Joe, Jess and Sam are sorry to share the sad news of the death of their father, Wyn Roberts. Many members will remember him as a long-time Bass member until recent years. Bass was an incredibly significant part of his life, family and friendships. He was still an active sailor, racing his Flying Fifteen at South Windermere. A small tribute has been shared on BBC News.

Funeral Details

A celebration of Wyn’s life, all welcome. Friday 9 May at 2pm. Clapham Village Church, North Yorkshire. Followed by a wake at Clapham Village Hall.

The family invites anyone to bring a photo or two of Wyn that can be displayed at the wake.

There will be an online stream of the service, please contact Joe for the link.

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the death of Caroline Storey. It is heartbreaking for so many Bass members, especially her close family.

Before joining Bass, Caroline was a Bass Week regular, often seen smiling on the trapeze of the infamous Orvil, or in the bar drinking gin fizz. She’ll be dearly missed.

The Funeral is July 6th
11.15 @ Hutcliffe Wood Crematorium
Then onto the Norfolk Arms at Ringinglow.

Please send donations to Western Park Cancer Charity rather than flowers.

Hop over to www.bassweek.org.uk to enter and read more about Craftinsure Bass Week 2023.

The Club will be hosting our postponed Bonfire Night on Saturday 10th November.

Please come along for 6pm, and remember to bring a large firework! Snacks & hot drinks will be available, and of course, the bar will be open.

Sunday�s Dessert.

With early mist shrouding the Lake the prospects didn�t look too hopeful. It soon cleared bringing sunshine but there wasn�t much sign of wind. �So we had a postponement while the Bates went in search of some. �A usable patch was found near the eastern shore near 5 and 6 but, as the Postponement flag was still up, no one was sure whether to launch.

Eventually all reached the line and, this time there were starts in the FF and GP fleets. It was good to see Jack back on the water crewing for Joan and they won the one race they entered. Paul and Vicky took the GP series.

In the Fifteens Mike & Kayla won in the morning against Neil & Rory but then suffered a major setback. �Someone switched off the galley extractor hood which cut the oven before Kayla�s meal was cooked. They were beaten in both afternoon races which the crew put down to food deprivation!

In the Handicap fleet it was great to see the 100s of Mark, Ethan and Alex at speed just a couple of lengths apart. Scumper and Alex had a dead heat in Race 5 but it was Mark who took the series with Joe second.

Final results.

Saturday�s Serving.

The Commodore�s Coms had reminded members to compete but the turn out was less than hoped for. �No sign of a GP, just one FF, and just the Handicap Fleets to keep the activity level buoyant.

Yes, it was chilly but there were no particularly strong winds and even a little sunshine late on. The fourteen Handicap Fleet boats included Mike & Kayla�s Fifteen which had some close racing with Steve & Ruth in the Merlin but no one could match Mark�s 100 in either race. �Alex / Olivia and Ethan were closely matched near the front in race 2.

The Slow Handicap fleet consisted of Mik�s Mirror and Matthew and Cameron in Teras. �When Mik trawled his kite in race 1 it looked to be Matthew�s for the taking but the Mirror just held on. �Race 2 was a short affair but the brothers weren�t to know this and retired at zero leaving Mik with another win.

Today’s strong winds blew a number of boats at the Club off their trailers. A small group of members have kindly uprighted and repositioned them, but it may be worth checking your own boats if you get the chance.

Very sadly one of our past members passed away at the weekend. Many of us have very fond memories of John, Lillian and their children both on and off the water. The family have sent the following message.

“It is with deep sadness that we announce that Mark Parnaby was suddenly and prematurely taken away from us last Saturday 15th Sept whilst competing in the cycle section of a charity triathlon at the foot of Ben Nevis, �Scotland. He is survived by his two children and partner Basia. �If you would like to contact the family or organise to be at the funeral please email his brother Nick Parnaby at :- [email protected]. �Thank you”