With the arrival of British Summer Time the sun was shining again, but there was no wind on the lake! However, the wind soon filled in from the west for some great sailing conditions to start the 2018 season.
Despite having had four months to prepare it seems that some people weren’t quite ready.… Read full article “And They’re Off!”
Well it’s hard to believe after recent weather that British Summer Time starts next Sunday 25 March, which happens to be the same day that the 2018 sailing season starts!
So hopefully the Winter maintenance is complete, your sailing gear has been washed from the last time you used it, and your wetsuit hasn’t shrunk…
So don’t forget, put your clocks one hour forward on Sunday or you’ll be late for the first race which starts at 11.30(ish)!
In order to get the Club ship shape for the start of the season we have arranged a working party on 17 – 18 March.
Starting 10am till 4pm each day. If you are available for a few hours on either or both days please pop down and help out.… Read full article “Working Party”
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”
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”
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.
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”
With very best wishes for a happy, healthy and successful 2018 sailing season from everyone at Bass
Great article by the BBC which includes an item on former Commodore and Trustee Mike Denwood
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.