Members of the youth squad have expressed an interest in crewing in a race for some of the more experienced sailors (either Night Jar or weekend). Dave Lawson, Robin Dawson and Mark Somerville have already agreed to this and we wonder if any other experienced sailors would be prepared to let the kids crew as a one off. … Read full article “Youth Squad Crews”

On Saturday April 11th the Sail Training Vessel, TENACITY of BOLTON is planning to be in Whitehaven.

http://tallships.org/press-releases/tenacity-of-bolton-joins-the-tall-ships-youth-trust-fleet/

Through the Whitehaven Sailing and Boating Association arrangements have been made to have a look around the boat on that date.

It may be of particular interest to those under 25 as they would normally form members of the crew sailing in the Tall Ships Youth Trust Fleet.… Read full article “Visit to see Tenacity of Bolton ”

 Despite a long close season, AJ was not the only person to be making last minute adjustments to his boat (well it was so last minute that he didn’t even get to race).

The forecast for the day was suggested to be death defying but the Bass micro climate came into its own and the winds proved to be temptingly sailable, dry, but cold.… Read full article “The Starter’s Prize”

This RYA sponsored one day coaching event is a great opportunity aimed at youth sailors moving from Junior classes such as Toppers, Teras and Oppies into Lasers. It is aimed at those who are keen racers but new to the laser class.… Read full article “Laser Coaching”

With just a week to go, are you ready for the sailing season? What will your priorities be? Getting the boat ready and repairing those control lines that were wearing through last season? Shedding a few more pounds, or buying a larger dry suit that must have shrunk due to lack of use through the close season?… Read full article “Final Countdown ”

This casting company is in Cumbria 3-12 March looking for 9-16 year olds for Swallows and Amazons.

Interested? Get in touch with them soon!

Mike Cowan and Phil Davenport plan to be at the Club on Saturday 14th March from 10am to start cleaning up the grounds, putting boats in place and buoys back on the water.

Help is required for the Club House preparation for the start of the season start on the weekend of Sat/Sun 14/15 March between 11am and 4pm

 AJ assures us that there is nothing excessive with tasks ranging from 

• Shower  wall/floor deep cleaning 
• Window cleaning
• Wooden vanity door locks replacement
• Roof vent fixing
• Moving topper accessories back into the training container

etc.… Read full article “Working Party”

Perhaps the title says it all!

Not all those that started the walk through Dodd Wood made it to the top, here’s those that did!

My Scorpion’s fore deck was damaged when a visiting worker dropped something through it. The insurance would only give me the boat’s market value, which was less than the repair cost.

The boat is in reasonable condition and very enjoyable to sail.… Read full article “Restoration/Repair Project”