Toddy and Alan Waugh were down preparing their boats on Saturday, but Toddy just couldn’t wait for sailing to start on Sunday and had to go out for a sail, if only for 10 mins!
It’s Started!
Well, our 2009 sailing season has finally started and we’ve already hosted a major event (before our own boats have even touched the water)
Last week’s Topper Association Winter Regatta was a resounding success and we’ve had lots of thank you notes from competitors and their families, a typical one reads:
“I would be very grateful if you could pass on my thanks to Bassenthwaite Sailing Club for the excellent time we had at the Topper Northern Winter Regatta.… Read full article “It’s Started!”
Sad News
Some of the longer standing members will remember Dot Ingledow. Unfortunately she passed away last week. Her funeral was held at Carlisle Crematorium on Friday 27 March
Topper Association Winter Regatta 21/22 March
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With 85 boats entered the site was very busy this morning as campers woke to a misty morning after a cold night. Saturday’s racing should have started at 11am but the mist was very slow to clear and it was after 2pm before the fleet took to the water. |
Really Cold Blast During the Past
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Can you remember what winters used to be like? Well, here’s one of Graham and Judith’s photos to remind us what effect it had on the lake. The framework of the old jetty is in the background, but no sign of the boathouse (not even a twinkle in Jak Jones eye at that stage!) |
Turn Up The Heat!
There was a good turn out for Sunday’s walk, which avoided the icy hillside of Sale Fell and went to Wythop Mill, Embleton and back to the Club.
Meanwhile you’ll note that the heating has been turned on to melt the ice which has formed in the recent past.… Read full article “Turn Up The Heat!”
Getting Some Practice In
Rich Critchley sent a photo of some keen swimmers at Pilkington Sailing Club in January. The second photo is of the 1993 winning Americas Cup boat Stars and Stripes with a well known club member at the helm (also in January).… Read full article “Getting Some Practice In”
Youth Squad
Below are some pictures of The Youth Squad that turned up at the meeting on 25th Jan.
Emma Smith introduced the new social organisers Becky and Robin Dawson, discussed the sailing programme, and all were happy to start bolting on their races onto club races half way through the season when they had gained more confidence.… Read full article “Youth Squad”
Happy New Year!
 As seen here the webcam caught the New Year revellers’ firework display!A new year and the lake is as glorious as ever, although there might be some small icebergs to contend with if you are in the mood for a sail. |
Christmas Comes But Once a Year…
…and when it does Santa gets an invite to the Bass children’s party. A fresh layer of snow meant he could again land on Skiddaw and get a lift across the lake in a dory using Rudolph’s nose to show the way
He was greeted by the new social secretary Lucy and then came in to sing a few Christmas songs and gave out some early Christmas presents
This year there were some small Santas too!… Read full article “Christmas Comes But Once a Year…”