After Winter maintenance identified some major defects in the top part of the flagstaff. The substantial repairs have been completed and the pole re-erected in time for Bass Week much to the relief of our vice commodore, and he expresses his personal thanks to Scumper and Alan Smith for all their efforts in organising its repair and reinstatement.
Daws on course, of course!
Well done to Ethan Dawson who competed in the Topper 4.2 Nationals last weekend at Leigh and Lowton. There were 45 entries and Ethan finished 39th.
He won a prize for completing all nine races, especially impressive as Saturday’s wind hit 28 knots!… Read full article “Daws on course, of course!”
RYA Training Day
Des Wright, Ken West, Emma Smith, Ellen and Jamie Kerr, Jordan and Arnie Helling enjoyed a race training day with Pete Robinson from the RYA. The wind was gusty and many enjoyed the warm water of the lake, but everyone agreed they had learned many simple techniques and learned more about the rules to help them gain confidence to start racing. … Read full article “RYA Training Day”
Sam’s Success
Sam Hall was sailing at Coniston on Saturday where he secured a hat trick of wins and received a £15 prize.
Sunday Soaking
The wind seemed unexpectedly light when sailors turned up, but as the start time arrived, the wind picked up and the rain moved in – it was relentless until lunchtime.… Read full article “Sam’s Success”
Congratulations!
Many congratulations to vice commodore Stephen Kirkpatrick and his wife Claire following the birth of their daughter Georgina Elizabeth, a sister for Henry and Thomas, who weighed in at 7lb11oz on Tuesday evening. Mother and baby doing well.
Well done to Emily for guessing it would be a girl called Elizabeth!
Volvo Champion Club Status
After almost two years of preparation we have been awarded Volvo RYA Champion Club status. The award will provide a basis upon which our Junior and Youth sections can develop and the young sailors involved will benefit from the programmes available from the Volvo Champion scheme.… Read full article “Volvo Champion Club Status”
Max DeRedder
It is with sadness that we have learned that former member Max DeRedder has passed away. Max was a long standing member of the sailing club and held the office of sailing secretary for a short while. Our condolences go to his wife Pat.… Read full article “Max DeRedder”
Sam’s Success
Are there any more of these double Ss I can play?!
Sam Hall came second in the latest round of NW Junior Traveller’s event held at Ullswater YC on Saturday
Soggy Sunday
As forecast, the day started damp and it didn’t get any better.… Read full article “Sam’s Success”
Timeless!
Here’s a pic of the Lawson family from Bass Week over 40 years ago!
Some things never change – Jack, Carol and David look just the same, while Pete is half naked – as usual!
RIB is Named
The wheels of bureaucracy may turn slowly, but we get there in the end! Our RIB (newest rescue boat) has been adorned with a formal name plate ‘Gerald’ in memory of former Commodore Gerald Powell, father of Emma Smith , who passed away a couple of years ago.