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”
While waiting for enthusiastic sailors to appear and prepare to race in the blustery conditions, a report from a lady worried that her husband hadn’t returned after some wild swimming led to Bass rescue rushing out to track him down. Fortunately he had been seen earlier, with fluorescent float, so they soon spotted him again and reunited him with his wife.… Read full article “Bass to the rescue!”
With the warm weather set to remain for a few more days at least, and, for a change, with a forecast of strong, gusty winds all weekend, there was a lower than usual turnout for the championship weekend series. Those that turned up were pleasantly surprised that conditions were less gusty than forecast, and very sailable,
There were a couple of capsizes, but sailors enjoyed some good planing conditions, especially in the first race.… Read full article “Summer is here!”
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the death of Caroline Storey. It is heartbreaking for so many Bass members, especially her close family.
Before joining Bass, Caroline was a Bass Week regular, often seen smiling on the trapeze of the infamous Orvil, or in the bar drinking gin fizz.… Read full article “Sad News”
A busy weekend hosting the RYA Junior Championship had over 150 helms competing in nine fleets with seven races scheduled.
The morning SE breeze veered to the SW mid morning, but when the course mark laying was nearing completion, the backed to the SE again with a light 2-4kts.… Read full article “RYA Regional Junior Championship 2023”