Members will recall from the AGM information and discussions that the club had submitted a grant application to the Olympic Heritage fund to aid the purchase of additional training boats and a refurbishment of the ladies’ changing rooms. We have just been informed that it was unsuccessful as we had not demonstrated that there was latent demand to participate in sailing which would be freed up by the provision of additional Olympic Laser class club boats or renovating the ladies changing room.

Hedgehogs are coming to the rescue of fish in Bassenthwaite Lake through an innovative project being used for the first time in an English lake.

The Environment Agency and partners are creating a safe haven for fish by installing three separate artificial reefs on the lake bed using ‘hedgehogs’ to provide shelter and create safe places for the fish to hide from predators.… Read full article “Hedgehogs Take to the Water!”

At the 61st Annual General Meeting held in the Clubhouse on Sunday 1st December 2012 there were several important proposals to be considered, and they stimulated extensive discussions.

The main points that were agreed:

• Subscriptions to rise by 5% from 1st January
• Affiliated membership amended to be aligned with other categories, though at a discounted rate
• Rules re visitors and temporary members brought into line with current licensing laws
• Bye-law introduced prohibiting members/visitors bringing their own alcohol into the clubhouse while the bar is open
• On dissolution, the remaining assets of the club to be transferred to RYA (or equivalent) for the benefit of sailing in Cumbria

Prior to all that the following members were elected on to Council.… Read full article “61st AGM”

What fantastic views we enjoy! The Bates is tucked away for the Winter. Have you moved your boat?

It is with sadness that we have learnt that John Sinclair passed away on 16th November after a short illness at the age of 87. He was an active member at Bass for many years as a sailor, on council, and regularly at the helm of the safety boat.… Read full article “Sad News”

The annual prize giving dinner dance is being held at The Castle Inn on 1st December. The closing date is imminent so please contact Andrea by 17 November to book your places.

A glorious morning of sunshine but mirror like conditions was not what the sailors expected to find when they arrived, and it was not as the forecast. Flurries of air passed over the lake from time to time, but it started to come in with more gusto just after 11.30 enabling racing to get underway by 12.15.… Read full article “Sun Shines on the Righteous”

Cool but otherwise perfect conditions set the scene for the start of the Winter Series. The fleet of thirteen boats set off in a good breeze to keep the sailors active and warm in the cool airs. The asymmetrics even managed to plane for a while on the main reach.… Read full article “Not Many Left!”

For those of you that were unable to get to see the initial runs of Emma’s play ‘True’ or her film ‘One last walk’ they could be coming to a village near you very soon.

Both the play and film will be at these venues on the following dates

7.30pm 8th November – Florence Mine, Egremont
7.30pm 9th November – Torpenhow Village Hall
7.30pm 10th November – Gosforth Public Hall
7.30pm 15th November – Beggars Theatre, Millom
7.30pm 17th November – Thursby Village Hall