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”
Championship Weekend
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”
Laser/Solo Open 7 June Cancelled
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”
Bottoms Up!
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!”
Dubwath Silver Meadows AGM 2025
Silver Meadows AGM in clubhouse at 7pm on 4th June is open to all members.
Tony Marsh is one of the leaders at the Dawn Chorus every year, he’s very knowledgeable about the natural world in general, and will be a very interesting speaker.… Read full article “Dubwath Silver Meadows AGM 2025”
May Bank Holiday 2025
The sunshine continues but the temperature eased with the NE wind. Including the Catapult fleet, which joined us again as part of their travel we s trophy series, there was over 40 boats on the water.
The wind was consistent, if only in the way there were major swings of up to 45 degrees throughout the afternoon!… Read full article “May Bank Holiday 2025”
Sad News
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.… Read full article “Sad News”
Another southerly
Saturday sunshine and a SSW breeze tempted out 11 boats for the first races in the Asymmetric cup and MJM trophy.
In the asymmetric series, John/James showed Neil/Archie a clean pair of heels in both races. All were racing RS400s, and Neil/Archie were still getting to grips with their bigger, light weather, boat but the wind was stronger than anticipated.… Read full article “Another southerly”
A bad day on the water…
… is said to be better than a good day in the office. That may be debatable after the winds on Saturday!
The morning started with calm waters but by the time the training started some big squalls had appeared to challenge the sailors.… Read full article “A bad day on the water…”
Are you ready?
The daffodils are out, spring is here, British Summer Time starts on Sunday, as well as the new sailing season.
Time to dig out your sailing gear and get ready!
It seems likely there will be plenty of wind to blow away the cobwebs – are you up for it?