Saturday’s forecast light westerly breeze came in on cue, together with some afternoon sunshine resulting in a pleasant afternoon’s sailing. The gusts that came through were patchy and Robbie D and Big E kept being caught up by William and Ruth, but it was the GPs that benefited from the conditions and Val and Ken Bell continued their form from last weekend to take two firsts in the Tinker Trophy (not that there was a Tinker in sight as they, of course, were here last weekend!).… Read full article “26/27 Sept”
Let Us Know Your Thoughts
With over a month since Bass Week came to an end you should have had time to recover by now! We have sent out emails to most entrants that gave us their details so they can give us some feedback. If you were there could you spare 5 minutes to complete the online questionnaire so that we can take views into account when preparing for next year’s regatta.… Read full article “Let Us Know Your Thoughts”
Busy Weekend
This weekend we hosted as RS200 alongside a Tinker Travellers open, as well as a fleet challenge for club members.
On Saturday the wind was light, and initially did not come from the forecast SW direction. Drizzle came in unexpectedly, but passed through
The wind did freshen slightly from the forecast direction, but would it hold for the rest of the afternoon?… Read full article “Busy Weekend”
RNLI Flower Quiz
Quite a lot of people returned their RNLI quiz papers which were being sold during Bass Week and everyone had done really well. There were quite a few who tied with 95/100. Our own sailing club member Carol Thomas had 97 but the winner, with a total of 98, was Mrs J Kelly of Ennerdale Avenue Workington.… Read full article “RNLI Flower Quiz”
Sunday
The forecast was for a north easterly and that’s what came through, and it freshened as the morning went on. There were comments that the wind was shifty, and that seemed to help keep the racing tight, but it was all to the good and everyone enjoyed the sail.… Read full article “Sunday”
Taking the Mick?!
On Saturday it was a glorious afternoon. The high pressure system removed the clouds, but took the wind too 🙁
There was a gentle breeze to push the fleet around, but it was much less that we’ve been used to all season
OD Mike Moore may have been a little flustered after his drive up to the club as he was held up in traffic queues for 45 mins.… Read full article “Taking the Mick?!”
Weekend Update
The lake level was high yet again, clearly there had bee a substantial amount of rain through the week – perhaps why it stayed relatively dry over the weekend?!
Another weekend series was held this weekend and concluded in a breeze that seemed to increase as the day went along.… Read full article “Weekend Update”
Bank Holiday
| Monday – The wind strengthened and the rain lingered on. Apathy and a postponement meant there was not a lot happening! It seemed unlikely that there would be any sailing but who knows?!After a while the rain cleared a little and the water seemed a little more inviting, but it wasn’t long before the racing was cancelled for the day, so it was time for tents to be dropped, and thrown in the back of cars before heading home. |
Thank You
To all at Bassenthwaite Sailing Club
I would like to thank you on behalf of the charity, Sail 4 Cancer, for your brilliant support during Bass Week. I have returned from holiday to read that the Trident Ladies held a raffle during your regatta to launch their North East Sailing Charity Ball 2010 and that you managed to raise a wonderful £406.45.… Read full article “Thank You”
Weekend Update
Last weekend started with the fifth round of the Celebrity Glass Pursuit Series where the boats with the slowest handicap start first and the remainder at designated intervals behind them. The race was scheduled to be seventy minutes in length and, after an hour, the Mirror of Mik Chappell which had been first away still led.… Read full article “Weekend Update”