Well not exactly sultry, but still very mild! The recent rain has found its way into the lake, which has risen significantly through the week. Ensure your boat is safe in case of significant rises in the lake level over the next few days.… Read full article “Sultry Saturday”
Autumn beds in
After recent rain, and stormy weather, the temperature has dipped again, and cloud moved in for a damp afternoon’s sailing to start the Saturday Autumn series.
The wind enabled sailors to enjoy some exciting planing early in the first race which was led by Scumper/Matty in a RS400, followed by James/Jenny in a GP, and Mike/Jack in a Graduate.… Read full article “Autumn beds in”
Final Weekend Series
The final championship weekend series of the season had a delayed start due to a lack of OD. The wind had filled in since the morning, and kept blowing a better than forecast F2-3 which freshened slightly as the afternoon went on.… Read full article “Final Weekend Series”
Lake Levels
Some may have realised the webcam is not up to date (possibly due to a power cut)
You may wish to check if your boat is shown on the pictures and if you need to remove it before the next high tide or storm.… Read full article “Lake Levels”
Great North Asymmetric Challenge 2023
This year’s GNAC attracted over 60 boats from as far as afield as East Lothian in Scotland and Llandegfedd in South Wales. There was a promising forecast F4 wind gusting F6, though as it was from the ENE it restricted the windward/leeward course length slightly.… Read full article “Great North Asymmetric Challenge 2023”
Tinker Trophy 2023
With the schools back, the weather has perked up for a brief Indian summer and providing champagne sailing conditions. The Tinker Association had a smaller fleet than usual for their open meeting, while club boats were racing in a weekend series for the Tinker Trophy.… Read full article “Tinker Trophy 2023”
Sad News
Many Flying 15 sailors will be saddened to learn of the death of John Hardisty. John has had a long association with the club, and was a regular visitor to Bass Week until about 2015. Indeed his wife Lesley first attended when she was a teenager!… Read full article “Sad News”
August Bank Holiday
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”
Sad News
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”
Coffee and Cakes for Caroline
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”