The Annual General Meeting (AGM) for The Friends of Dubwath Silver Meadows has been arranged for Wednesday, 14 June 2017, 7.00 pm at Bassenthwaite Sailing Club.
Tea/coffee and cake will be available
Everyone welcome
Night Jar 5
Well, unlike last week, conditions were certainly not chilly for Night Jar 5. It was really warm. Er, but there wasn’t any wind to go with it! There was some from the North when preparing boats but it faded before the start and, faced with a flat calm, the OD abandoned.… Read full article “Night Jar 5”
Push the Boat Out
Our PTBO day went superbly. Sunshine to sit outside and admire Skiddaw and Bass lake and a reduction in wind strength to allow visitors to take to the water.
We had around 100 visitors of whom 68 were taken out on the Lake.… Read full article “Push the Boat Out”
Saturday Sailing
Saturday’s programme had been geared around Push The Boat Out and started with Long Series class racing followed by the Calvert Trust Pennant. Conditions were challenging for the Fifteens and marginal for the centreboard boats.
Before Race 1 had started there were three boats over.… Read full article “Saturday Sailing ”
Night Jar 3
Unlike last week, it was a superb evening for a race. Really warm with an unusual wind from due South. It allowed the OD to set a 9-A-1 course which included a good beat, a near run and a tight reach.… Read full article “Night Jar 3”
Beyond The Boards 2
Our very own Emma Smith is in Beyond The Boards 2 which is playing at the following locations near you
They are :
- Ullock Village Hall Friday 19th May 7.30pm
- Thursby Hall Saturday 20th May 7.30pm
- Brigham Hall June 10th 7.30pm.
RYA Push the Boat Out
This Sunday 14 May we are supporting the RYA Push the Boat Out campaign to get more people on the water in any form.
Tell your friends and colleagues about it, and invite them down to see what we are about and even have a sail. … Read full article “RYA Push the Boat Out ”
May Bank Holiday 2017
The strong morning winds abated before racing started, and with a southerly blowing, several sailors wondered whether they’d be sent around the lake! Fortunately the sailing remained in the main bay as the wind strength varied considerably, and it seemed as if it may not come back at one stage, but it did.… Read full article “May Bank Holiday 2017”
Grounds Maintenance
A diary date for all volunteers able to help maintain the grounds on Wednesday evenings from 6.30 pm, weather permitting, starting this Wednesday 26 April.
No requirement to attend every week, but all help is appreciated as many hands make light work.… Read full article “Grounds Maintenance ”
May Social Saturdays
May 6th / 7th
Adult Level 1 Start Sailing Course
Youth Stage 1/2 Start Sailing Course
Email to sign up
May 14th
Push the Boat Out – regional open day promoting sailing and Bass SC. Promotional materials in the club house or email me for a PDF poster.… Read full article “May Social Saturdays”