Just in case you haven’t realised, you can catch up with The One Bassenthwaite Sailing Week at bassweek.org.uk
Expanding membership
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.
RIB Champion in our midst
James Moore represented Bassenthwaite SC in the North West Regional final of the Honda RYA Youth RIB Championship at Lancashire Power Boat Racing Club today.
He was successful and goes on to compete in the final at Southampton boat show on Sunday 13th September.… Read full article “RIB Champion in our midst”
Ladies, Seniors, Juniors & Crews race – which category should I choose?
Getting competitors to sign on for this race was difficult. Many were waiting to see which category others were going in before deciding which Fleet was likely to bring them an award! When all had put their names on the sheet the OD took it on the water to establish who was sailing what.… Read full article “Ladies, Seniors, Juniors & Crews race – which category should I choose?”
Garden Party Update
Toggle (the black flag man), thanks everyone that attended the garden party last night, and for their all help in moving boats, cutting the grass, and tidying the site ready for Bass Week. It was nice to see new faces and new members helping out.
Final Countdown
Bass Week 2015 is just weeks away. Yippee we hear you shout!
If you haven’t entered yet don’t forget to do so before the online bookings and discounts come to an end on 27 July.
Bass members that do not intend to sail are requested to move their boats, preferably off site, as soon as possible to ensure prime berths near the launching areas are available for visiting sailors.… Read full article “Final Countdown”
Night Jar 11 – overcast but dry and 20 boats on the water
Last Thursday evening was a busy one on Bass. Apart from Neil’s group of trainees, twenty boats appeared for the eleventh round of the Night Jar.It was an overcast but dry evening with a fairly constant Force 2 westerly wind which again meant that the beat would be into zero.… Read full article “Night Jar 11 – overcast but dry and 20 boats on the water”
Bass Sailors at the Lord Birkett Trophy on Ullswater
Bassenthwaite was well represented at the prestigious Lord Birkett Trophy held this weekend on Ullswater. We had 8 boats entered as part of the record 230 boat fleet which included multiple world champions, Olympians and a number of past winners including our own Commodore Mark.… Read full article “Bass Sailors at the Lord Birkett Trophy on Ullswater”
Are you a winner?
If you were skilful enough to win any trophies last Bass Week please ensure you clean, polish, and return them to us for award at this year’s regatta.
Nearly famous
Good article about our links with Swallows and Amazons by Times and Star