After the extended camping weekend and prior to the 7-week A66 weekend roadworks, on Saturday a south easterly breeze took all 3 fleets on a lopsided beat to the infamous gap, during which no matter about the odd change in wind direction, ‘keep going left before heading to the windward mark’ was the mantra.… Read full article “Weekend 4/5 September”
Bank Holiday Weekend
The August Bank Holiday camping weekend commenced early for some, thanks to an extra nights camping. A fine forecast helped with numbers both on and off the water. The Night Jar started in a steadyish easterly and a beautiful view of the setting sun on Skiddaw.… Read full article “Bank Holiday Weekend”
Soggy Saturday
Torrential overnight rain faded late morning, as did the wind, but with only one potential competitor in attendance racing was cancelled for the day.
Sunday started in a similar way, dry after a wet night, and little wind, but with a few more sailors interested in racing.… Read full article “Soggy Saturday”
Soggy Sunday
After a busy day on Saturday hosting the triathlon, Sunday was somewhat quieter, sedate, and soggy!
The breeze was intermittent, but a selection of sailors were keen to make their visit worthwhile, so, with the Bates being a reluctant participant, there was a shore based start line.
ET Weekend
With increased prevalence of COVID infections and the cancellation of the ET Championships, members had the club to themselves for the weekend, and benefitted from the Bass microclimate. The forecast showers did not come to fruition, whilst the sailing was underway at least!… Read full article “ET Weekend”
Sad News
We are saddened to learn that Tony Fisher died yesterday.
Longer term members will recall that Tony crewed for Ian Campbell for many years, and was an active member of council for a while.
Our thoughts are with his brother at this sad time
Tony’s funeral is being held on 14th.… Read full article “Sad News”
Weekend Series
Perhaps with the Bass microclimate we shouldn’t be surprised that there was a reasonable breeze from the south and little sign of rain or thunder greeting sailors for the championship weekend series.
The breeze held for the fleets totalling 19 boats throughout the first lap, but then gently eased, which it continued to do after the start of the second race.… Read full article “Weekend Series”
NWYJTT 2021
This weekend Red Seal volunteers travelled to Bass to provide additional safety boat cover for the weekend. They brought their new D-Class boat Red Seal 1 which was formally named Barbara Darling by her family. Barbara sadly passed away last year and the family set up a JustGiving page which raised funds to allow Red Seal to purchase the new D-Class.
Sad News
We are saddened to report the untimely death of Mark Ninnim on Thursday after a short illness.
Mark’s funeral will be held at Tynemouth crematorium on Friday 25th June at 1.30pm. Although the chapel is just for close family due to Covid restrictions there is lots of space outside chapel, with speakers/tv in place.… Read full article “Sad News”
Weekend Series
The weather on this first day of a five race weekend series was delightful with virtually unbroken sunshine and a medium strength westerly wind. This was a definite improvement on NJ10 two days previously when a southerly F8 had prevented any racing and ended with a banana shaped mast on John’s Solo when he launched to test the conditions.… Read full article “Weekend Series”