By the time Saturday racing came around many needed to refocus having had a couple of fun days since arriving on Thursday for the extended weekend.
The day had started with a coffee morning for Caroline in aid of cancer research.… Read full article “August Bank Holiday”
It is with great sadness that we have learnt of the unexpected passing of Judith Corry yesterday. Judith has been ill for some time and was pleased to make it to Bass Week.
Judith and her family have had sailing in their blood, had association with the club for over 40 years, and been active members for nearly 10 years.… Read full article “Sad News”
We will be holding a Cancer Research Coffee Morning in the clubhouse, Bank holiday Saturday at 1030. Everyone welcome.
Tea, coffee and juice will be provided. Please support the event by bringing along a contribution for the table, biscuits, scones, cake, etc.… Read full article “Coffee and Cakes for Caroline”
With the tale end of storm Betty forecast to be affecting racing, there was a select few potential sailors turned out on Sunday. In fact, there was a good base wind, without any major gusts, that was mild, and it stayed dry!… Read full article “Sunday Pennant”
With many families having been sailing elsewhere in the past week, and another wet and windy forecast, there was only a few takers for the weekend fleet challenge.
Though sailing secretary John Reekie in his Solo led throughout the first race, it was not to be in the second one, which was led by Tim/Barbara in a F15, as John capsized, and headed for the wrong marks!… Read full article “Fleet Challenge B”
It’s all go on the road this week, with members all over the UK and some in Europe representing Bassenthwaite Sailing Club.
At the Solo Nationals at Hayling Island Sailing Club, Ian Hopwood is very respectable 10/95 after 8 races.
Representing Cumbria at the NSSA championship at Draycote Water SC, Henry Bullen and Matthew Somerville are racing an RS200 and Henry and Thomas Kirkpatrick are sailing ILCAs.… Read full article “Spreading our wings”
After a week of unsettled weather, the weekend was set follow suit with more wind and rain! However, whatever might be happening elsewhere did not affect the Bass micro climate as, on arrival, the lake was mirror like.
A very light breeze filled in quickly, and there was interest in having a race, so, after a brief postponement, a dozen boats over three fleets started the first race of the weekend series.… Read full article “Wet weekend”
There was a fleet of 51 boats for this year’s NW Junior Travellers Trophy. The forecast was for a base F3 wind gusting F5, but it didn’t put off any of the young sailors.
Racing got underway at 12 noon, just after a squall arrived, but didn’t cause many capsizes.… Read full article “North West Junior Travellers Trophy 2023”
Sunday’s forecast of F2 gusting F3 from the SW was somewhat elusive when sailors arrived, keen to race. Unexpectedly the wind filled in from the NE, only to fade again. When the SW breeze appeared racing got underway, but the shifting winds caused flat spots at both gybe marks despite holding for the main beat!… Read full article “Unsettled Sunday”
On Saturday there was a one day open for Lasers, Solos, and Teras with an entry of 25 boats over the three fleets. Warm weather had returned with a forecast of light F2 winds gusting F3 generally from the SSE.
Racing got underway on time at 11am with just one Laser, Richard Benson from Tynemouth, being OCS, and having to return.… Read full article “Laser, Solo and Tera Open 2023”