It was cold out there. Very cold! Especially for Joe who capsized early in the first beat. Thought of retiring?But No – I’m the Sailing Secretary and must show them who’s who!
It was John Reekie who led the fifteen starters at the windward mark.… Read full article “Night Jar 1”
Saturday started with a warm southerly that promised some great sailing conditions. Banter was keen to start in the narrows at Scarness and race down the lake, although his wish was not granted, a course was set taking the fleets up to mark 7.… Read full article “Patience is a virtue”
Entries are now open for The ONE Bassenthwaite Lake Sailing Week 2018.
The Bass Week team have been hard at work for many months to ensure that this years regatta will provide both members and visitors with yet another excellent event.… Read full article “Entries Now Open”
Sunday started with gusting southerly winds which led to some exciting and spectacular spinnaker legs. There were some occasional capsizes as the gusts increased.
The heavier winds suited Mike/Kayla who took an early lead in the F15s and maintained it to the end.… Read full article “Eric Twiname Trust Pennant”
The forecast southerly struggled to come to fruition. Sale Fell seemed to dominate whatever breeze might be available as there were many shadows and the wind came and went from numerous directions.
A fleet of 18 boats made the most of the occasional flurries of wind in the first race, but the outlook was bleak and the race shortened after the second beat.… Read full article “No April Showers Today!”
Some light airs on a wet afternoon were just enough to tempt four boats to the water for the next race in the long MG series. The official starter, aka Herb, opted to have a shore start to minimise exposure to the rain showers.… Read full article “Dampened Enthusiasm”
An Easter easterly helped reduce air temperatures for sailors and campers alike. Fortunately the forecast gusty winds on Saturday eased late morning to encourage a few more boats to race.
Banter/Tim were out in a RS400 and powered through the start line a few seconds early to claim the first individual recall of the season!… Read full article “Easter Holiday”
It is with great sadness that we have learned of the sudden passing of long term member Jim Christie who sailed regularly with grand daughter Poppy.
Jim’s funeral service was held at Carlisle Crematorium on Monday 9th April 2018
Our thoughts are with his wife Ann, grand daughter Poppy, and the rest of Jim’s family at this sad time.
With the arrival of British Summer Time the sun was shining again, but there was no wind on the lake! However, the wind soon filled in from the west for some great sailing conditions to start the 2018 season.
Despite having had four months to prepare it seems that some people weren’t quite ready.… Read full article “And They’re Off!”