Wishing everyone a happy, safe and healthy New Year topped up with fair winds for another fantastic sailing season!
70th AGM
The 70th AGM was held in the clubhouse on Sunday 5 December.
Commodore Jon Denwood thanked all who had contributed to what has been a busy, and successful season.
Key points
- The minutes of the 69th AGM were adopted
- The annual accounts were adopted
- The proposed rule changes were agreed, with some minor changes to wording
- Following discussion, an amendment to the circulated subscriptions was proposed and agreed
| Category | Before 31st March | From 1st April |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary | £194 | £213 |
| Senior | £136 | £150 |
| Young Adult | £136 | £150 |
| Affiliated | £97 | £107 |
| Family | £97 | £107 |
| Junior | £60 | £66 |
| Camping | £65 | £65 |
- Officers and members of the outgoing council were re-elected, though a vacancy for the safety officer position exists as Robin Dawson has stepped down from the role. Full list
- The honorary auditor was re-elected
- There were a couple of changes to the fleet captains
Sad News
We are sad to have learnt of the recent death of former member John Wills who lived in nearby Bassenthwaite.
John was GP club champion a mere 55 years ago, took on the roles of sailing secretary and auditor, and went on to be Commodore from 1973-74
Our thoughts are with his family at this sad time.
It�s All Over
An early morning dump of snow made the club grounds very picturesque, even the Bates looked different with a snow cap!
The wind that was apparent at Ouse bridge retreated, and with only two reluctant participants the OD cancelled racing for the day bringing the racing season to a close.
Annual Dinner
Just in case you missed the odd email recently, the 69th prize giving dinner dance was held last night at the Crown Hotel in Wetheral. Covid concerns did result in a lower than normal attendance, but was thoroughly enjoyed by the 56 people that made it.
Following the dinner, Commodore Jon Denwood reinvigorated a speech given by his father in 1988; despite the passage of time, so much of it was still pertinent to present day operations of the club. It was then time for the juniors to lead the dancing…
Ian Campbell & Lezli-Ann Pearson
Scarness Cup
Transom Trophy
Ullock Mug
Graham Kirkpatrick & John Somerville
Flying Free Trophy
Morgan Trophy
Mellor Mug
Robin Dawson
August Cup
Wythop Plate
Barf Plate
Dodd Trophy
Isel Cup
Alex Leonard
Grisedale Cup
Joe Roberts
Spring Holiday Plate (Fleet A)
Katia Smith
AB Series
M Series (Night Jar)
Windfall Trophy (Fleet A)
Mik Chappell
Round Table Tankard
Kirk Helmsman Trophy (Fleet B)
Andy & Lily Smith
Red Sails Trophy
Poppy Christie
The Albert Bates Trophy
James Reekie
Reflection Trophy
Mark Somerville
Starters Prize
Robin Dawson
Paul Carruthers Memorial Trophy
Calvert Trust Pennant
Mark Somerville & Joe Roberts
Celebrity Glass Trophy
Katia Smith
Night Jar under 16
Henry Kirkpatrick
Junior Race
Ian Campbell & Lezli-Ann Pearson
Brackenrigg Cup
Graham Kirkpatrick & John Somerville
Anderson Trophy
Simon Longstaff & Jonathan Denwood
Wheel Trophy
Simon Longstaff & Jonathan Denwood
Wheel Trophy
Keith Thomas & Eric Smith
Maurice Dalton Memorial Trophy
Lawson Trophy
Robin Dawson
Osprey Trophy
Mark Somerville
Eagle Trophy
Mik Chappell
Excalibur Trophy
Poppy Christie
The Kirkpatrick Trophy
Andrew Reekie
Bassenthwaite Bell
Matthew Somerville
The Herb Telford Starters Prize
The Roger Pryde Memorial Trophy
Claire Carruthers
Consistency Trophy
Winter Series part 2
Despite a forecast of F2 gusting F5-6, the lake was calm and misty when the first few sailors arrived. Though slow to fill in, ten boats prepared by first of all removing ice from their covers and boats!
The northerly breeze did appear in for a slightly delayed start, and all ten boats raced. One incident ended up with Mike in a Streaker capsizing on top of Neil G in a Laser. While trying to get the mast out of the mud, Mike did a backward flip off his centreboard – presumably a skull numbing experience!
Having won the first race, in the next race Neil C had been leading again but was the wrong side of a shift that lost him four places, though he did make ground up before the race finished, his final position was third on handicap behind James/Jenny in their GP, and Paul in a Solo. All in all, a good day’s sailing enjoyed by many.
Winter Series
Despite a poor sailing forecast, this time due to light winds, the Bass micro-climate offered sufficient breeze to tempt a fleet of seven boats on to the water for the first time in a month!
A shore based start seemed totally adequate for the numbers sailing, and the conditions. The first race commenced without a hiccup, not that the same was true for the second race, sailed back to back, at the start of which there were three boats on the course side of the line. A recall sound signal was made, and the flag flown from the race office balcony, but only James/Jenny took heed and returned� to restart, leaving Neil and Mike to sail on but not receive a finish signal; at least they had a pleasant sail!
Neil in his Solo won the first race, followed by James/Jenny in a GP, and Paul Bowmer in another Solo. In the next race there was only one, fairly brief, capsize, by Paul Gannon in his Laser, though it was unlikely to have affected his 3rd place, behind 1st place Paul Bowmer, and James/Jenny 2nd.
Overall Paul and James/Jenny have the same points, broken in Paul’s favour on countback, with Paul Gannon 3rd
Latest results Winter Series
Don’t forget that the deadline to book tickets for this year’s dinner dance is today, 14th November
Sad News
It is with sadness we have learnt of the death of Joan Hardie after a short illness.
She passed peacefully in her sleep with husband Jack, and her sister Barbara, by her side.
Joan and Jack have been regular sailors in the GP and Handicap fleets for several years, and Joan gleefully mastered light airs.
Our thoughts are with Jack and Barbara at this sad time.
Joan�s funeral service will be held at Carlisle Crematorium, Dalston Road CA2 6AT, at 11.00am on Thursday 18th November and afterwards for refreshments at the Sailing Club. No need to wear black but if you do then a small touch of bright colour would be nice.
No flowers please, donations to Hospice at Home West Cumbria.
Another Blow Out
The forecast gusty conditions proved to be true enough to put off the half a dozen sailors that turned up with a view to race. Perhaps sailing will resume next week?!
British Summer Time Ends
What an end to British Summer Time!
Heavy rain during the week led to the highest lake levels for a good while, and, with more rain forecast to maintain the high water level, racing has been cancelled for the weekend, so the Autumn series are concluded with honours going to Val/Ken for the Saturday series, and AJ/Sue for the Sunday series.
Final results for the Autumn Saturday and Autumn Sunday series.
Don’t forget to enjoy a Sunday morning lie in as the clocks go back an hour this weeknd.