Saturday brought some blue skies and warmer sailing weather at last. With it there was a strong breeze, and heavy swell, coming down the lake. From time to time some heavy squalls challenged sailors and led to numerous capsizes.
The Fleet Challenge is a weekend series of six races calculated on a personal handicap basis.… Read full article “Fleet Challenge A”
Despite a forecast of light winds, the sun shone, and there was a steadyish breeze to get the fleet of 15 boats around the course.
There was a good mix of boats in the handicap fleet. Unusually Scumper was first to the start with a couple of minutes to spare.… Read full article “Saturday Sailing”
A freezing night left ice on the lake on Saturday morning, but the sun shone, so there was no need for any ice breakers before the influx of visitors attending our open day! Many visitors had the opportunity to go for a sail and experience a taste of our sport.… Read full article “Easter Saturday”
Eddie Ramsden, ISAF judge & NE rules advisor, is giving a talk on the latest rule revisions at DRSC 7pm Friday 15 February. All members welcome
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?”
This year’s prize giving was held at The Castle Inn on 1st December, and many opted to take advantage of the preferential rate to stay the night – there could be a few additional sore heads the morning after the night before as a result!… Read full article “61st Annual Prize Giving and Dinner Dance”
After some very wet weather over the past few days, Sunday started off with some drizzle which faded before racing was underway. The light breeze held throughout the race and was sufficient to power the fleet of 11 boats around the course, though none of the forecast gusts came to fruition.… Read full article “61st Season Draws to a Close”