Asymmetric dinghies from all five corners of the north (as in north north, proper White Walker territory without the dragons) and visitors from Scotland, & Cambridge littered the shores of Bassenthwaite Lake, with old and new friends catching up over a brew and breakfast before heading onto the water to challenge for the 10th Great North Asymmetric Challenge, sponsored by Lakes Legendary Ales.… Read full article “GNAC 2021”
Solo Performance
Congratulations to our very own Mr Robbie D, who finished 5th at last weekend’s Solo Inland National Championships in a fleet of 73 boats.
Transom Trophy
An opportunity to use some spare camping days, resulted in a good turnout for another weekend series, especially in the slow handicap fleet with many of the Cadet squad racing.
Saturday was overcast, with a light, variable, breeze from the south, with variable being the operative word!… Read full article “Transom Trophy”
Tinker Trophy
The Tinker fleet returned for their annual visit and enjoyed F3-4 westerly winds on a mild, and overcast day, with some sunny spells.
The gusts caused a couple of capsizes, and there was some minor gear failures, but racing was good and competitive.… Read full article “Tinker Trophy”
Weekend 4/5 September
After the extended camping weekend and prior to the 7-week A66 weekend roadworks, on Saturday a south easterly breeze took all 3 fleets on a lopsided beat to the infamous gap, during which no matter about the odd change in wind direction, ‘keep going left before heading to the windward mark’ was the mantra.… Read full article “Weekend 4/5 September”
Bank Holiday Weekend
The August Bank Holiday camping weekend commenced early for some, thanks to an extra nights camping. A fine forecast helped with numbers both on and off the water. The Night Jar started in a steadyish easterly and a beautiful view of the setting sun on Skiddaw.… Read full article “Bank Holiday Weekend”
Soggy Saturday
Torrential overnight rain faded late morning, as did the wind, but with only one potential competitor in attendance racing was cancelled for the day.
Sunday started in a similar way, dry after a wet night, and little wind, but with a few more sailors interested in racing.… Read full article “Soggy Saturday”
Soggy Sunday
After a busy day on Saturday hosting the triathlon, Sunday was somewhat quieter, sedate, and soggy!
The breeze was intermittent, but a selection of sailors were keen to make their visit worthwhile, so, with the Bates being a reluctant participant, there was a shore based start line.
Flying 15 Northern Championship 2021
It was fanstastic to have a fleet of 23 Flying 15s for their northern championship. They enjoyed champagne sailing conditions throughout the sunny afternoon. Of course, there were a few shifts to contend with, but that’s Bass!
The fleet got away to a clean start for the first race, and the first beat seemed to set the tone for the four leaders, none of which changed position, despite various challenges, so the win went to Andy McKee/Rich Jones from Dovestone.… Read full article “Flying 15 Northern Championship 2021”
ET Weekend
With increased prevalence of COVID infections and the cancellation of the ET Championships, members had the club to themselves for the weekend, and benefitted from the Bass microclimate. The forecast showers did not come to fruition, whilst the sailing was underway at least!… Read full article “ET Weekend”