8 members of the Youth Squad completed 2 races today in very light and challenging winds. Georgina Craig and Jonathan Connor were on the water for the first time at the club this year. Robin Crawley finished his first ever races so well done to him.… Read full article “Youth Squad”
Junior Travellers
On Saturday 12th. April Sam Hall took part in the latest Junior Travellers Event at Delph, Bolton and finished second in the U17 age group. A bit more silverware for Jane to polish!There were lasers, fevas, toppers, optimists, an O K , and a terra.… Read full article “Junior Travellers”
Saturday Racing
Is the weather really against us this season?
As sailors arrived for the afternoon race, the rain was torrential with sleet in it (again!). The rain did fade, but so did the wind. The first race in the Celebrity Glass Pursuit was cancelled, but boats did go out for the second race, though the wind could not settle down to a specific direction.… Read full article “Saturday Racing”
Snow Joke
The overnight weather brought a covering of snow to the surrounding hills. The forecast was for snow, and it was correct! After a frosty night many helms found sheets and control lines frozen, some ice in sails, and worst of all frozen sailing gloves!… Read full article “Snow Joke”
Lakeland Laser Grand Prix
Bassenthwaite are pleased to host the very first open meeting in this new series with 13 entrants. It should prove to be extremely memorable for the sailors with sunshine, rain, hail and snow, drifters, and gales passing through.
Out of the Bass retro team Toggle took the laser fleet in a boat borrowed from Andy T.… Read full article “Lakeland Laser Grand Prix”
What an Accolade!
Bass Week has been listed in Yachts and Yachting’s ultimate list of sailing events as 2nd out of 50 top regattas to Do Before You Die! Well almost, apparently it was 2nd in the list that narrowly missed selection. Still worth a visit.
Gerald Powell
 Gerald Powell passed away peacefully in the early hours of Tuesday at Eastcroft care home, Harrington following a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.Gerald will be remembered by many as the cravat wearing Yachtsman who really enjoyed messing about in boats rather than seriously racing them. |
They’re Off!
The Youth Squad has taken to the water for their first race much to Rhonwen’s delight! The winds were a bit on the blustery side, there were some spills but many thrills. There were six boats that left the shore, five made it to the start line, and there were four finishers.… Read full article “They’re Off!”
You Just Wouldn’t Believe It!
After a glorious morning the forecast came true! Rain greeted sailors as they arrived for the afternoon race, and the wind freshened from the South. T wasn’t going to be put off by all the malingerers(?) and went out in the Vago with Ginger Phil, and had considerable capsize practice in between some exhilarating legs.… Read full article “You Just Wouldn’t Believe It!”
Easter?
It was more like Christmas! On Sunday morning, after a night’s snow fall on the surrounding hills, the lake was looking at its most spectacular
The wind freshened from the North just before the start, but it was not as blustery as Saturday.… Read full article “Easter?”