The first camping weekend of the season benefitted from drier and sunnier weather than expected in the recent longer term forecast. The wind generally came in from the south, though it occasionally veered to the SW as it swung around Sale fell, creating a shadow on the course area, and easing the wind.… Read full article “Easter 2024”
Starter’s Orders
The sailing season officially started with a two race series for the Starter’s Prize. The sun was shining, the wind had eased, and the temperature had increased several degrees from Saturday’s bone chilling weather.
Neil/Archie were a little too eager for the start and were recalled, but it had little detriment to their overall position.… Read full article “Starter’s Orders”
Sad News
We have learned that Toni Nuttall sadly passed away on Wednesday, March 13th after a short battle with cancer.
The Nuttalls were fixtures at the club during the 80s and 90s with Toni being the very patient wife (and sometimes crew) to Peter as Commodore!… Read full article “Sad News”
NSSA National Youth Regatta 2024
21st – 27th July 2024 (racing 22nd – 26th July)
Bassenthwaite Sailing Club are delighted to welcome the NSSA National Youth Regatta back to the lake district.
Planning is well underway for the event and entries have now opened. Please enter via the club website and Webcollect.… Read full article “NSSA National Youth Regatta 2024”
Winter walk
With Saturday’s spring like weather seemingly a flash in the plan, the foggy start on Sunday didn’t put off a couple of dozen members and their dogs from walking around Sale Fell and back to the club for pie and peas!… Read full article “Winter walk”
Happy New Year!
Happy sailing in 2024
Sad News
It is with sadness that we have learnt of the passing of Joe Hardon earlier today.
Joe was a member for many years sailing in GPs and F15s. He was on council and spent many Wednesday afternoons mowing the grounds.
Our thoughts are with his wife Lilian, and their family at this sad time.… Read full article “Sad News”
Winter Series Concludes
Despite there being no white frost, several competitors still had to clear ice that had accumulated in their boat covers. Although Banter had submitted to the conditions and was wearing long trousers, both his crew Oscar, and Neil’s crew Archie, turned up in shorts!… Read full article “Winter Series Concludes”
Winter Series
A damp and drizzly morning greeted our usual suspects. But there was wind and plenty of enthusiasm amongst the sailors…. This was despite the OD, Alan’s attempts to dissuade the takers ????.
The rain eased, and the wind was a steady 2 occasional 3.… Read full article “Winter Series”
Winter Blues
Snow on Skiddaw is always a wonderful sight, but not necessarily an excuse to be sailing! Despite it being cold and quite windy, the Campbells, the MacGregors, and Neil rigged up. Neil G thought better of it before launch after bringing in the Bates… Wisely!… Read full article “Winter Blues”