Bearing in mind Sunday’s forecast for high winds, it has been decided to cancel racing for the day
Sad News
It is with great sadness that, after a long illness, Judith Currie passed away at home last night.
Judith has been a long time member of the club, quietly supporting, and occasionally crewing for, husband Neil.
Our thoughts are with Neil and extended family at this difficult time.
Flood alert
A flood alert was issued this evening from Bassenthwaite to Workington and Crummock to Workington for Wednesday and Thursday.
Please keep an eye on lake levels as water is already quite high.
Rest day
After a busy Bass Week, with another windy forecast, the enthusiasm for racing has yet to return. The few sailors that turned up decided racing wouldn’t be close enough, so racing was cancelled for the day.
Next week’s long bank holiday weekend is bound to be very busy !… Read full article “Rest day”
Bass Week
With Bass Week 24 starting on Saturday, a final working party to finalise preparations will be held on Tuesday from 10am. All help will be welcomed.
Follow the action on our Bass Week website
Bank Holiday Experiment
We are intending on running a windward leeward experiment for the Wythop 5 race series held on the 26th and 27th of May. The handicap fleet will start as normal but a specific course will be added for boats within this class with an asymmetric spinnaker.… Read full article “Bank Holiday Experiment”
Sad News
It is with sadness we have learnt of the sudden passing of Aileen Telford. Aileen is a long standing active member of the club, widow of Herb, a past commodore and official starter.
Funeral arrangements (now confirmed)
1pm 28th May at St James Church, High St, Whitehaven CA28 7PY and afterwards at Whitehaven golf club
Our thoughts are with daughter Lezliann, son John, and their families at this sad time.
Sad News
We have learned of the death earlier this week of Pat DeRedder, wife of former sailing secretary Max DeRedder.
Max and Pat were club members for over 30 years.
Pat was a former magistrate, and supported Max in various activities including sailing in GPs and Flying 15s, and racing/driving/maintaining vintage cars, for which many longer standing members will have known them.… Read full article “Sad News”
Blown Off Again
Saturday racing was cancelled due to high prevailing winds, and a lack of sailors.
A sunny Sunday still had a gusty forecast but much more sailable, with a handful of boats keen to race.
The RS200s of Banter/Rory and Neil/Archie had some good competitive racing, with exciting reaches.… Read full article “Blown Off Again”
Weekend Weather
The forecast for Sunday is dreadful. Will the Bass micro-climate win over?
Let us know if you intend to come down so we can manage racing/rescue cover as necessary.