A rare sight to see Alan, the Commodore’s dad, helming the Past Commodore’s dad’s boat in Lower Loch Fyne.

Following on from the trophy audit last year there are 12 trophies still outstanding. Could you please check your garages, lofts and chuck holes in case one is hiding under a pile of dust!

Also, it would be appreciated if everyone could engrave their trophy/trophies prior to return for the annual prizegiving as well as ensuring they are returned in a reasonable condition for the new recipient.… Read full article “Spring Cleaning?!”

Loved this email enquiry…

I am a 50 something empty nester looking for a mid life hobby to get me from under my wife’s feet this summer evenings and weekends. I want to learn how to windsurf. We live in Cockermouth and you are the closest water based club.

You may recall the Topper Challenge held last year on the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee weekend. Peter Ballard has knitted together the following video to remind you of the level of skulduggery that was used to ‘even out’ the competition!
… Read full article “Topper Challenge 2012”

The forecast of wild wind for the weekend may have been off putting but it didn’t stop the training course getting under way. Hopefully the heavy downpours during the morning didn’t dampen the trainees spirits or enthusiasm!

By the time racing started, the rain showers had passed through, but there was still a strong breeze to power the fleet of eight boats around the course.… Read full article “Stormy Saturday”

Imagine being in a fleet of 180 boats at an Inland Championship. Where would you expect to finish? Could you have done as well as Ethan Dawson who finished a very commendable 85th at the Topper Inlands held at Grafham over the weekend?… Read full article “How Would You Have Done?”

The sociable social secretary broke from tradition and arranged a walk up Skiddaw come rain or shine. Unfortunately the weather was not the latter!

The group did make it to the top after 1hr 24mins and hope to back at the club in time for sailing…

Ethan Dawson has been selected to represent the West Zone at the Eric Twiname Championships held at Rutland 11/12 May 2013, a mere 21 years after his dad Robin, Commodore Andy and Vice Commodore Mark were selected for the same event!… Read full article “21 years on…”

The Bass Week brochure has been printed and should arrive on past entrants doorsteps in the next few days.

Take advantage of the substantial discounts by entering before the first deadline of 15 June. This year you can save on postage by entering online and paying by bank transfer or PayPal.… Read full article “Bass Week”

In the social diary we have an ‘interesting talk’ following the bring and eat on Saturday 4th May, however, the person Claire, our social secretary, was hoping to do this can no longer make it.

If you have something you want to talk about which will interest people, or if you know someone who could do it, please get in touch with Claire,