The long weekend of activities started on a showery Friday when there was a splash day for junior sailors to have organised fun messing around in boats.
The rain showers had passed through by Friday evening, and the good weather continued through Saturday, although the temperature had noticeably dropped.… Read full article “August Bank Holiday”
As it was the start of the Holiday Weekend 20 boats turned out for this round of the Night Jar. The course was 0-1-4-B which gave a fair length beat and two kite legs although the wind was doing strange things on the second. … Read full article “Night Jar 15”
The weekend after Bass Week typically has a dearth of sailors, so on Saturday the Lakeland triathlon was operated from the club with approx 350 competitors split over short and long courses. Grey, overcast weather was accompanied by winds that whipped up a few waves for the swimming part of the competition, and making the cycling and running more challenging into various head winds.… Read full article “Where’s the Summer Gone?”
Although it was blowy in coastal and North Cumbria area, Bass’ micro-climate came up with ideal conditions.
Only 7 boats started, probably due to the forecast and Bassweek exhaustion.
The figure of eight course 0-9-1-A gave three spinnaker legs. But 9-1 was really too tight for a kite, only Val and Ken persevering with it after the first lap.… Read full article “Night Jar 14”
For anyone not sailed out after a full programme of racing during Bass Week, you will be pleased to learn that the Night Jar series continues this Thursday, and Neil will be cooking the evening meal
Follow what’s happening at Bass Week 2018 on its dedicated website
With a new weather front moving in, the long hot spell was blown away by high winds overnight. The blustery winds continued into Saturday, and brought in numerous showers, but with little enthusiasm for sailing apart from Ant and Jo, racing was cancelled.… Read full article “Time for Change?”
It was Ladies, Crews, Juniors and Over 60s Race this week. Used to be just the Lady Helms’ Race but we ran short of them! Rhonwen would remember that? – She was back on Bass Lake for her first race in a long while crewing for Val. … Read full article “Ladies, Crews, Juniors and Seniors Race”
There may have been a few showers through the week, but the lake and grounds show little sign of benefitting from them, with the lake at its lowest for many years. There was no rain on Saturday, and the sun broke through the clouds every now and again too.… Read full article “Championship Weekend Series”
Another great sailing evening with a constant westerly breeze and yet more warm conditions. Katia / Andy returned with a repaired and now grey painted Mirror following the contretemps a fortnight ago. 18 boats crossed the line for a 0-1-B-A course with the GP of Mike & Eric right on the bubble. … Read full article “Night Jar 13”