We had overcast skies but a constant medium wind from the North East. Julie chose a 0-2 beat and then a near run to 9. Using B midway to 0 this gave three kite legs although the final one was tight.… Read full article “Night Jar 8”
F15 Scottish Championship at Kippford
Three boats from Bassenthwaite competed at the FF Scottish Nationals at Kippford over the weekend.
The first day was good sailing after being towed out from the estuary sailors were surprised to find a force 4/5 wind making good exciting sailing.… Read full article “F15 Scottish Championship at Kippford”
Sultry Saturday
A cloudy start to the day cleared offering mainly sunny spells throughout the afternoon. With no wind at home, several people who turned up were surprised by the strength of the wind as there was some white horses. It again blew from the NE though at 22C it was warmer than recently, and warmer than many other areas of the country!… Read full article “Sultry Saturday”
Whitsun Bank Holiday 2016
The start of half term, another Bank Holiday, and another camping weekend resulted in the unusual sight of a revision/homework table in the clubhouse on Friday night.
Saturday was delightfully sunny, and despite a forecast for very light airs, the wind did fill in to get racing underway.… Read full article “Whitsun Bank Holiday 2016”
Sun Filled Weekend
Saturday started with another well attended training session. The wind, though patchy initially, filled in from the north west and backed to the west as the afternoon went on.
There was a good mix of boats across the four fleets, together with some close racing.… Read full article “Sun Filled Weekend”
Night Jar 3
This time we had wind! A constant force 4 Easterly. Alex set a course from 0 of B-1-0 which was deliberately short so he put up 6 laps. What he didn’t reckon on was the speed of the Musto Skiff and lap times of 5 mins!… Read full article “Night Jar 3”
Night Jar 2
The wind was extremely light last Thursday and it was no different for this second round. There were 13 starters and an X-shaped course 0-9-B-A. The starboard pin was alongside the Bates and Mike & Eric’s GP were luffed into the Bates.… Read full article “Night Jar 2”
May Day Bank Holiday 2016
There’s a busy weekend ahead as, in addition to club racing, we are holding the RS Tera Northerns and a Catapult open.
Busy is an understatement – a fleet of 35 Teras sailed two races, then club racing took place including a fleet of 10 Catapults, followed by another two races for the Teras.… Read full article “May Day Bank Holiday 2016”
Night Jar 1
The chances for racing looked slim with heavy snow falling and even settling on roads leading to the Club. But it stopped before the start time.
Seven boats took to the water – and then the wind dropped! What little there was appeared to be coming from the East and Joan in the Bates set a course from upwind of 0 towards 3 with 1 and 0 following.… Read full article “Night Jar 1”
Great North Asymmetric Challenge 2016
We are pleased to be hosting this year’s GNAC.
Good winds were forecast, good competition, good food, and lots of special birthday celebrations to enjoy!
Despite the good forecast, the winds at lake level were variable to say the least, challenging OD Andy Smith to find a mean direction to set the windward/leeward course to avoid a reach/reach situation.… Read full article “Great North Asymmetric Challenge 2016”