Perhaps due to a wet and windy forecast, there weren’t a lot of eager participants for the weekend championship series so the OD cancelled the racing on Saturday.
Though forecast to be stronger on Sunday, several sailors turned up, looked at the conditions, and four opted to race, two GPs, a Vareo and a F15.… Read full article “Rain, Rain Go Away”
Asymmetric dinghies from all five corners of the north (as in north north, proper White Walker territory without the dragons) and visitors from Scotland, & Cambridge littered the shores of Bassenthwaite Lake, with old and new friends catching up over a brew and breakfast before heading onto the water to challenge for the 10th Great North Asymmetric Challenge, sponsored by Lakes Legendary Ales.… Read full article “GNAC 2021”
Congratulations to our very own Mr Robbie D, who finished 5th at last weekend’s Solo Inland National Championships in a fleet of 73 boats.
The Tinker fleet returned for their annual visit and enjoyed F3-4 westerly winds on a mild, and overcast day, with some sunny spells.
The gusts caused a couple of capsizes, and there was some minor gear failures, but racing was good and competitive.… Read full article “Tinker Trophy”
After the extended camping weekend and prior to the 7-week A66 weekend roadworks, on Saturday a south easterly breeze took all 3 fleets on a lopsided beat to the infamous gap, during which no matter about the odd change in wind direction, ‘keep going left before heading to the windward mark’ was the mantra.… Read full article “Weekend 4/5 September”
The August Bank Holiday camping weekend commenced early for some, thanks to an extra nights camping. A fine forecast helped with numbers both on and off the water. The Night Jar started in a steadyish easterly and a beautiful view of the setting sun on Skiddaw.… Read full article “Bank Holiday Weekend”
Torrential overnight rain faded late morning, as did the wind, but with only one potential competitor in attendance racing was cancelled for the day.
Sunday started in a similar way, dry after a wet night, and little wind, but with a few more sailors interested in racing.… Read full article “Soggy Saturday”
After a busy day on Saturday hosting the triathlon, Sunday was somewhat quieter, sedate, and soggy!
The breeze was intermittent, but a selection of sailors were keen to make their visit worthwhile, so, with the Bates being a reluctant participant, there was a shore based start line.
With increased prevalence of COVID infections and the cancellation of the ET Championships, members had the club to themselves for the weekend, and benefitted from the Bass microclimate. The forecast showers did not come to fruition, whilst the sailing was underway at least!… Read full article “ET Weekend”
We are saddened to learn that Tony Fisher died yesterday.
Longer term members will recall that Tony crewed for Ian Campbell for many years, and was an active member of council for a while.
Our thoughts are with his brother at this sad time
Tony’s funeral is being held on 14th.… Read full article “Sad News”