Great article by the BBC which includes an item on former Commodore and Trustee Mike Denwood

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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.

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
	Brackenrigg Cup	Ian Campbell	Lezli-Ann Pearson
	Anderson Trophy	Neil Currie	Rory Yardley
	Wheel Trophy	Mike Moore	Michaela Sheard
	Maurice Dalton Memorial Trophy	Tim Chittenden	Ian Macpherson
	Lawson Trophy	Tim Chittenden	Ian Macpherson
Handicap Championship
	Osprey Trophy	Mark Somerville
	T.S.B Trophy	Joe Roberts
	Arthur Carr Trophy	Joe Roberts
	Eagle Trophy	Robin Dawson	Erin Dawson
	Kirk Decanter	Mike Cowan
	1972 Trophy	James Moore
GP14 Championship
	Elwyn Banner Mendus Cup	Dave Lawson	Lynn Lawson
	Philp Prize	Val Bell	Ken Bell
	Twiname Prize	Mike Fairlamb	Eric Smith
	Hatrick Prize	Alan Jones	Sue Watson
Slow Handicap, Mirror & Topper Championship
	Mirror Trophy	Phil Smith	Oliver Smith
	Bassenthwaite Bell	Oliver Smith
	The Kirkpatrick Trophy	Paul Gannon
	Iberia Cup	Sandy Simpson
	Excalibur Trophy	John Roberts
Flying Fifteen Series
	Blencathra Trophy	Ian Campbell	Lezli-Ann Pearson
	Scarness Cup	Ian Campbell	Lezli-Ann Pearson
	Dawson Trophy	Ian Campbell	Lezli-Ann Pearson
	Ullock Mug	Ian Campbell	Lezli-Ann Pearson
	Jak Pot	Ian Campbell	Lezli-Ann Pearson
	Morgan Trophy	Mike Moore	Michaela Sheard
	Flying Enterprise Trophy	Mike Moore	Michaela Sheard
	Easterly Trophy	Mike Moore	Michaela Sheard
	Mellor Mug	Neil Currie	Rory Yardley
	Flying Free Trophy	Simon Longstaff	Jon Denwood
	Denton Trophy (Night Jar)	Tim Knowles	Martin Statter
Handicap Series
	Grisedale Cup	Mark Somerville
	Wythop Plate	Mark Somerville
	May Holiday Cup	Mark Somerville	Joe Roberts
	Comet Trophy	Mark Somerville
	Easter Holiday Trophy	Mark Somerville
	August Cup	Mark Somerville	Phil Davenport
	Skiddaw Trophy	Steve Hunt	Ruth Critchley
	Spring Holiday Plate (Fleet A)	Steve Hunt	Ruth Critchley
	Isel Cup	Robin Dawson	Erin Dawson
	Barf Plate	Joe Roberts
	Dodd Trophy	Mike Fairlamb
	Evening Plate (Night Jar)	Tony King
GP14 Series
	Bass Tankard	Dave Lawson	Lynn Lawson
	Aitken Cup	Dave Lawson	Lynn Lawson
	Autumn Cup	Dave Lawson	Lynn Lawson
	Stables Prize	Dave Lawson	Lynn Lawson
	Graham Cup	Dave Lawson	Lynn Lawson
	Harney Hetherington Trophy (Fleet A)	Dave Lawson	Lynn Lawson
	Spring Cup (The Jak Plak)	Mike Fairlamb	Eric Smith
	Night Jar	Mike Fairlamb	Eric Smith
	McMillan Cup (June Cup)	Mike Fairlamb	Eric Smith
	Lyne Tankard	Andy Smith	Phil Hodgkins
	Commodores Prize	Joan Hardie	Jack Hardie
	Mustard Pot	Alan Jones	Sue Watson
Slow Handicap, Mirror & Topper Series
	Orsova Cup	Phil Smith	Oliver Smith
	Reflection Trophy	Phil Smith	Oliver Smith
	AB Series	Phil Smith	Oliver Smith
	Round Table Tankard	Phil Smith	Oliver Smith
	Peel Pot	Phil Smith
	The Albert Bates Trophy	Jonathan Bullen	Henry Bullen
	Mirror Mug	Andy Smith
	Red Sails Trophy	Sandy Simpson	Douglas Simpson
	Image Tankard	Sandy Simpson	Douglas Simpson
	Windfall Trophy (Fleet A)	John Roberts
	M Series (Night Jar)	John Roberts
	Singlehanded Trophy	Paul Gannon
All Classes
	RNLI Pennant	Dave Lawson	Lynn Lawson
	Autumn Sunday Series FH	Dave Lawson	Lynn Lawson
	Max Joule Memorial Trophy	Dave Lawson
	Albert Bates Retirement	Rory Yardley	Eleanor James
	Calvert Trust Pennant	Rory Yardley	Eleanor James
	Autumn Saturday Series FH	Val Bell	Ken Bell
	Autumn Saturday Series PH	Val Bell	Ken Bell
	Celebrity Glass Trophy	Mike Moore	Michaela Sheard
	Eric Twiname Trust/Bass Burgee	Mike Moore	Michaela Sheard
	Autumn Sunday Series PH	Joan Hardie	Jack Hardie
	Paul Carruthers Memorial Trophy	Joan Hardie	Jack Hardie
	Jubilee Sailing Trust	Steve Hunt	Ruth Critchley
	Tinker Trophy	Joe Roberts
	Crews Race	Ken Bell
	Senior Race	Mike Fairlamb	Eric Smith
	2016 Winter Series Personal Handicap	Paul Gannon
	2016 Winter Series Fleet Handicap	Tony King
	Jimmy Lancaster Memorial Trophy	Paul Bowmer	Vicki Bowmer
	Night Jar under 16	Jenny Overend
	Sandra’s Salver	Eleanor James
	The Roger Pryde Memorial Trophy	Erin Zoe Dawson
	Consistency Cup	William Carruthers

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

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. There must be many others in the club more deserving�. The citation says they have put in �an unparalleled level of effort into ensuring the success of BSC�.

