so keep an eye on it and consider moving your boats up from The foreshore to higher ground.
Please don’t rely on the webcam at present as it is not active following a power cut. The water level indicator is a useful tool.
As for the weekend, Saturday was a busy day – No, you didn’t miss any special sailing! It was all systems go to get our boats to winter storage. There were ten cars in the convoy reflecting the level of support that Phil had got out. And most boats, including the Bates, are safely stored away.
So Sunday’s light wind races had to start from the race office but, with only five boats on the water this was (well, should have been) no hardship. Neil won the first race getting a late lift to move him to first on the water ahead of Tony.
After a fairly long break for all to thaw out there came the second start. John was concerned about a loose boom fitting on his attractive new Laser and he and Paul were in close company – as were all the fleet. Tony took the win from Mike/ Eric and then proceeded to park in front of the race office just as Paul was finishing. Much to the OD’s relief he realised what he had done and rapidly dropped sail!
Waiting for Wind
A lack of wind put proceedings on hold until after 12 at which time the wind was filling in on the eastern side of the bay. With sufficient interest in racing, the rescue crews started to launch the boats, but the wind faded more rapidly than it appeared, so the boats were retrieved, and racing abandoned for the day.
With only three scheduled races remaining, the end of the season is approaching all too quickly.
All members should be in receipt of the notice of AGM which is being held a fortnight today on 27 November. Unfortunately the treasurer is unable to attend, but if you have any questions that you propose to raise at the AGM regarding the audited accounts please email us so that a response can be prepared.
Prize Winners 2016
As another busy season draws to a close, there is an impressive list of prizes to be awarded at the forthcoming prize giving being held at the North Lakes Hotel, Penrith on Saturday 26 November.
For those that have not yet booked their place please do so by the end of next week (19 November) to be assured of a place using our webcollect link
Check below to see if you won a prize. If you didn’t manage it this year, come along and celebrate others’ successes.
| Brackenrigg Cup | Mike Moore | Michaela Sheard |
| Anderson Trophy | Ian Campbell | Lezli-Ann Pearson |
| Wheel Trophy | Tim Chittenden | Ian Macpherson |
| Maurice Dalton Memorial Trophy | Neil Currie | Rory Yardley |
| Lawson Trophy | Tim Chittenden | Ian Macpherson |
| Osprey Trophy | Robin Dawson | Phil Davenport |
| T.S.B Trophy | Mark Somerville | Joe Roberts |
| Eagle Trophy | Mike Cowan | |
| Kirk Decanter | Joe Roberts | |
| Arthur Carr Trophy | Joe Roberts | |
| 1972 Trophy | Ethan Dawson | |
| Elwyn Banner Mendus Cup | Dave Lawson | Lynn Lawson |
| Philp Prize | Alan Jones | Sue Watson |
| Twiname Prize | Joan Hardie | Jack Hardie |
| Hatrick Prize | Mike Fairlamb | Eric Smith |
| Excalibur Trophy | Jim Christie | Poppy |
| Mirror Trophy | Mik Chappell | |
| The Kirkpatrick Trophy | David Rodger | |
| Iberia Cup | Amber Dawson | |
| Bassenthwaite Bell | Amber Dawson | |
| Flying Free Trophy | Mike Moore | Michaela Sheard |
| Transom Trophy | Mike Moore | Michaela Sheard |
| Morgan Trophy | Mike Moore | Michaela Sheard |
| Blencathra Trophy | Mike Moore | Michaela Sheard |
| Flying Enterprise Trophy | Mike Moore | Michaela Sheard |
| Scarness Cup | Ian Campbell | Lezli-Ann Pearson |
| Dawson Trophy | Ian Campbell | Lezli-Ann Pearson |
| Denton Trophy (Night Jar) | John Riley | Tim Knowles |
| Ullock Mug | Neil Currie | Rory Yardley |
| Mellor Mug | Simon Longstaff | Jon Denwood |
| Isel Cup | Robin Dawson | Josh Hunter |
| Grisedale Cup | Robin Dawson | Phil Davenport |
| Wythop Plate | Robin Dawson | Toggle is Back! |
| Skiddaw Trophy | Robin Dawson | Phil Davenport |
| May Holiday Cup | Mark Somerville | Joe Roberts |
| Comet Trophy | Mark Somerville | Joe Roberts |
| Easter Holiday Trophy | Phil Smith | Naomi Smith |
| August Cup | Phil Smith | Naomi Smith |
| Foxtail Trophy (Fleet B) | Dave Lawson | |
| Dodd Trophy | Ian Hall | |
| Barf Plate | Stephen Hunt | Ruth Critchley |
| Evening Plate (Night Jar) | Tony King | |
| Bass Tankard | Dave Lawson | Lynn Lawson |
| Lyne Tankard | Dave Lawson | Lynn Lawson |
