Well, unlike last week, conditions were certainly not chilly for Night Jar 5. It was really warm. Er, but there wasn’t any wind to go with it! There was some from the North when preparing boats but it faded before the start and, faced with a flat calm, the OD abandoned.… Read full article “Night Jar 5”
Bank Holiday Planning
Good afternoon folks,
Just thinking ahead to the Bank Holiday weekend, there’s a heatwave on the way!! On the Saturday we have The Hunters Curry Night, Kerri has another thread running for anyone who would like to order, and on Sunday we have The Great Big Bass Spring Very Posh Bring and Eat Dinner”!!… Read full article “Bank Holiday Planning ”
Quiet Weekend to Ourselves
After last week’s busy Push the Boat Out open day, our racing schedule was back to normal. Wet, gusty weather greeted sailors, especially the Saturday Social crowd that gathered to get more sailing experience – open to all, on Saturday mornings.… Read full article “Quiet Weekend to Ourselves”
Night Jar 4
Night Jar 4 was held in dry but slightly chilly conditions. A constant F2/3 SW breeze gave a beat to zero, a triangular course 0-A-B, and two kite legs.
John & Hazel in the Merlin broke away after the first beat and gradually increased their lead.… Read full article “Night Jar 4”
Push the Boat Out
Our PTBO day went superbly. Sunshine to sit outside and admire Skiddaw and Bass lake and a reduction in wind strength to allow visitors to take to the water.
We had around 100 visitors of whom 68 were taken out on the Lake.… Read full article “Push the Boat Out”
Saturday Sailing
Saturday’s programme had been geared around Push The Boat Out and started with Long Series class racing followed by the Calvert Trust Pennant. Conditions were challenging for the Fifteens and marginal for the centreboard boats.
Before Race 1 had started there were three boats over.… Read full article “Saturday Sailing ”
Night Jar 3
Unlike last week, it was a superb evening for a race. Really warm with an unusual wind from due South. It allowed the OD to set a 9-A-1 course which included a good beat, a near run and a tight reach.… Read full article “Night Jar 3”
Beyond The Boards 2
Our very own Emma Smith is in Beyond The Boards 2 which is playing at the following locations near you
They are :
- Ullock Village Hall Friday 19th May 7.30pm
- Thursby Hall Saturday 20th May 7.30pm
- Brigham Hall June 10th 7.30pm.
RYA Push the Boat Out
This Sunday 14 May we are supporting the RYA Push the Boat Out campaign to get more people on the water in any form.
Tell your friends and colleagues about it, and invite them down to see what we are about and even have a sail. … Read full article “RYA Push the Boat Out ”
GP14 Inland Championship 2017
Bassenthwaite SC is pleased to be hosting this year’s GP14 Inland Championship. With a mixture of winds forecast, there is certain to be some great competition.
First race scheduled for 12 Noon resulted in a general recall so they’ve burned their boats and it’ll be the I flag (or worse) moving forward!… Read full article “GP14 Inland Championship 2017”