Who would believe a sunny bank holiday weekend?
When the morning mist shifted on Saturday it revealed a warm sunny day. The wind was forecast to be Southerly but it swung between northwest and southwest being light and with many holes.… Read full article “May Bank Holiday”
The stand in Bates helm realised tonight that the Bates drifts if you don’t let out a lot of rope for the anchor….
With the winds heavier than forecast it looked to be an exciting race. The OD had opted for a course of 0-A-4-1 to give some reaches and try out the new buoy for A.… Read full article “Night Jar 2”
There was a great turnout of more than 30 boats for this year’s GNAC. The sun was shining with a cool wind blowing from the north east which proved to be frustratingly changeable throughout the afternoon.
The wind was reasonably well behaved for the first race, though there were opportunities to gain from the timing of the shifts and the gusts passing over the course.… Read full article “Great North Asymmetric Challenge 2018”
It was cold out there. Very cold! Especially for Joe who capsized early in the first beat. Thought of retiring?But No – I’m the Sailing Secretary and must show them who’s who!
It was John Reekie who led the fifteen starters at the windward mark.… Read full article “Night Jar 1”
Saturday started with a warm southerly that promised some great sailing conditions. Banter was keen to start in the narrows at Scarness and race down the lake, although his wish was not granted, a course was set taking the fleets up to mark 7.… Read full article “Patience is a virtue”
Entries are now open for The ONE Bassenthwaite Lake Sailing Week 2018.
The Bass Week team have been hard at work for many months to ensure that this years regatta will provide both members and visitors with yet another excellent event.… Read full article “Entries Now Open”
Sunday started with gusting southerly winds which led to some exciting and spectacular spinnaker legs. There were some occasional capsizes as the gusts increased.
The heavier winds suited Mike/Kayla who took an early lead in the F15s and maintained it to the end.… Read full article “Eric Twiname Trust Pennant”
The forecast southerly struggled to come to fruition. Sale Fell seemed to dominate whatever breeze might be available as there were many shadows and the wind came and went from numerous directions.
A fleet of 18 boats made the most of the occasional flurries of wind in the first race, but the outlook was bleak and the race shortened after the second beat.… Read full article “No April Showers Today!”
Some light airs on a wet afternoon were just enough to tempt four boats to the water for the next race in the long MG series. The official starter, aka Herb, opted to have a shore start to minimise exposure to the rain showers.… Read full article “Dampened Enthusiasm”