Campers woke to glorious sunshine and a mirror like lake. Flurries of wind passed through but didn’t bed in until mid morning, which is just as well because there were over 60 boats in five fleets getting ready for five scheduled races – all in all a very busy day!… Read full article “NWJTT, NW Areas and Lakeland Laser Open”

Where was the promised Sunday sunshine? Campers woke to a drizzly morning and guess what – no wind!

Miraculously some finally appeared and the rescue lads were called back urgently from their early lunch in Cockermouth. The OD started the race and spinnakers even managed to fly.… Read full article “A day of mixed fortunes….”

13 intrepid Flying Fifteens set off in the wet but unfortunately not wild conditions. After moving the Bates four times the OD decided that it was now or never and the postponement flag was dropped.

Yet again Ian/Lezli-Ann were over the line and the rest of the fleet whizzed off-ha ha!!… Read full article “Unlucky for some!”

This weekend Bass hosted the third Great North Asymmetric Challenge. Not that the sailors were the only ones facing a challenge, because the OD, Commodore Andy Smith had to cope with swinging winds to set suitable windward leeward courses!

Conditions varied throughout the afternoon, with some light patches to contend with at times, and great planing conditions at others.… Read full article “Great North Asymmetric Challenge”

You may well be aware that the National Youth Regatta 2013 is being held at Bassenthwaite from 22-26 July this year.

With 200+ boats, approx 300 junior sailors, plus support staff etc there is a massive amount of co-ordination required to aid smooth running of the regatta.… Read full article “NSSA – Can You Help?”