Snow on Skiddaw is always a wonderful sight, but not necessarily an excuse to be sailing! Despite it being cold and quite windy, the Campbells, the MacGregors, and Neil rigged up. Neil G thought better of it before launch after bringing in the Bates� Wisely!

Neil/Archie went out and had some fun playing with the kite. James/Jenny went out too, but then Jenny realised it was too cold for her hands. They kindly offered to start then go in, but Neil wasn’t going to sail round and keep everyone out in the cold, so it was agreed to call it a day.

Thanks to Mike and Jack for their efforts setting the course only to find there was no takers!

Though we obviously can�t reveal a lady�s age, we are delighted to congratulate long time member Isobel Currie on her very special centenarian birthday!

The final championship weekend series of the season had a delayed start due to a lack of OD. The wind had filled in since the morning, and kept blowing a better than forecast F2-3 which freshened slightly as the afternoon went on.

There were just 9 boats over two fleets, led by Chris/Jack in RS200, but it was Mike/Jack in a Graduate that won both races. The GPs were led and won by AJ/Sue following an impressive flying start, with Nigel/Glynis 2nd.

Soon after the start of the 2nd race Neil/Archie in their RS200 lost their jib halyard bringing their race to an early conclusion.

No capsizes, or hairy planing conditions, but a pleasant afternoon�s racing.

Sunday morning�s wind was lighter than originally forecast and there were three contenders eager to sail, so that�s what they did! The conditions were mixed, with some lulls, and some good reaches, but the big gusts never appeared.

There was some close racing between the RS200s of Chris/Evie and Neil/Archie in both races with Chris generally mastering the beats while Neil gained off wind. However in the last race Neil broke away with a prolonged plane to prevent Chris having a clean sweep in the series.

AJ/Sue’s single win on Saturday was sufficient to win them the GP Stables Prize.

The handicap Comet Trophy was won by Chris/Jack&Evie, with Neil/Archie 2nd, and Mike/Jack 3rd

Final results

Some may have realised the webcam is not up to date (possibly due to a power cut)

You may wish to check if your boat is shown on the pictures and if you need to remove it before the next high tide or storm.

If you don�t intend sailing anymore this season, as it is autumn, the best way to avoid storm or flood damage is move your boat, preferably home, as soon as Keswick campsite has a flood warning because the club floods 24 hours later.

Many Flying 15 sailors will be saddened to learn of the death of John Hardisty. John has had a long association with the club, and was a regular visitor to Bass Week until about 2015. Indeed his wife Lesley first attended when she was a teenager!

Our thoughts are with Lesley and their family at this sad time.

Funeral will be held at 1445 on Wednesday 6th September at Mountsett crematorium, Ewehurst Rd, Dipton, Stanley. DH9 9JP

Dress code – No suits. Bright colours.

No flowers, donations to Cancer Research.

It is with great sadness that we have learnt of the unexpected passing of Judith Corry yesterday. Judith has been ill for some time and was pleased to make it to Bass Week.

Judith and her family have had sailing in their blood, had association with the club for over 40 years, and been active members for nearly 10 years.

Our thoughts are with husband Angus, and son James, together with the rest of their family at this sad time.

Judith�s funeral is planned for 12 Noon 15th September at Saltwell crematorium. Everyone is invited back to the Ravensworth Arms in Kibblesworth NE11 0ER.

We will be holding a Cancer Research Coffee Morning in the clubhouse, Bank holiday Saturday at 1030. Everyone welcome.

Tea, coffee and juice will be provided. Please support the event by bringing along a contribution for the table, biscuits, scones, cake, etc.

Catch up with friends, enjoy some culinary goodies and make a donation to support the invaluable research work carried out by Cancer Research UK.

Anyone taking part in sail training can choose their cake and we will keep it safe for them!

Thank you.

It�s all go on the road this week, with members all over the UK and some in Europe representing Bassenthwaite Sailing Club.

At the Solo Nationals at Hayling Island Sailing Club, Ian Hopwood is very respectable 10/95 after 8 races.

Representing Cumbria at the NSSA championship at Draycote Water SC, Henry Bullen and Matthew Somerville are racing an RS200 and Henry and Thomas Kirkpatrick are sailing ILCAs. Henry and Matthew are currently 5/21 in the fast fleet and finished 2nd in the knockout Mount-Haes trophy! In the 28 boat ILCA 6 fleet, Thomas and Henry are sailing hard, posting some good results in the mid-teens.

It�s been a blast (literally) at Abersoch Dinghy Week, with big winds and waves taking it�s toll. Steve Hunt and Ruth Critchley are 3/14 in the symmetrical fleet which is made up mostly of Fireballs and Merlin�s. In the asymmetric fleet, the battle of the Exleys has traded blow for blow, with the odd capsize here and there driving the debrief banter. With 2 days to go, Dave and Jack are 5/27 with Charlie and Caroline in 7th. Also in the Assy fleet is Phil and Oscar Davenport sailing their RS200 and Paul and Grace Allen sailing a 59er. Phil and Oscar started strong, revelling in the big winds and seas (1.5 mile offshore!) and are currently 11/27 and 6/15 RS200. As for Paul and Grace it was all a bit much, having counted an 8th, 7th and 6th but didn�t launch when it was wild and are now back home for Grace�s birthday tomorrow.

Oversees, newly crowned Irish National Champions Phil and Oliver Smith , sailing Lamborbeanie sit in 4/53 after 5 races in the Mirror World Champs.

And finally, proper oversees, it�s been high drama at the RS Feva World Championship at Follonica in Italy. For Toby Kidd and Charlie Rowell, it nearly didn�t happen because Toby had a dislocated finger and whilst on route to Italy received a phone call to say he needed urgent surgery. Toby ended up heading home, getting sorted and then flew out alone to join Charlie, Stacey and Martin in Zurich. Grace Stockdale and Iona Cheyne are also competing at the worlds, with both teams in the bronze fleet and looking forward to lighter winds � it looks like wild conditions after viewing the event photos.

Follow results below for all events mentioned.

Solo results

NSSA results

NSSA ILCA results

Abersoch Dinghy Week results

Mirror results

Feva Worlds results

After a week of unsettled weather, the weekend was set follow suit with more wind and rain! However, whatever might be happening elsewhere did not affect the Bass micro climate as, on arrival, the lake was mirror like.

A very light breeze filled in quickly, and there was interest in having a race, so, after a brief postponement, a dozen boats over three fleets started the first race of the weekend series. The wind was fickle and shifty, and two laps were completed.

Though several boats headed straight to shore on finishing, some wanted to race again , so they did, but it was drifting conditions for both legs, with the wind starting to fill in after some boats finished!

Sunday’s wet and windy forecast came to fruition. Although there were some gusts passing through, the drizzle seemed sufficient to discourage most of the sailors that turned up from opting to race, as the general wind strength appeared sailable.

It was just Neil/Archie in their RS200, and Paul in a Laser, that rose to the challenge and raced. The conditions were good, no capsizes, but very few scary planing opportunities. Two races were sailed back to back before lunch, but that was enough so there was no further racing.

In the GPs, Dave/Lynn won both Saturday races to win the McMillan Cup, with Nigel/Glenys 2nd.

The handicap Grisedale Cup was won by Mike/Jack in a Graduate, with Neil/Archie in a RS200 2nd.

Alex/Saskia in a Mirror won the Round Table Tankard for the slow handicap

Final results

Congratulations go to Phil and Oliver Smith having won the Mirror Irish National Championship at Sligo, which are a precursor to the world championship being held this coming week.