Please note that the water level is close to the boat house door. It looks as though the store under the race office has already been flooded, and there are boats in the back field that are in danger of sinking.… Read full article “Lake level”

We are delighted to reveal that Bass Week has been NOMINATED in this year’s Yachts & Yachting Awards.

Now you will all appreciate that second best is not our way (just think of the rewarding efforts put into, not only Bass Week but, NSSA Youth Regatta, and GP14 end of year Regatta to name but three events), so please put a little bit of effort into voting for us!… Read full article “Yachts and Yachting Awards”

At the 62nd Annual General Meeting held in the Clubhouse on Sunday 1st December 2013 there was some healthy discussions surrounding the various reports and proposed rule changes.

The main points that were agreed:

• Subscriptions to rise by approx 2% from 1st January
• Payment of subscriptions by instalments has been formalised with introduction of direct debits
• Associate membership category withdrawn
• Rule regarding supervision of Junior members during training courses has been amended, but details will be appropriately defined by use of Bye-Laws

Prior to all that the following members were elected on to Council.… Read full article “62nd AGM”

This year’s prize giving was held at the Castle Inn where 70 members and guests togged up and enjoyed a three course dinner. Did the training officer really try to set the evening alight with some fire raising?

Commodore Andy Smith opted to use technology for a poetically linked photo montage in his speech before proposing a toast to the club.… Read full article “62nd Annual Dinner”

MIK Chappell normally seeks publicity for Bassenthwaite Sailing Club, but found himself in the spotlight when he was presented with one of the RYA’s most prestigious honours.

He received the RYA Lifetime Award from Princess Anne, president of the RYA, at the organisation’s annual volunteer awards ceremony held in London.… Read full article “Mik makes news headlines”

Any guesses as to why there wasn’t any sailing today?

Would have been a shame to disturb such a stunning view!

Bassenthwaite Sailing Club has been awarded a £500 grant from Skipton Building Society who run an annual grant scheme for sports clubs called the Skipton Big160.

Clubs wishing to apply for grants have to prepare a grant submission which is used to select a shortlist.… Read full article “Didn’t we do well?!”

I see the lake levels are rising again and the boat has moved. Thank you and anyone else involved for looking after us while we swan around in foreign parts.

Weather here is just about perfect – not too hot and a bit of a breeze although we are walking not sailing.

With British Summer Time ending tonight, the clocks will go back one hour. Plan something useful to do with that extra hour – As the lake is already very high, the forecast for heavy and significant rainfall over the next week is almost certain to cause flooding on the foreshore, so please consider protecting your boat by moving it to higher ground.… Read full article “Hour to spare?”