With the water level already at the top of the slipways, and 25mm of rain, topped up with high winds, forecast through to midnight Wednesday, it’s worth considering about the safety of your boat if it’s berthed on the foreshore. The lake is certain to rise over the next couple of days but it’s impossible to say by how much.… Read full article “Lake Level”
Tinker Trophy
While we have a team away at the 24 hour race we have our annual visit from the Tinker Association for one of the rallies, and we hold an all fleet handicap series with nine boats taking part on another sunny Saturday.… Read full article “Tinker Trophy”
Night Jar 17
To quote TS Elliot the Night Jar series “ended with a whimper”. It was very wet, it was windy and nobody really wanted to go through the routine of rigging and launching.
John & Hazel said they might if they had someone to sail against. … Read full article “Night Jar 17”
SOAKED – The New Play by Emma Rydal
Rosehill Theatre and La’al Marra Productions presents the premier of Soaked on Saturday 30 September at 7.30pm followed by a post show discussion. Soaked is the new play by acclaimed local writer and actress Emma Rydal and the first play co-produced by Rosehill Theatre after the £2.7m redevelopment of the venue.… Read full article “SOAKED – The New Play by Emma Rydal”
Bart’s Bash
Bassenthwaite is taking part in the Global Sailing Event ‘Barts Bash’ at 2.30pm on Saturday 16th September 2017. I am sure you are all aware of the events history which is now in its 4th year and is the largest sailing event in the World.… Read full article “Bart’s Bash”
Bass Week Photos
Time is running out to buy any photos of Bass Week as the website will close in a couple of weeks.
View/buy your photos at https://bass2017.smugmug.com/
September Sunshine
So the meteorologists think it’s now Autumn, just as well they didn’t tell the weather! A windless, sunny morning filled in for the afternoon racing, though with the wind from the SSW it couldn’t settle as to which side of Sale Fell to come from.… Read full article “September Sunshine”
Night Jar 16
After a glorious day, many wanted to end it with an evening sail, but it was not to be, the light breeze that was there on their arrival faded to nothing, and the race was cancelled, not that it stopped sailors staying back to enjoy the communal evening meal.… Read full article “Night Jar 16”
August Bank Holiday
For some people that have been camping since Thursday, Saturday marks the middle of their weekend break, and they have been joined by the Southport and GP14 cruisers. With a good westerly breeze, and some sunny spells, there was an excellent turnout with over 30 boats, including 11 Mirrors.… Read full article “August Bank Holiday”
Night Jar 15
With a load of members camping on site it was hoped that the number of boats racing in this round of the Night Jar would increase. But, apart from Banter’s Skiff, it was the Thursday regulars who made up the fleet.… Read full article “Night Jar 15”