We have just learned of the sudden and unexpected death, albeit after a long fight with cancer, of former member Bob Pitt who was a keen and active member in the 1980s, sailing in the GP fleet with his wife Helen, and they regularly toured on the GP circuit.

Pete and Toni Nuttall recall sailing in the channel on a Moody 36 with Bob and Helen when the engine failed. Pete was suitably impressed by Bob’s skills at sailing the boat safely back into Gosport harbour. Fortunately there are many fond memories we all have. 

Our thoughts and best wishes go to Helen and family.

On Saturday 7 May Bassenthwaite hosted a round of the RYA North West Junior Travellers Trophy.�Among the 14 sailors there were visitors from as far afield as Leigh & Lowton.�The day was much warmer than recently with sun and a nice North Easterly�F3. There were plenty of shifts and gusts to challenge the competitors, some capsizes, and much good sailing for many.

Harvey Leigh from Leigh & Lowton with Drew Gibbons were first Juniors, giving an impressive display of asymmetric sailing by winning two races in their RS Feva, and even finished 4th in the first race, despite a lengthy capsize. Special prizes were awarded to Pier Pello, Gee Moss & Walter Keegan from Sedbergh School in a 2000, for last finisher who completed all three races. Josh Hunter from Bassenthwaite was awarded the Endeavour prize for cheerfully singing his way around the course despite numerous capsizes. 1st under 14 sailor and 3rd overall was Theo Stewart in his RS Tera Sport. Top Bassenthwaite performers were Hazel Newport (Cockermouth) 2nd in the Junior Fleet in her Laser 4.7, and Ethan Dawson, 1st in the youth fleet in his laser radial.

On Saturday 7th May, the club will host one of the RYA NWJTT series events. There will be no club racing on Saturday. Please let Lucy Thomas or�Mike Hunter know if you are available to help in the galley or�on rescue.

ROOF RACKS, TRAILERS, LIGHTING, SUSPENSION UNITS, BEARINGS , WHEELS AND TYRES

WEDNESDAY 6 APRIL – 6.30pm till 8.30pm

This very short course will teach you:-

1) How to change a tyre on a car or trailer
2) Whether to transport your boat on a roof rack, or a trailer, and how.
3) Trailer lighting and the law. 8 or 13 pin connectors.
4) How to change a trailer suspension unit .
5) How to check your wheel bearings, change a hub unit and bearings.
6) What size wheel should my trailer have.

This is a hands-on course so expect to get your hands and clothes a bit dirty.

Please let Neil Garrison know if you are interested in attending

Following this weekend’s working party the clubhouse and grounds are looking good and ready to welcome in the new season which starts on Easter Saturday.

A big thank you goes out to all those that have made it happen.

One way to recover a boat!

  The Bates winter refurbishment is nearing completion. 
Isn’t she looking great?!

Repair of the entrance gate is now complete. Fobs that you may possess will need to be paired with the gate before they will work, so in the meantime please use the four digit code (same as last year) on the keypad to gain access.

If you are down over Easter weekend, Dave Lawson will be available to pair your fob with the gate and activate it for future access.

The new season is but a stone’s throw away – it starts on Easter Saturday!

Pop down and meet up with friends and rivals, and even consider having a sail!

Handbooks will be available for collection at the bar for the next few weekends. After this time they will be posted to your address as recorded on WebCollect.

Hope to see you all sometime soon.

The Lady Rear Commodore has sent the following link to the school’s fund raising run. She hopes that the many runners in the club will consider taking part and aid their training for the various other runs in which they’ll be partaking this year.