The final race of the season. But it nearly didn’t take place! The electrics failed on the boat house door and it took Joe, Dave Nic and the Rescue Lads an hour to get a safety boat out using the complex manual override.… Read full article “That’s it for another season”

At the 65th AGM 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 – William Carruthers
Sailing Secretary – Joe Roberts
Rear Commodore –Mark Somerville
Asst Sailing Secretary – Alastair Duncan
Bar – Emma Smith
Boats & Buoys – Phil Davenport
Galley – Claire Kirkpatrick
Grounds & Jetties – Mike Cowan
House – Alan Jones
Membership – Jon Denwood
PRO – Mik Chappell
Training – Alex Leonard
Safety – Mike Hunter
Social – Andrea Preston

Hon Secretary Pauline Nicholson was not able to attend the previous night’s dinner dance so was belatedly awarded the Consistency Trophy for her contribution to the role from which she is retiring after 11 years.… Read full article “65th AGM”

After the recent heavy rain the lake level has started to rise, so keep an eye on it and consider moving your boats up from The foreshore to higher ground.

Please don’t rely on the webcam at present as it is not active following a power cut.… Read full article “Be prepared ”

As another busy season draws to a close, there is an impressive list of prizes to be awarded at the forthcoming prize giving being held at the North Lakes Hotel, Penrith on Saturday 26 November.

For those that have not yet booked their place please do so by the end of next week (19 November) to be assured of a place using our webcollect link

Check below to see if you won a prize.… Read full article “Prize Winners 2016”

We are considering purchasing a small stock of club ties, subject to there being sufficient interest.

Similarly, a suggestion has been put forward for ladies neck scarves. Would you be interested?

If you would like to purchase one, email us, or add your name to a post on our Facebook page

We have no rescue cover for next Saturday so please get in touch if you can help.

No rescue, no sailing…

It is with great sadness that we have learned of the death of Angie Campbell, a long standing member of our club.

Angie’s funeral is to be held at 12 Noon on Monday 17 October at Distington crematorium. Family flowers only, any donations to the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation. … Read full article “Sad News”

Unless you put him in a submarine!

… to see our very own Miss Emma Rydal in her latest production

You are welcome to attend at any, or all, of the following venues commencing this Saturday.

• Brigham Village Hall 24th September
• Ullock Hall 25th September
• Muncaster 7th October
• Thursby Hall 8th October

All performances commence 7.30pm

Tickets on the door are priced at £7 (under 18s £3)

We are considering the viability of renting a unit for storing boats over the close season, and wonder if anyone else needs such a facility that could be shared with us.

If so, please contact Phil Davenport or email us