Congratulations to Sam Hall who has been offered a place in this year’s World Laser Radial Youth Championship. However, as the championship ids due to be held in Japan it is unlikely that Sam will accept the offer – Unless there’s a sponsor out there willing to help!
On Tour
Sam Hall has finished in 4th place in the Scottish Laser Grand Prix in a standard rig this weekend at Largs Sailing Club.
Three Smith brothers sailed at the Yorkshire Dales RS200 open last weekend. Bean and Naomi Smith took 5th overall, but we are not certain where Andy and Rob Smith finished.… Read full article “On Tour”
Another Winner
Congratulations to Sam Hall who won 2nd place in the North West Junior Travellers at Budworth S C on Bank Holiday Monday. Pictured here with a cup and a trophy that he won
Just Can’t Wait!
Toddy and Alan Waugh were down preparing their boats on Saturday, but Toddy just couldn’t wait for sailing to start on Sunday and had to go out for a sail, if only for 10 mins!
It’s Started!
Well, our 2009 sailing season has finally started and we’ve already hosted a major event (before our own boats have even touched the water)
Last week’s Topper Association Winter Regatta was a resounding success and we’ve had lots of thank you notes from competitors and their families, a typical one reads:
“I would be very grateful if you could pass on my thanks to Bassenthwaite Sailing Club for the excellent time we had at the Topper Northern Winter Regatta.… Read full article “It’s Started!”
Sad News
Some of the longer standing members will remember Dot Ingledow. Unfortunately she passed away last week. Her funeral was held at Carlisle Crematorium on Friday 27 March
Really Cold Blast During the Past
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Can you remember what winters used to be like? Well, here’s one of Graham and Judith’s photos to remind us what effect it had on the lake. The framework of the old jetty is in the background, but no sign of the boathouse (not even a twinkle in Jak Jones eye at that stage!) |
Getting Some Practice In
Rich Critchley sent a photo of some keen swimmers at Pilkington Sailing Club in January. The second photo is of the 1993 winning Americas Cup boat Stars and Stripes with a well known club member at the helm (also in January).… Read full article “Getting Some Practice In”
Youth Squad
Below are some pictures of The Youth Squad that turned up at the meeting on 25th Jan.
Emma Smith introduced the new social organisers Becky and Robin Dawson, discussed the sailing programme, and all were happy to start bolting on their races onto club races half way through the season when they had gained more confidence.… Read full article “Youth Squad”
Happy New Year!
 As seen here the webcam caught the New Year revellers’ firework display!A new year and the lake is as glorious as ever, although there might be some small icebergs to contend with if you are in the mood for a sail. |