Well, our 2009 sailing season has finally started and we’ve already hosted a major event (before our own boats have even touched the water)
Last week’s Topper Association Winter Regatta was a resounding success and we’ve had lots of thank you notes from competitors and their families, a typical one reads:
“I would be very grateful if you could pass on my thanks to Bassenthwaite Sailing Club for the excellent time we had at the Topper Northern Winter Regatta.… Read full article “It’s Started!”
Some of the longer standing members will remember Dot Ingledow. Unfortunately she passed away last week. Her funeral was held at Carlisle Crematorium on Friday 27 March
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With 85 boats entered the site was very busy this morning as campers woke to a misty morning after a cold night. Saturday’s racing should have started at 11am but the mist was very slow to clear and it was after 2pm before the fleet took to the water. |
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Can you remember what winters used to be like? Well, here’s one of Graham and Judith’s photos to remind us what effect it had on the lake. The framework of the old jetty is in the background, but no sign of the boathouse (not even a twinkle in Jak Jones eye at that stage!) |
There was a good turn out for Sunday’s walk, which avoided the icy hillside of Sale Fell and went to Wythop Mill, Embleton and back to the Club.
Meanwhile you’ll note that the heating has been turned on to melt the ice which has formed in the recent past.… Read full article “Turn Up The Heat!”
Rich Critchley sent a photo of some keen swimmers at Pilkington Sailing Club in January. The second photo is of the 1993 winning Americas Cup boat Stars and Stripes with a well known club member at the helm (also in January).… Read full article “Getting Some Practice In”
Below are some pictures of The Youth Squad that turned up at the meeting on 25th Jan.
Emma Smith introduced the new social organisers Becky and Robin Dawson, discussed the sailing programme, and all were happy to start bolting on their races onto club races half way through the season when they had gained more confidence.… Read full article “Youth Squad”
 As seen here the webcam caught the New Year revellers’ firework display!A new year and the lake is as glorious as ever, although there might be some small icebergs to contend with if you are in the mood for a sail. |
…and when it does Santa gets an invite to the Bass children’s party. A fresh layer of snow meant he could again land on Skiddaw and get a lift across the lake in a dory using Rudolph’s nose to show the way
He was greeted by the new social secretary Lucy and then came in to sing a few Christmas songs and gave out some early Christmas presents
This year there were some small Santas too!… Read full article “Christmas Comes But Once a Year…”
Following the 57th AGM, Dave Nicholson has been elected Commodore. – full list of council members can be found here
Following much discussion it was agreed to alter the championship points awarded for weekend series to be double that of long series to help promote ongoing competition through to the end of the season
The treasurer’s accounts for the year were adopted, and Graham Kirkpatrick gave a vote of thanks to outgoing treasurer William Carruthers retiring after a total of 25 years on Council
Also, following challenges from two partners in crime (Messrs Fairlamb and Macpherson) it was agreed that subscriptions be increased as follows
| Ordinary | £150 |
| Family | £70 |
| Junior | £35 |
| Country | £74 |
| Life | £60 |
| Affiliated | £63 |
| Senior | £105 |
NB Although not a rule change, the launch fee will rise in line with the review of the royalty rent to £27 per boat
Proposed rule amendments were agreed that
An update was given on the position with our application to the LDNPA for a lawful development certificate in connection with the siting of caravans which is taking an undue period to be resolved by the planners.… Read full article “Top Dog”