Saturday started off with clear blue skies, but by the afternoon the clouds had moved in and removed any benefit of the sunshine in the cold NE breeze which filled in just in time for racing.
There being just one asymmetric boat sailed by Neil/Archie, it raced in the MJ series, and led the fleet in both races ahead of Dave/Lynn in their GP.… Read full article “Shivery Saturday!”
Saturday greeted sailors with sunshine and patches of wind that filled in from the NNW in time for scheduled afternoon racing, though, after the first lap, the wind came and went, backed to the W before filling back in again from the NNW in cycles.… Read full article “Sun Filled Saturday”
Saturday racing was cancelled due to high prevailing winds, and a lack of sailors.
A sunny Sunday still had a gusty forecast but much more sailable, with a handful of boats keen to race.
The RS200s of Banter/Rory and Neil/Archie had some good competitive racing, with exciting reaches.… Read full article “Blown Off Again”
The arrival of storm Kathleen has caused some spectacular spindrift across many parts of the lake.
The OD soon raised AP over A postponing racing for the day, but with the storm potentailly intensifying, and no positive interest from anyone wishing to sail, the decision has been made to postpone Sunday’s racing as well.… Read full article “Storm Kathleen”
The forecast for Sunday is dreadful. Will the Bass micro-climate win over?
Let us know if you intend to come down so we can manage racing/rescue cover as necessary.
The first camping weekend of the season benefitted from drier and sunnier weather than expected in the recent longer term forecast. The wind generally came in from the south, though it occasionally veered to the SW as it swung around Sale fell, creating a shadow on the course area, and easing the wind.… Read full article “Easter 2024”
The sailing season officially started with a two race series for the Starter’s Prize. The sun was shining, the wind had eased, and the temperature had increased several degrees from Saturday’s bone chilling weather.
Neil/Archie were a little too eager for the start and were recalled, but it had little detriment to their overall position.… Read full article “Starter’s Orders”
We have learned that Toni Nuttall sadly passed away on Wednesday, March 13th after a short battle with cancer.
The Nuttalls were fixtures at the club during the 80s and 90s with Toni being the very patient wife (and sometimes crew) to Peter as Commodore!… Read full article “Sad News”
21st – 27th July 2024 (racing 22nd – 26th July)
Bassenthwaite Sailing Club are delighted to welcome the NSSA National Youth Regatta back to the lake district.
Planning is well underway for the event and entries have now opened. Please enter via the club website and Webcollect.… Read full article “NSSA National Youth Regatta 2024”
With Saturday’s spring like weather seemingly a flash in the plan, the foggy start on Sunday didn’t put off a couple of dozen members and their dogs from walking around Sale Fell and back to the club for pie and peas!… Read full article “Winter walk”