| Commodores Prize | Dave Lawson | Lynn Lawson |
| Aitken Cup | Dave Lawson | Lynn Lawson |
| Spring Cup (The Jak Plak) | Dave Lawson | Lynn Lawson |
| Autumn Cup | Joan Hardie | Jack Hardie |
| Ross Wear Helm (Fleet B) | Joan Hardie | Jack Hardie |
| Night Jar | Joan Hardie | Jack Hardie |
| Graham Cup | Alan Jones | Sue Watson |
| Stables Prize | Alan Jones | Dave Lawson |
| Mustard Pot | Mike Fairlamb | Eric Smith |
| McMillan Cup (June Cup) | Val Bell | Ken Bell |
| Orsova Cup | Jim Christie | Poppy Christie |
| Reflection Trophy | Jim Christie | James Christie |
| Red Sails Trophy | Jim Christie | Poppy Christie |
| AB Series | Jim Christie | Poppy Christie |
| Round Table Tankard | John Roberts | |
| The Albert Bates Trophy | John Roberts | |
| Windfall Trophy (Fleet A) | John Roberts | |
| M Series (Night Jar) | John Roberts | |
| Mirror Mug | Andy Smith | Lily Smith |
| Kirk Helmsman Trophy (Fleet B) | Joyce Hall | |
| Winter Series Personal Handicap | Mike Fairlamb | Eric Smith |
| Winter Series Fleet Handicap | Mike Fairlamb | Eric Smith |
| RNLI Pennant | Mike Fairlamb | |
| Jubilee Sailing Trust | Mike Fairlamb | Eric Smith |
| Max Joule Memorial Trophy | Stephen Hunt | Ruth Critchley |
| Albert Bates Retirement | Stephen Hunt | Ruth Critchley |
| Autumn Series Personal Handicap | Val Bell | Ken Bell |
| Autumn Series Fleet Handicap | Val Bell | Ken Bell |
| Calvert Trust Pennant | Alan Jones | Sue Watson |
| Celebrity Glass Trophy | Dave Lawson | Lynn Lawson |
| Junior Race | Hazel Newport | |
| Ladies Race | Julie Tomkinson | Sarah Newport |
| Crews Race | Ken Bell | |
| Senior Race | Neil Garrison | |
| Tinker Trophy | Jim Christie | |
| Jimmy Lancaster Memorial Trophy | Joan Hardie | Jack Hardie |
| Asymmetric Cup | Mark Somerville | Joe Roberts |
| Eric Twiname Trust / Bassenthwaite Burgee | Mike Cowan | |
| Paul Carruthers Memorial Trophy | Mike Moore | Michaela Sheard |
| Night Jar under 16 | Owen O’Donnell | |
| Sandra’s Salver | Sue Watson |
Winter Draws On
With a bitter NE wind, perhaps the heading should have been Winter drawers on! However, the forecast gusty wind did not materialise and there was a gentle force 1-2. There were only four takers for the first race. Bob Gate was keen to get back on the water after several weeks off, but didn’t get off to a good start when he was stuck in the reeds. Although, he was fully expecting to be going for a swim but it was not to be in the lighter winds, however, it didn’t stop Tim Chittenden falling out of the boat which helped Mike Fairlamb in his Streaker stay close enough to win on fleet and personal handicap, with Tony King in his Solo 2nd.
The sailors were feeling the effects of the cold weather and opted to have a break for lunch. The wind was similar for the 2nd race, but a light shower did nothing to make anyone feel any warmer! Mike took another win in the fleet handicap and Paul Gannon won on personal handicap, with Tony 2nd in both series.
Build a Bonfire
There was a successful evening of celebrations for bonfire night celebrations on Saturday. Thanks to all those that contributed to, and helped build, it.
After the bonfire was lit there was a firework display from the end of the jetty
End of Summertime
Despite the end of British Summertime, the weather was still a bit milder than last week! As elsewhere in the country, there was a general lack of wind, although there was a channel of breeze running down the middle of the lake. Nine boats took to the water, and sailed a compact course in the swinging wind. However, after the first beat the wind eased yet again before finally settling in from the south west which meant there were no beat left in the course so the race was shortened.
The light winds, and shorter race, resulted in fleet and personal handicap positions being the same as boat finishing order for the lead boats with Mike/Kayla and John/Tim in F15s beating Jack/Joan in a GP.
The OD and sailors opted to run both races back-to-back and have a late lunch while the wind was at its best. A jumble of the finishing positions (compared to the first race) resulted in three boats being on 5 points on fleet handicap, with the tie being split in Mike Fairlamb’s favour, while Joan and Jack lead the personal handicap series.
The decision to race back to back caught out a couple of boats planning to race in the afternoon, but proved to be the best option as the wind faded again over lunch.