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”

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.

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”

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”

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.

We have learned that Toni Nuttall sadly passed away on Wednesday,  March 13^th after a short battle with cancer.

The Nuttalls were fixtures at the club during the 80s and 90s with Toni being the very patient wife (and sometimes crew) to Peter as Commodore!… Read full article “Sad News”

21st – 27th July 2024 (racing 22nd – 26th July)

Bassenthwaite Sailing Club are delighted to welcome the NSSA National Youth Regatta back to the lake district.

Planning is well underway for the event and entries have now opened. Please enter via the club website and Webcollect.… Read full article “NSSA National Youth Regatta 2024”

With Saturday’s spring like weather seemingly a flash in the plan, the foggy start on Sunday didn’t put off a couple of dozen members and their dogs from walking around Sale Fell and back to the club for pie and peas!… Read full article “Winter walk”

Happy sailing in 2024

It is with sadness that we have learnt of the passing of Joe Hardon earlier today.

Joe was a member for many years sailing in GPs and F15s. He was on council and spent many Wednesday afternoons mowing the grounds.

Our thoughts are with his wife Lilian, and their family at this sad time.… Read full article “Sad News”