Saturday morning was wet and blustery, then as the rain cleared the wind dropped so that by the first race there was a force 2 westerly, but it was by no means steady.

Although the fleets are small, there is a high calibre of sailors ensuring competitive racing leading to some close overall positions, and little margin for error in the 200s, although most suffered from a bad move/gust at some point.… Read full article “RS200 Northern Tour & Scottish Series & RS Vareo Gul Grand Prix”

There was a good forecast, wind and weather wise, for this weekend’s GP14 open meeting. 17 boats turned out to compete. The first race was sailed in pleasant sunshine but with a sadly inconsistent breeze. The forecast southerly was usurped (mostly) by a north westerly, which varied considerably in pressure. … Read full article “GP14 Northern Bell/Border Bell Travellers”

There were 41 entrants competing as part of the NWJTT. Fortunately the wind was not as strong as forecast, and the sun was shining too – what a bonus! (The severe weather warning, forecasting flash floods, hit nearby Carlisle which suffered a terrific thunderstorm, with hailstones – The Bass micro climate strikes again!!)… Read full article “North West Juniors Travellers Trophy & Topper Open Meeting”

The Flying 15 Northern Championship was held at Bass this weekend. The forecast was for a weekend of strong winds – which was what was delivered. There should be some exciting racing!!

Sixteen visitors arrived to join the six Bass F15s.… Read full article “Flying 15 Northern Championship”

Bass is pleased to host the first ever Great North Asymmetric Challenge which is sponsored by Ronstan. Conditions at first were blustery to such an extent that two masts were broken in the first race! The breeze did increase for the next race and several boats dropped out due to capsizes.… Read full article “The Great North Asymmetric Challenge”

The wind did eventually abate encouraging the Catapults to venture on to the water to hopefully get three races in of their Northern Championships. Their first race was started early at 10.30hrs and the conditions encouraged some club boats to take to the water also, but the squalls set in as they were rigging sails.… Read full article “Holiday Monday”

As forecast, the blustery winds have passed through leaving good racing conditions for the fleet and their early start (Shame Jim Christie thought he was starting at 10.30 too!)

A fleet of 13 boats are taking part in this year’s event, and according to our F15 fleet captain, they had the worst start ever!… Read full article “F15 Team Racing”

This weekend we are hosting the GP14 Inlands. The rain has passed over and there is a forecast for a good southerly breeze all weekend.

There is a fleet list of 42 boats all ready and waiting for some excellent racing, and that is what they got!… Read full article “GP14 National Inland Championship”

This weekend the lake was taken over by RS 200s, 400s and Vareos, all sailing as separate fleets. As they are all asymmetric boats, the courses were windward/leeward.

With eight races scheduled, all the races were to be short and sharp.… Read full article “RS Open”