It is with great sadness that the club has to announce the passing of one of it’s longest serving members. Caroline Lawson had been a member of the club from the early 60’s and the family have sailed at the club ever since.… Read full article “Sad News”
The Rise, Fall and Rise Again of Bassenthwaite’s Mirror Fleet
In my role of Press & PR officer at Bassenthwaite Sailing Club I have been collecting the Newsletters from years gone by. We started out producing an annual publication in 1995 and gave it the title of Foxy Tales. This came from the Club’s fox emblem which, in turn, stemmed from the Club being in the close vicinity of the birthplace of the legendary fox hunter John Peel . … Read full article “The Rise, Fall and Rise Again of Bassenthwaite’s Mirror Fleet”
Your Club Needs You!
As of the AGM the club has been without an Hon Treasurer following William’s resignation after (another) five years in the role.
Clearly it is an important position that needs to be filled urgently. So if you are, or you know someone who could be, interested in becoming Treasurer don’t hesitate to contact William for further details.
Data Privacy Policy
In preparation for the General Data Protection Regulation which comes into force in May 2018 we have prepared a Data Privacy Policy.
All members are required to confirm having read the policy which is to be acknowledged by the lead admin member for each membership family group on the WebCollect administration portal used by the sailing club.… Read full article “Data Privacy Policy”
Happy New Year!
With very best wishes for a happy, healthy and successful 2018 sailing season from everyone at Bass
Gone but not forgotten
Great article by the BBC which includes an item on former Commodore and Trustee Mike Denwood
66th AGM
At the 66th AGM on 26 November 2017 the new council, headed by Commodore Robin Dawson, were elected to serve for the next 12 months comprising
Commodore – Robin Dawson
Vice-Commodore – Naomi Smith
Secretary – Joan Cowan
Treasurer – TBC
Sailing Secretary – Joe Roberts
Rear Commodore –Mark Somerville
Asst Sailing Secretary – Alastair Duncan
Bar – Emma Smith
Boats & Buoys – Alex Leonard
Galley – Claire Kirkpatrick
Grounds & Jetties – Mike Cowan
House – Alan Jones
Membership – Jon Denwood
PRO – Mik Chappell
Training – Anthony Woodyer
Safety – Paul & Emily Clark
Social – Joanna Van Lachterop
The 2018 membership fees will be as follows:
Ordinary member fees will be £180.00
Family member fees will be £85.00
Junior member fees will be £44.00
Senior member fees will be £125.00
Affiliated member fees will be £90.00
Affiliated Family member fees will be £44.00
Country member fees will be £90.00
The launch fee, payable to the LDNPA, will be £31.00.
Annual Prize Giving 2017
The 66th Annual Dinner and Prize Giving was held at Hundith Hill Hotel, on Saturday 25th November and attended by over 70 members and guests.
| Flying Fifteen Championship | |||
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Brackenrigg Cup | Ian Campbell | Lezli-Ann Pearson |
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Anderson Trophy | Neil Currie | Rory Yardley |
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Wheel Trophy | Mike Moore | Michaela Sheard |
| Maurice Dalton Memorial Trophy | Tim Chittenden | Ian Macpherson | |
| Lawson Trophy | Tim Chittenden | Ian Macpherson | |
| Handicap Championship | |||
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Osprey Trophy | Mark Somerville | |
| T.S.B | |||
Rain, Rain Go Away
Heavy rainfall, and strong winds, are forecast for Wednesday 22 Nov. The lake has risen 300mm in the last 24 hours, so will no doubt rise to affect the lakeside berths. If your boat is still there consider getting it in to higher ground
Congratulations
Dave and Pauline Nicholson are being honoured with a prestigious award for their outstanding contributions as volunteers with Bassenthwaite Sailing Club and will receive the award from the President of the RYA, HRH The Princess Royal later this month.
Dave says “We were absolutely stunned when we were told of the RYA Volunteer Award, because our work at the club is just a labour of love.… Read full article “Congratulations”