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”
The Street Party That Wasn’t
Due to the cold weather, the scheduled street party was held indoors, red white and Royal blue was the theme. There was again a great selection of sandwiches, nibbles and cakes to keep everyone going until the barbeque this evening!
First Bank Holiday of the Week!
… Read full article “The Street Party That Wasn’t”Diamond Jubilee Celebrations
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The long weekend started on Friday evening with nibbles and drinks followed by a quick Queenie quiz. The winners celebrated by eating their prize of a bar of chocolate….
Saturday morning saw a brief visit by a King(fisher), but the light airs were blown away by the incoming breeze which would give those that ventured out great sailing conditions, albeit hard work!… Read full article “Diamond Jubilee Celebrations”
Dinner Dance 2011
The 60th Annual Prize Giving dinner dance took place at Armathwaite Hall Hotel, Bassenthwaite on Saturday 19 November 2011.
An unexpected quiz, which many found surprisingly challenging, was won by the table with our own quiz masters – Gary and Kayla with the score of 15 out of a max 42!… Read full article “Dinner Dance 2011”
Bonfire Night
Thanks to Mik for these memories from the bonfire night celebrations, and, of course, to all those people who made it happen!
May Bank Holiday
Another glorious day, but the wind is blowing, we are looking into the wind and white horses from the clubhouse. There are a few Catapults getting prepared for their open meeting which is being held alongside club racing.
How many boats will be tempted on to the the water?… Read full article “May Bank Holiday”
Santa Made It!
The cold weather and snow may have prevented some of the regulars from attending the children’s Christmas party, but Santa still made it after skating across the frozen lake (don’t try that at home!).
Before his arrival there were various games and a tea party.… Read full article “Santa Made It!”
Dinner Dance 2010
The 59th Annual Prize Giving dinner dance took place at North Lakes Hotel, Penrith on Saturday 27 November 2010.
After dinner, Ian Preston gave a speech proposing a toast to the club to which Commodore Dave Nicholson responded. Prizes were awarded by Pauline Nicholson.… Read full article “Dinner Dance 2010”
Bonfire Night
For a change, the bonfire night firework display was launched from the jetty. As a result there were some magnificent reflections to be seen on the calm, flooded lake. Thanks to Mik for these images.
Would you believe it?
High winds blew from the south all morning, the Hodgkin boys went out for a practice and worked their socks off beating up the lake, but enjoyed some of the spinnaker legs back. Racing was scheduled for 2.30, and the OD was keen to start on time, but it was as if someone had turned off the power.… Read full article “Would you believe it?”