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!) – how times move on! |
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). I know which sort of practice I prefer!
No, it’s not Mike Moore in the centre of the boat (does look like him though!)
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. Also, she explained the roles of the council, clarified the situation on boat hire, discussed who needed key fobs, volunteered Joe Watkins to be in charge of the Youth Squad notice board. Afterwards all played some pool and ate pizza!
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.
If not too high on your priority list at the moment, remember that the season starts in March and that’s only two months away! Daunting thought |
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.
A request has been made to keep the accessible parking bays free for those members that need to make use of them
Outgoing Commodore Steve Hunt thanked everyone that had helped him during his term of office
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 am very pleased to report that our Bass boy JAMES SPRINGELL beat the rather cocky Keswickians in the only race sailing a battered Pico! |
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.
A very special thanks to the rescue boat lads as yesterday even the toughest members had gone home wet ,tired and cold they kept on moving boats and equipment in pouring rain and even launched a rescue boat and went out to the Bates and did a job on that in an absolute gale. Thanks lads.
I don’t know just who was there but Daphne Beck, Mike Chappell, Mike Turner, Alan Nicholson John Prestridge were some of the people I saw when I arrived late afternoon but a big thank you to all who helped it was very much appreciated by all the members.
Keith Thomas
