There was not a lot of wind around. But crews were keen to get another race in with the Night Jar drawing to a close, so the Bates went out and posted 0-9-A as a course.

Of the 14 starters Val & Ken had the best get away from the starboard end of the line.… Read full article “Night Jar 15”

The last bank holiday camping weekend of the year started off with a mild sunny afternoon combined with a good breeze, somewhat lighter than forecast, that tempted out a fair fleet of boats.

In the F15s, Ian/Izzie got the best start but it was Mark/Ian that took an early lead and promptly headed for the wrong mark, with the next couple of boats following like sheep.… Read full article “August Bank Holiday ”

It was a dull evening but without the threat of rain. With a constant force 4 wind from the SW the beat was 3-B in a box shaped course B-A-4-3. There were fourteen starters with two newcomers to the Series, Mike Cave in his Solo and Poppy Gannon in an Enterprise.… Read full article “Night Jar 14”

Memories of the week can be found on the photographer’s website www.benunwinphotography.co.uk/Bass-Week-2015

Here’s an example of the fun Ben can do with the shots

Did you spend your holiday with us at Bassenthwaite for our annual regatta?

The Bass team are always striving for continuous improvement and in this respect we would like your feedback on this years regatta.

If you have 5 minutes to spare please click on Questionnaire 2015 and let us know what was good about this year and where we can improve.… Read full article “The ONE Bassenthwaite Lake Sailing Week 2015”

Four members of Bassenthwaite Youth Squad travelled to Rutland Water to be part of the Cumbria Youth Sailing Team taking part in the National Schools Sailing Association Regatta.

Hazel Newport, Ethan Dawson, Charlotte Winfindale, all from Cockermouth School and Harry Binns from Keswick School were part of the Cumbria team with over 30 members.… Read full article “National Schools Sailing Regatta 2015 at Rutland Water”

Hoping that you’ve all enjoyed Bass Week, and that it’s not quite a distant memory, you will get a rest from sailing this Saturday.

What will you do with that spare day? You could come down to the club and watch 200 people taking part in the Triathlon.… Read full article “Help!”

Just in case you haven’t realised, you can catch up with The One Bassenthwaite Sailing Week at bassweek.org.uk

Paul and Emily’s excuse for not doing Bass Week – William Alexander Clark, a brother for Evie, was born by elective caesarian this morning around 9:50 weighing 7lb 9oz. Both mother and baby are doing well.

Congratulations to them all!

If it’s light wind for the Grad northern then Paul has the perfect crew.