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!
Well done Ethan
Bass Week
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. Please note that it will take a few days to verify bank transfers.
We look forward to meeting, greeting, beating (hopefully!) and entertaining you all again.
Rabbit, Rabbit, Rabbit
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,
Springlike!
The day started overcast with a light breeze from the East. By the time racing was underway the breeze was fading, so much so that the phantom wood choppers turned round, went ashore, and chopped some more wood!
Those that kept racing endured the mirror like conditions and managed to complete one lap before heading ashore for lunch.
The big question was whether the wind would fill in before racing was abandoned for the day… After racing was abandoned, not unexpectedly, various zephyrs did pass through, but they soon disappeared proving the right decision was made.
Ben’s Guide to the Rules
Last night’s guide to the rules talk with panel Q&A session was especially well attended last night after Commodore Andy Smith, with a bit of help from Mike Moore (RYA NW area chairman) was able to coerce Olympic Champion Ben Ainslie to make a return visit to the club (His last visit was when Bassenthwaite hosted the Optimist Nationals!).
Despite best efforts, Mike was unable to ask any questions that Ben couldn’t answer with confidence (and accuracy we assume!).
In the Bass tradition, Ben stayed back for a few drinks with the lads. Tog was in his element!
Camping does not seem to be his favourite pastime, but when needs must… So Ben will be around for the rest of the morning.
It’s started already!
The stormy conditions that is!
For those that were getting a head start for the new season and taken their boats to the club, some boat covers are off and are not tied down.
Owners of boats may need to go down and check their boats, especially with the forecast of more strong winds for the weekend.
Of course, you could get prepared and go sailing!
It all starts Sunday.
Are you ready?
You may have noticed that the sailing programme has been uploaded to DutyMan, and those with allocated duties will have received notification. This all leads to the start of the 2013 sailing season which is so nearly upon us.
There is a rigging and tuning day on Sat 23 March, and the first race on Sun 24 March. Handbooks will be winging there way to your doorsteps in the next few days.
Time to dust down the boat cover, take the boat out of storage, and get it ready for another season.
See you there!
Training 2013
The training that will be provided for new and existing members in 2013 will follow the RYA National Training schemes for adults and youths. Following our own review, and advice from the RYA, we will be providing courses that last for 10 weeks. They will include 3 or 4 weekends and will be interspaced by 7 Tues/Thurs evening �supported racing� sessions so that pupils put into practice what they have learned.
Youths starting training with no experience
-10 week course
-Start on Saturday 13 April
-Complete the first 3 RYA levels between April and late June.
-Complete Level 4 and Start Racing between late August and October.
We are aware that there are some youths who have already made progress through the RYA schemes. These pupils will be able to either complete the full course or join the course at their current level. They will be encouraged to attend all the Tuesday Evening �Supported Racing� sessions as this will lead into the Start Racing Course.
Adults starting with no experience
-10 week course
-Start on Saturday 6 April
-Complete the first 2 RYA Levels between April and mid June.
-Complete Level 4 and Start Racing between late August and October.
We hope to run a further two courses (subject to demand and instructor availability) starting on Saturday 1 June and Saturday 8 June. These courses would run until the 18 July.
It is recognised that sailors may miss a couple of the evening sessions due to holidays, etc. This isn�t a problem but we recommend attending all of the planned weekend sessions.
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Bass Sailing Club is always particularly interested in attracting new members and sailors. In order to actively promote the club and its training to prospective members it is proposed to hold a Club Open Weekend over the Easter Holiday with a �welcome desk� and taster sessions. Please come along and help out on the day in any way you can � a friendly face or a trip out in a boat with a competent sailor will go a long way to showcasing our great club. Please bring along any friends or work colleagues who may be interested in trying sailing � they can even bring their tent and camp on Saturday night for the usual charge if you want to show them the social side too.
Please respond ASAP to Neil Garrison ([email protected]) to express your interest, providing name(s), ages and any previous sailing experience / RYA certification.
Don’t Forget
Just a reminder that your help would be appreciated this weekend 9/10 March for the working parties to prepare the clubhouse and grounds for the new season.
10am start each day
Well Done Ethan!
Ethan Dawson came 4th at a Topper NW traveller yesterday at Chester Sailing Club. In a total of 22 boats, the three ahead of him were all national squad sailors