Following the huge success of the 2012 Push the Boat Out Day ahead of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the RYA is delighted to announce that �Push the Boat Out� is back for 2013 – and this time for a whole weekend!

The RYA �Push the Boat Out Weekender� will take place over the weekend of 18-19 May and will see clubs, centres and marinas across the country opening their doors to their local communities and hosting a �Push the Boat Out� event. From open days and �have a go� sessions, to treasure hunts and fun regattas, there will be events for all to enjoy.

�We were overwhelmed by the enthusiasm and spectacle of last year�s �Push the Boat Out� Day�, said Jon White, RYA Sport Development Manager.

�Everyone who got involved commented how much fun they had taking part and running their events. It was great for clubs to show their local communities what they have to offer and to tie in with a national event.

�With such overwhelmingly positive feedback, we simply had to do it again. This national event is the perfect opportunity for clubs to hold �have a go� sessions and to enable people of all ages and abilities to experience why sailing is such a fantastic sport� Jon concluded.

With so many people being inspired by the London 2012 Games, the �Push the Boat Out Weekender� will encourage people to get down to their local sailing venue, have a go themselves and find out just how easy it is to get involved. It�s also a great opportunity for regular sailors to get out on the water and to show their support for the sport and the event.

Look out for more information coming soon.

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Happy birthday to Bridget on her 50th…

Ethan Dawson competed in a NW Topper open last weekend at Leigh & Lowton and finished a very respectable 8th out of 29.

Five of those that finished ahead of him were in National squads.

With very best wishes for a successful and prosperous year from Bassenthwaite Sailing Club

Hoping you all have a great Christmas.

Best wishes from Bassenthwaite Sailing Club

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With Winter taking its grip on the country, and thoughts of sailing slipping away, please don’t forget to remove your boat from the club grounds for safety.

You are, of course, welcome to leave your boat on site for a nominal fee which should be paid to the membership secretary, but please arrange to move it away from the foreshore and minimise the risk of damage through flooding

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.