It is with sadness that we advise Mik Chappell passed away earlier today. He has suffered with ill health over recent years and been unable to attend the club very often.
Mik has been a long standing active member of the club, as a past Commodore, and Trustee.… Read full article “Sad News”
Due to forecast winds of storm Amy, it has been decided to cancel racing on Saturday
Racing planned as usual on Sunday
Saturday started overcast and dry with a lack of wind for the 58 competitors from north of England and south of Scotland. An hour before the scheduled start the wind filled in across the bay, and the OD set off to set a line, though with some drizzle moving in, the wind eased, and direction started to swing.… Read full article “GNAC 2025”
Following a stormy night, and significant rainfall, the lake level has risen substantially today, and is likely to rise overnight.
Please keep an eye on the webcam in the morning and consider the need to relocate your boat from the foreshore.
Saturday was mild with a good F2-3 SSE breeze and a fleet of 9 boats, including 3 trainees trying their hand again.
Neil/Archie led the way in their RS400, winning both races in the water and on handicap with Artur in an Aero securing two 2nds and daughter Olivia in an ILCA 6 two 3rds.
We are saddened to learn of the recent passing of Jackie Gebhard after a long battle with cancer.
Jackie and husband Dave have been long time visitors at the club, being active on and off the water, and briefly members too.… Read full article “Sad News”
It is with sadness that we have just learnt of the death of Mike Moore, a day after his 76th birthday. Although being treated for cancer in recent months, his passing was unexpectedly sudden, and peaceful, with his family at his side.… Read full article “Sad News”
Despite being just a week away from the longest day, there was no hint of summer in the weather conditions. The campers on site had a wet, stormy night, with the occasional lightning flash!
Wind strength varied through the morning, and through the afternoon too, mainly due the wind swinging around Sale Fell, and the shadow that it cast over the northern end of the lake.… Read full article “Championship Weekend”
Bassenthwaite have decided to cancel the planned Laser and Solo open due to low entry numbers.
Club racing will continue as planned in the schedule.
Any visitors that were planning on entering on the day would be more than welcome to sail our standard club racing of two races back to back starting at 1430.… Read full article “Laser/Solo Open 7 June Cancelled”
Perhaps due to the tale end of half term, or the weather forecast F3 gusting 5, numbers sailing were low on Saturday.
Ginger Phil led the way in his VX One, but a powerful gust on the 2nd lap proved too much and there was a spectacular capsize after which they retired.… Read full article “Bottoms Up!”