After a busy start to the bank holiday weekend, many were shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden death on Easter Sunday of a long time friend of the club, Dave Ovington. Dave and his family have been to Bass Week for as long as we all care to remember, one of the few holidays he took from his busy boat building business.… Read full article “Eggseptional weekend”
Party Time
Sunday
What was in that potion that I was drinking last night? Was I hallucinating? Was there really so many people, friends not just colleagues or acquaintances, down at the club in the middle of Winter drinking, chatting, reminiscing, looking forward to the new season.… Read full article “Party Time”
Two into One – Don’t Go!
An interesting shot of the merging of Derwentwater and Bassenthwaite!
Also, thanks to Ian Campbell for these additional shots of the high water level on Saturday.
Marooned!
Thanks to Alan Nicholson for the following photos taken yesterday showing a marooned clubhouse. Certainly the highest water levels recorded by any member (even us very long-standing ones!).
If you have (had?) a boat at the club, it could be worth getting down to check it out.… Read full article “Marooned!”
Don’t Mention Bridget’s Rear (Commodore)!
At the 53rd Annual General meeting, as Bridget stepped down after two years as Commodore, Mike Chappell was elected to replace her (is that really possible?). The full list of members voted on to Council for 2005 is detailed separately
The subscriptions were raised as proposed, and it was noted that other clubs’ fees are typically 30-50% higher than ours.… Read full article “Don’t Mention Bridget’s Rear (Commodore)!”
It’s All Over
The final race of the season got underway in light winds, Bill Smith in his RS800 took an early lead, and promptly headed for a wrong mark (as he does!), and ended up having his final capsize of the season. Heading for the wrong mark seemed to be a bit of a trait for the day, since with unused marks being removed, Michaela and Nigel mistook mark 4 for mark 3!… Read full article “It’s All Over”
Brrrr and Wet!
Another glorious, but cold, Saturday with clear skies, meant Sunday was to be bitterly cold, but some early morning cloud turned to drizzle, which left various roads, including the M6, like skating rinks due to black ice. Who would drive 120 miles in such conditions for a sail – you’re right none other than next week’s speaker at the annual dinner, Steve Hunt!… Read full article “Brrrr and Wet!”
Brrrrr!
With ice in the cover, and sailing gloves that have been left in the boat with fingers frozen together, you wouldn’t think anyone would still be sailing in shorts, ah well, you’d be wrong.
After a glorious day on Saturday, Sunday started overcast and patchy wind.… Read full article “Brrrrr!”
Final Championship Results for 2004
This weekend concluded the last series for inclusion on the prize list for the annual dinner. Saturday was a glorious day, but the wind was somewhat shy. It didn’t stop Leila Cook and Sue Watson in their GP notching up a couple of good positions in the October series.… Read full article “Final Championship Results for 2004”
Winter Draws Nearer
Into November and racing is held only on Sundays for the Winter Trophy. There was an air of reluctance to get on to the water, but the OD was not going to wait! While Elaine Hunt was trying to work out what else was going to be wrong in William’s boat (she’d already noticed the cunningham, and genniker downhaul, incorrectly rigged), the race started with Steve Hunt, William Carruthers and Bill Smith still some minutes from the line.… Read full article “Winter Draws Nearer”