The early start to the Holiday Weekend allowed a number of crews who don’t usually sail in Thursday Racing to take to the water. We had Mike & Kayla in the Fifteen and Banter Phil in the 100 to bolster numbers.… Read full article “Night Jar 15”
Rescue cover
Due to holidays we are short on rescue cover next weekend 27/28/29 August. If you can help out please email us.
Thanks
Put Off By Forecast
A poor forecast of wet weather and gusting winds led to a small collection of sailors turning out to race. While they waited for more to appear the wind looked acceptably sailable though somewhat wet. By the time the decision was made that there was enough interest, a rescue contingent was pulled together, and boats were prepared, the more blustery conditions suddenly appeared, and Lynn Lawson led the retreat!… Read full article “Put Off By Forecast”
Night Jar 14
The wind was SE although there wasn’t too much of it. During rigging AJ was telling everyone that the OD should send them down the Lake. After a barrage of this I told him that I would set two courses with the lower one, just for him, being AJ12 (No return mark!).… Read full article “Night Jar 14”
Bass Week Memories
For lasting memories of the week, Ben Unwin’s photos can be found and purchased at http://www.benunwinphotography.co.uk/Bass-Week-2016
Similarly John Spittle has created a gallery site where you can purchase his photos of Bass Week and some pre Bass Week visits to the club: http://johnspittle.smugmug.com/… Read full article “Bass Week Memories ”
Weekend Catchup
After the frenetic activity of Bass Week, normal racing resumed on Thursday evening and Sunday. On Saturday the club hosted the Lakeland Triathlon.
On Thursday evening it was race 13 of 17 in the Nightjar series. Despite the unseasonal weather a small competitive fleet enjoyed a good race in a testing variable wind.… Read full article “Weekend Catchup”
News Coverage
If you missed the Bass Week TV article view it here
Swallows and Amazons comes to Bassenthwaite Lake
As many will know the trailer for the new Film based on Arthur Ransome’s book, was shown to a selected audience at the Theatre by the Lake in Keswick some two weeks ago. We look forward to the national release of the film to the public on 19th August.… Read full article “Swallows and Amazons comes to Bassenthwaite Lake”
Bass Week
Don’t forget to follow all the Bass Week goings on at Bassweek.org.uk
Ladies, Crews, Juniors, Seniors Race 2016
It was a pleasant evening with a SW3/4 blowing. The Sailing Secretary set a line upwind of 3 with the course being 0-1-A-3. There were 14 starters.
Ken helming the GP tacked off onto port following the start and it initially seemed to pay off but it was the single handers who were soon at the front of the fleet with Neil sailing really well and leading Tony and Jim.… Read full article “Ladies, Crews, Juniors, Seniors Race 2016”