Sam’s Heading High
Sam Hall’s received a letter from Simon Wergan, the RYA youth racing manager, inviting him to join the GBR transition training programme. Transition training is a year long programme which aims to support the most talented junior sailors to make a successful transition into the national youth squad.
He wishes to thank everyone at Bassenthwaite who has helped, encouraged and supported him in any way, and he intends to make the most of this great opportunity.
Clever So and So
Bass Week legend/ pain in the bum (Not my words!), Alan Roberts has just won the under 18s in the Enterprise Junior Nationals and came third overall. Who has he been lying about his age to – us or them?!
Well done
Nappy Times!
Congratulations to Mark and Kirstie Somerville on the much awaited birth of a son, Matthew Lawrie, and first grandchild for John and Wendy…and then there were two!
Also, congratulations go to Lesley and Andrew Drummond on the birth of their daughter Iona Alice – all doing well
Two in a week! Any more to report?
The Fleets Have Increased in Size
Two boats in one day! First there was the champagne launch of Mik Chappell’s new Mirror ‘Cadfarch’ – it means Charger, I believe. He did admit to trawling the spinnaker on its first launch 🙁
Secondly, Ken Allen’s Flying 15 which has been in storage for too many years now, has been bought by Tim Chittenden and reappeared at the club. No doubt the launch is imminent.
As for racing, the wind was lighter than forecast but did freshen slightly at times so that there was the opportunity to plane, and also for Toggle to capsize! Results are not yet to hand but it is expected that Bean and Naomi won both handicap races, while Mike Fairlamb won the GPs, and Mik the Mirrors.
For those that didn’t get a chance to see the final results of the Night Jar on Thursday due to a printer problem, they’re printed below. Congratulations to Alan Nicholson
Sunday Sailing
As forecast, the day has been dry and started with a bit of wind.
The youth squad ventured down the lake for a picnic while racing for the MJM Trophy and Asymmetric Cup took place in the north end. The RS200s made the most of the winds in the asymmetrics’ windward leeward course with Andy and Emma taking pole position again
Mike Moore and Kayla broke away from the lasers when the wind picked up on the bottom reach of their course, to win the race.
The afternoon breeze was topped up by the sea breeze. Mike Moore was admiring the coxless fours (well they were female!) practising on the lake, and declined to gybe when perhaps he should have done. He must have bought the OD an extra drink at lunchtime as he was asked whether he wanted to sail another lap, and opted to sail it (Kayla suggested that this was because he wanted to check out the rowers’ biceps again), only to find, to his surprise, it was his fastest lap and it helped him secure another first in the series ahead of Ian Macpherson.
The RS200s, led by Andy, again came to the fore despite the strengthening winds helping William in his RS400 break away from the fleet a bit more. Toggle was doing very well after the first lap and rounded just behind William but ahead of the 200s, however, a capsize on the following run lost him some precious ground, but he still finished 3rd overall. Stephen Kirkpatrick and Lucy Cowan in a Vago had a little more capsize practice but may have been relieved to finish just as the race was shortened for the lead boat.
The youth squad had an enjoyable picnic down the lake, but returned in to the main bay as the wind had picked up. The chat in the changing room (not that I was listening) was with much glee about the number of capsizes that each had had. One had lost count. Another had dry capsizes and kept his hair dry (or was he just careful in the shower?!). A successful event which will no doubt be repeated. Thanks to Rhonwen and her team for organising it.
PS Congratulations to Kirstie Somerville who celebrated her 30th birthday!
Blink and You’d Miss It!
In case you haven’t noticed we’ve broken through the 100,000 hits to this website – Thank you!
Club member Ian MacPherson claims to be that 100,000th visitor last Saturday (and he’s now provided the evidence!). Still must determine what the prize is……. 🙂
Scottish Traveller
On Saturday/Sunday�28th. and 29th. June Sam took part in�the�laser radial event at Largo Bay S C Regatta in Scotland.
This was part of the Scottish Traveller Series. Sam tied on points for 2nd. place but finished 3rd. on countback.
There were 16 laser radials taking part.
He is seen here collecting his prize.
More Traveller’s Trophies!
Saturday 14th. June 2008, Junior North West Travellers Series. Congratulations to Sam Hall who won all three races and received his trophy from Bolton SC’s Commodore.All competitors are looking forward to competing at Bassenthwaite on July 5th.
Are You Man Enough?
That was the challenge that Zoo magazine set. to find their Man of the Year.Six hundred applicants, 10 finalists and one weekend at Commando Training Centre later, they found him. Our own boatman Tom Strong was one of those 10 and came 3rd overall! Well done Tom!