In order to get the Club ship shape for the start of the season we have arranged a working party on 17 – 18 March.
Starting 10am till 4pm each day. If you are available for a few hours on either or both days please pop down and help out.… Read full article “Working Party”
It is with great sadness that the club has to announce the passing of one of it’s longest serving members. Caroline Lawson had been a member of the club from the early 60’s and the family have sailed at the club ever since.… Read full article “Sad News”
In my role of Press & PR officer at Bassenthwaite Sailing Club I have been collecting the Newsletters from years gone by. We started out producing an annual publication in 1995 and gave it the title of Foxy Tales. This came from the Club’s fox emblem which, in turn, stemmed from the Club being in the close vicinity of the birthplace of the legendary fox hunter John Peel . … Read full article “The Rise, Fall and Rise Again of Bassenthwaite’s Mirror Fleet”
Every Club expects its members to do their fair share of duties.
With the sailing programme complete duties for OD and safety have been allocated and uploaded to Dutyman.
Please check your inbox for an email from Dutyman, and review the duties that you have been allocated to make sure you are presently available to undertake them.… Read full article “Duty Roster”
As of the AGM the club has been without an Hon Treasurer following William’s resignation after (another) five years in the role.
Clearly it is an important position that needs to be filled urgently. So if you are, or you know someone who could be, interested in becoming Treasurer don’t hesitate to contact William for further details.
Ian Turnbull Rope4Boats will be coming to the Club on Saturday 3rd March 2018 @7pm to to deliver a splicing masterclass. (Session will close at 10pm)
This will be a practical session teaching splicing techniques on modern ropes. £5.00 per head.… Read full article “Splicing Workshop”
In preparation for the General Data Protection Regulation which comes into force in May 2018 we have prepared a Data Privacy Policy.
All members are required to confirm having read the policy which is to be acknowledged by the lead admin member for each membership family group on the WebCollect administration portal used by the sailing club.… Read full article “Data Privacy Policy”
With very best wishes for a happy, healthy and successful 2018 sailing season from everyone at Bass
Great article by the BBC which includes an item on former Commodore and Trustee Mike Denwood
On Sunday 17 December there was a tea party for children young and old, with games, and carol singing. Santa Claus popped in to say hello, arriving by water
Santa even brought an elf along (who didn’t seem best pleased that his mate Rwl backed out!)… Read full article “Christmas Party”