Imagine being in a fleet of 180 boats at an Inland Championship. Where would you expect to finish? Could you have done as well as Ethan Dawson who finished a very commendable 85th at the Topper Inlands held at Grafham over the weekend?… Read full article “How Would You Have Done?”
May Bank Holiday
Monday
While the South seemed to be basking in bank holiday sunshine, Monday started overcast with light shifting winds in the bay, but with apparently steadier winds from the south, after a delayed start trying to find steadier winds, the OD opted to take the fleet down to mark 14.… Read full article “May Bank Holiday”
Skiddaw or Broke
The sociable social secretary broke from tradition and arranged a walk up Skiddaw come rain or shine. Unfortunately the weather was not the latter!
The group did make it to the top after 1hr 24mins and hope to back at the club in time for sailing…
Thursday Update
Thursday evening was, again, dry with a SW F4 wind which was surprisingly constant. So no capsizes and only a quick broach from Rory Yardley’s Fifteen. Ten boats were out including John Reekie with Joe Watkins in the Merlin which started half a leg behind.… Read full article “Thursday Update”
Great North Asymmetric Challenge
This weekend Bass hosted the third Great North Asymmetric Challenge. Not that the sailors were the only ones facing a challenge, because the OD, Commodore Andy Smith had to cope with swinging winds to set suitable windward leeward courses!
Conditions varied throughout the afternoon, with some light patches to contend with at times, and great planing conditions at others.… Read full article “Great North Asymmetric Challenge”
Time for Night Jar
The first round of the Night Jar A series took place this week. There were only nine competitors probably due to the damp weather earlier in the day. But it was sunny with a good enduring westerly in the evening. The centre of interest before the start was Mike Fairlamb’s home built Streaker which was immaculate before its first launch.… Read full article “Time for Night Jar”
Sunday Roundup
Sunday started off wet and blustery, but as the morning went on the gusts eased (well some of them did!).
The wind had a massive curve in it such that the expected beat up the eastern shore was nearly a fetch to 5, followed by some wallowing (Ian reckoned he was going backwards at one stage) in the shade of Sale Fell before the gusts kicked in again (which caught several people out).… Read full article “Sunday Roundup”
Pursuit Underway
The Celebrity Glass Pursuit got underway on a sunny Saturday afternoon with a strong breeze to boot. There was some confusion with the start sequence when a Topper unexpectedly appeared on the start line, but Herb was on the ball and kept everything in order.… Read full article “Pursuit Underway”
21 years on…
Ethan Dawson has been selected to represent the West Zone at the Eric Twiname Championships held at Rutland 11/12 May 2013, a mere 21 years after his dad Robin, Commodore Andy and Vice Commodore Mark were selected for the same event!… Read full article “21 years on…”
Bass Week
The Bass Week brochure has been printed and should arrive on past entrants doorsteps in the next few days.
Take advantage of the substantial discounts by entering before the first deadline of 15 June. This year you can save on postage by entering online and paying by bank transfer or PayPal.… Read full article “Bass Week”