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. |
Top Dog
Following the 57th AGM, Dave Nicholson has been elected Commodore. – full list of council members can be found here
Following much discussion it was agreed to alter the championship points awarded for weekend series to be double that of long series to help promote ongoing competition through to the end of the season
The treasurer’s accounts for the year were adopted, and Graham Kirkpatrick gave a vote of thanks to outgoing treasurer William Carruthers retiring after a total of 25 years on Council
Also, following challenges from two partners in crime (Messrs Fairlamb and Macpherson) it was agreed that subscriptions be increased as follows
| Ordinary | £150 |
| Family | £70 |
| Junior | £35 |
| Country | £74 |
| Life | £60 |
| Affiliated | £63 |
| Senior | £105 |
NB Although not a rule change, the launch fee will rise in line with the review of the royalty rent to £27 per boat
Proposed rule amendments were agreed that
- immediate past commodore to be renamed Rear Commodore
- senior members to be eligible for posts on council
- rule 9 reworded to define the club’s financial year
An update was given on the position with our application to the LDNPA for a lawful development certificate in connection with the siting of caravans which is taking an undue period to be resolved by the planners.… Read full article “Top Dog”
Aren’t we privileged?!
Don’t you feel privileged to enjoy such wonderful scenery as this?
The two pictures show it’s not just a fluke!
Up and Coming Star!?
What’s that all about – something to do with Christmas? Not quite.
Who could it be? You guessed it, none other than our own Sam Hall won the Up and Coming Star award at the recent Cumbria Youth Sports awards. Many congratulations to Sam!
RYA Regatta
 There was a Mini Regatta at Derwentwater on 22 October which was an adventure what with the strong winds and freezing temperatures! The kids did really well just to go out and most seemed to love the experience and are hoping for more of these events next year.I |
Thank You!
Would you please convey a very big thank you to all those people who worked so hard yesterday moving boats to safety and moved flying fifteens to a normally safe area but after a massive rise in lake level some people have then moved all the flying fifteens again this morning as the lake was so unbelievably high.… Read full article “Thank You!”
More Water!
The water has continued to rise. All the boats have been recovered from the lake. The wind is picking up. The club is almost marooned. There’s little chance of sailing. Snow is on its way. But hey, it’s November next week – try again then!… Read full article “More Water!”
Whatever Floats Your Boat! Now you see them – Friday
  Please be aware that the heavy wind and rain has topped up the lake and the water is lapping under various boats (including mine!), and some have been blown over. It may be advisable to check or move it, especially as high winds are forecast for SaturdayWell a big thank you to those that worked through the evening to rescue numerous boats and move them to high ground. |