Two weeks before he became Commodore in 2009, Dave heard that the town of Cockermouth was being devastated by floods so with his daughter (and GP14 crew) Sarah he set off to the sailing club to collect one of the safety boats to help in rescues. He found the main road blocked off by police but managed to work his way by back roads to the club � only to find the lake had risen 4 metres and the sheds containing the safety boats under water themselves. Dave and Sarah donned dry suits and swam from the main entrance across to the clubhouse, which stands on higher ground, to do what they could to lessen the effects.

As chairman of the Grounds and Jetties Committee, much of the clean-up work fell to Dave and his team of volunteers. He had personal experience of recovery from flooding after his own home had suffered previously. He introduced a remediation plan for the club and his hard work and attention to detail led to successful applications for ?ood recovery grants as well as dealing with insurance matters.

In 2015 he was to face a repeat experience when Storm Desmond devastated the area with its floods.

Serving as Vice Commodore, Commodore and Rear Commodore over a period of six years,� Dave has overseen the famous Bass Week Regatta and many other club activities.

Pauline has seerved as the club�s Hon Secretary for 11 years, supporting the work of five Commodores and overseeing Bass Week.

She has managed two National School Sailing Association regattas and numerous major championships held at the club. She has also served as the club�s Safeguarding Officer for the past seven years.

By Richard Hemingway

Yet another day without racing. �Not the weather�s fault this time with less wind strength and gusting than forecast � although the forecast itself may have put some people off.

There was plenty of Safety and the OD was ready but, with only one competitor, there was no chance of racing so it was abandoned. �Shunty and Izzie then launched to get in some practice with their dual kite pole configuration.

Maybe tomorrow?

Saturday series final results

Sunday

They say that �tomorrow never comes�. �But this one did with a clear blue sky and a constant Northerly wind. �Yes, it was chilly � but what do you expect if you sail in late October?

There were eight boats on the water with crews scratching their heads over Banter�s first course 2-4-9-1-S. �With two beats and 2 laps it was a long course. �Mike & Eric finishing first on the water took 53 minutes and half the fleet took 70 minutes plus.

John found the Pico a handful after moving to the Laser and lost a lot of time going head to wind.

The second race had a simpler course of 1-A-0-B. �But, as B had been repositioned into the 9,S,O complex there was again some head scratching. �Bob needed shouts from Mik to stop him heading across the Lake to find it where it usually sits.

James Thomas from Sedbergh School was helming Hazel�s new 200 which they christened with a capsize!

Final results Sunday series

A small but select group took part in our ramble on Sunday afternoon up a very windy Sale Fell. Many thanks to the Flying Fifteen sailors and Club Members who have kindly donated towards this important charity. We have raised �210 to date. There is still time to contribute if you would like to via this web link..

https://countryfile-ramble-for-bbc-children-in-need.everydayhero.com/uk/bassenthwaite-sailing-club

After the torrential rain in the lakes today, the lake has risen 500mm over the course of eight hours, and will, no doubt, rise through the night. Boats on the foreshore were ok this evening, but worth checking and perhaps moving, as some more rain, together with strong winds, is forecast for Friday.

It’s your property.

Thursday Update

With the lake up another 250mm overnight, several members have put the effort in to move many boats to higher ground.

Despite the odd rain shower in the morning the weather stayed dry with good spells of sunshine to take the chill out of the air.

Much to Herb�s dislike, the day�s racing comprised a two pursuit race series. Mik led the fleet for the first half of race one until Dave passed him in a Laser and gained a lead which no-one could touch. Tony King was 2nd.

Meanwhile the GPs were having a vocal afternoon, with lots of shouting for water. In fact, at one mark Jack Hardie jumped out of his boat (well perhaps he fell), and Ken then jumped in to his aid. In the end all was well, apart from Ken losing his hat! Both deserted lady helms were keen to point out that they successfully lowered the spinnakers in preparation for their husbands’ return.

A close finish in the second race went to Mike/Kayla, back on the water after an ankle injury, with Tony taking another 2nd.

With three boats on equal points, the tie was split in Mike�s favour, as he had won the last race.

Final results

Apart from the two sailors getting soaked, tonight is the premiere of Emma Rydal�s Soaked at the Rosehill Theatre

Have you planned your visit?

Knowing that we are short of something to report, Neil has advised that he is 500 miles from home on a Padi diving course at Falmouth, he walks past the sailing club and sees signs saying it’s the FF Nationals crosses the road next to guy carrying a sailing bag who glances back and recognises a friendly face out of place. It was Steve Goacher and his wife wasn’t it.

On a diving note his diving instructors finished their tuition early yesterday so they could go diving and came back with tales of huge (as big as the diver) tuna fish never previously reported on Cornish waters, but that has not stopped the fishing boats trying to catch them. It’s the old story of describing rare animals by what they taste like, being their downfall.