Snow on Skiddaw is always a wonderful sight, but not necessarily an excuse to be sailing! Despite it being cold and quite windy, the Campbells, the MacGregors, and Neil rigged up. Neil G thought better of it before launch after bringing in the Bates… Wisely!… Read full article “Winter Blues”

Though we obviously can’t reveal a lady’s age, we are delighted to congratulate long time member Isobel Currie on her very special centenarian birthday!

The final championship weekend series of the season had a delayed start due to a lack of OD. The wind had filled in since the morning, and kept blowing a better than forecast F2-3 which freshened slightly as the afternoon went on.… Read full article “Final Weekend Series”

Some may have realised the webcam is not up to date (possibly due to a power cut)

You may wish to check if your boat is shown on the pictures and if you need to remove it before the next high tide or storm.… Read full article “Lake Levels”

Many Flying 15 sailors will be saddened to learn of the death of John Hardisty. John has had a long association with the club, and was a regular visitor to Bass Week until about 2015. Indeed his wife Lesley first attended when she was a teenager!… Read full article “Sad News”

It is with great sadness that we have learnt of the unexpected passing of Judith Corry yesterday. Judith has been ill for some time and was pleased to make it to Bass Week.

Judith and her family have had sailing in their blood, had association with the club for over 40 years, and been active members for nearly 10 years.… Read full article “Sad News”

We will be holding a Cancer Research Coffee Morning in the clubhouse, Bank holiday Saturday at 1030. Everyone welcome.

Tea, coffee and juice will be provided. Please support the event by bringing along a contribution for the table, biscuits, scones, cake, etc.… Read full article “Coffee and Cakes for Caroline”

It’s all go on the road this week, with members all over the UK and some in Europe representing Bassenthwaite Sailing Club.

At the Solo Nationals at Hayling Island Sailing Club, Ian Hopwood is very respectable 10/95 after 8 races.

Representing Cumbria at the NSSA championship at Draycote Water SC, Henry Bullen and Matthew Somerville are racing an RS200 and Henry and Thomas Kirkpatrick are sailing ILCAs.… Read full article “Spreading our wings”

After a week of unsettled weather, the weekend was set follow suit with more wind and rain! However, whatever might be happening elsewhere did not affect the Bass micro climate as, on arrival, the lake was mirror like.

A very light breeze filled in quickly, and there was interest in having a race, so, after a brief postponement, a dozen boats over three fleets started the first race of the weekend series.… Read full article “Wet weekend”