While the south of the country basked in some summer sunshine, Bassenthwaite was not quite so fortunate, as it was overcast and threatening rain showers all afternoon. Sailing wise, there was a pleasant force 2/3 to keep the boats moving. Zefer in a Laser led both races on the water, but was always trying to shake off Joan/Jack in a GP. They each won a race on a fleet handicap basis, but with this series being calculated on a personal handicap basis, the honours for both races went to the ever improving Paul Gannon in a Laser Radial. Jonathan/Henry in their RS200 finished 2nd in the first race, and Ian in a Solo 2nd in the second race.

Sunday’s wind strength was enough to discourage the various helms that turned up, so racing was cancelled. That didn’t stop Steve going for a sail up to mark 11 (Ruth was somewhat less enthusiastic!)

Final results

For any member that knew Alan Nicholson, we have just learned that his widow Jean died on Tuesday. Her funeral is being held in Guildford on Tuesday 11th June.

With rain falling all day it was inevitable that numbers would be down.  And we got seven starters.

The medium wind was off the clubhouse so the course was broadly similar to last week.  John’s Solo took an immediate lead on the water which he was not to lose despite a brief capsize.  Neil and Nigel in Radials followed.  Paul’s Topper was the final 3 lap finisher and, probably, will have done ok?

Matthew’s Tera was the first to be shortened and, after the Ent’s retirement, Cameron’s Oppy was the only other finisher on 2 laps although he had a mega moment coming up to the line and only his skill and agility prevented a turtle.

Then back in for Barbara’s tasty meal.

Latest Night Jar results

It was a superb evening with a cloudless sky.  But the west wind was a little chilly and stronger than of late.  Several crews who had signed on thought better of going out but there were still seventeen starters to tackle the 0-9-B-4 course.

The line was starboard biased and James & Jenny’s 2000 got stuffed the wrong side of the Bates by Tog who was then first up the beat.  In the GPs Val & Ken were well up and ahead of Mike & Eric but later dropped back, Val doubtless thinking more about food as she was the evening’s chef!  Harry in his Aero went for a couple of brief swims.

With its large kite it didn’t take the 2000 long to move back to the front of the fleet and get engaged in a battle for the lead on the water with John’s Solo and Eric / Remy in the FF.

Matthew’s Tera was the first finisher on 2 laps although Paul’s Topper beat him on PH this week.

Night Jar latest results

Saturday started with some more junior sailing practice, followed by the final two races in the Asymmetric Cup and MJM series.

With a light SW breeze, a simple windward/leeward course was set (despite there being only one asymmetric boat sailing). All was well until the start of the second lap when there was a major shift to the NW which refused to swing back so the fleet enjoyed numerous points of sailing on a two leg course!

The start line was repositioned to suit the NW wind for the next race but started backing to the W even through the start sequence, such that some boats struggled to cross the line on starboard, and two GPs were caught OCS of which only AJ returned. A triangular course helped reintroduce a one sided beat into the course, but with the wind easing the race was kept short.

Steve/Ruth in a Merlin, and John in a Solo, shared the honours each getting a 1st and 2nd on handicap. Zefer in a Laser took 3rd in the final race to tie on points with Steve/Ruth, but counting two 1sts meant the tie was broken in Zefer’s favour.

MJM Final results

Sunday started overcast with a light SW breeze, though the shifts were not as drastic as Saturday. As the day went on the wind freshened, as well as warmed up, and the sun came out.

There was a capsize at a gybe mark in each race, and Steve’s main halyard gave way in the afternoon race leading to his retirement, but not much else of note. Mike/Kayla won both F15 races ahead of Angus/Mike. There was only one race for the GPs which was won by Joan/Jack with AJ/Sue 2nd. Steve won the morning Handicap race from newly married Rich Critchley in a Solo, with Stan in a Solo taking 1st place fromPaul in a Laser in the afternoon race.

BL series latest results

Next Saturday we are hosting PTBO which is an RYA inspired event to promote sailing and sailing clubs. We need volunteers to make this event a success. Huge thanks to those of you already signed up to help. Lots of people staying very quiet but don’t be afraid to lend a hand. The club runs on volunteers’ efforts.

Bass’ unique weather system kicked in this week.  There was little wind to the west or north but a real Helm Wind at Bass.  This put a few crews off launching but Harry brought the Aero down for a run out.  Unfortunately the rigging needed some sorting so he was late to the line.

The course was 5-1-0 so there was a long dead run which kept the GP crews busy with multiple gybes. The Solos of John and Tog were ocs at the start leaving Rory to uphold their honour.  AJ & Sue were first round the windward mark but Val & Ken got through by delaying their tack for the line at the end of lap 1.  Eric & his new French crew in their FF were first on the water by this time.

Andy was fixing his Mirror’s bailer so Katia launched a Tera to take on Matthew. She just lost out but they took the two lead places on PH.

This week’s evening’s meal was provided by James & Jenny.

Latest Night Jar results

An overcast afternoon with a light but bitter E wind (3 degrees on the car thermometer) put many of the Thursday regulars off and there were only thirteen starters this week.

The course was A-9-0-1 which included two beam reaches and a run suiting the GPs. Val / Ken led at the windward mark but, to the helm’s frustration, Joan / Jack and Mike / Eric pulled through. With AJ / Sue next up we had a quartet of GP’s in the lead positions thereafter.  Rory’s Solo had been battling with Tony’s Laser and Neil’s Radial complete with experimental sail but he had pulled ahead by the finish on 3 laps.

The Somerville family were out again but this time Matthew’s Tera got the better of Cameron’s Oppy.  They completed 2 laps to finish first and third on PH.

Marathon John was on food duty and all appreciated a warm meal in a warm clubhouse.

Night Jar latest results