Better than last week…but only marginally.  Eleven boats crossed the line and headed for A.  But it was painfully slow.  Val & Ken turned around and paddled back to the livestock as John’s Solo had taken an initial lead and wasn’t going to be caught.… Read full article “Night Jar 17”

Bates ready at jetty and Safety ready to go.  But the wind was disappearing:  Can’t use 0.  Maybe 4-A-B?  But wind faded at A, then B.  Val waited until the last moment but raised N over A so “no racing today”.  … Read full article “Night Jar 16”

As it was the start of the Holiday Weekend 20 boats turned out for this round of the Night Jar.  The course was 0-1-4-B which gave a fair length beat and two kite legs although the wind was doing strange things on the second.  … Read full article “Night Jar 15”

Although it was blowy in coastal and North Cumbria area, Bass’ micro-climate came up with ideal conditions.

Only 7 boats started, probably due to the forecast and Bassweek exhaustion.

The figure of eight course 0-9-1-A gave three spinnaker legs.  But 9-1 was really too tight for a kite, only Val and Ken persevering with it after the first lap.… Read full article “Night Jar 14”

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It was Ladies, Crews, Juniors and Over 60s Race  this week.  Used to be just the Lady Helms’ Race but we ran short of them!  Rhonwen would remember that? – She was back on Bass Lake for her first race in a long while crewing for Val.  … Read full article “Ladies, Crews, Juniors and Seniors Race”

Another great sailing evening with a constant westerly breeze and yet more warm conditions. Katia / Andy returned with a repaired and now grey painted Mirror following the contretemps a fortnight ago.  18 boats crossed the line for a 0-1-B-A course with the GP of Mike & Eric right on the bubble.  … Read full article “Night Jar 13”

Only twelve starters tonight despite the ongoing great weather.  With marks out of place the OD chose a long course 0-1-5 with 1 being a gybe mark.  The Bates was stationed half way up the long beat near A.

Rory was over at the start and John in the other Solo also returned.  … Read full article “Night Jar 12”

Seventeen boats took the start on a superb evening with a constant wind blowing off the Club grounds.  And an eventful start it was too!  In a rush to start on time – well nearly – the Bates crew had omitted to put out the inner mark and a competitor (who shall be nameless!)… Read full article “Night Jar 11”

Council’s nomination of Rear Commodore Mark Somerville for the RYA Community Award – Lifetime commitment has been successful.

Mark will hopefully be attending the award service in London later in the year.

Well deserved recognition of his long service to the club!