After a cloudy morning, the clouds started to part, the heat of the sun was felt, which was useful to combat the cooler than recent breeze, from a more typical SW. Indeed many were pleasantly surprised by the strength of the breeze that led to a few capsizes, and some good planing conditions.… Read full article “Ullock Mug etc”
12 Hour Race
Good luck to Izzie Hunter, Hazel Newport, Ethan Dawson and Jenny Dunn who are entering the Southport 12 hr race next Saturday…thanks to Alex Leonard lending his enterprise (or an enterbucket as Robbie D would call it!). Izzie will be crewing for the whole 12 hours to raise money for the Asha school the Hunter family are volunteering at in August.… Read full article “12 Hour Race”
Night Jar 8
We had overcast skies but a constant medium wind from the North East. Julie chose a 0-2 beat and then a near run to 9. Using B midway to 0 this gave three kite legs although the final one was tight.… Read full article “Night Jar 8”
Topper, Laser and Solo Opens
This weekend, in addition to club racing, we are holding three open meetings, so it’ll be busy, busy, busy! Fortunately the Bass micro climate beat the local forecast which was based on wall to wall rain but very little wind. A drizzly morning dried up and a light breeze filled the bay tempting the OD to get the fleets on to the water.… Read full article “Topper, Laser and Solo Opens”
F15 Scottish Championship at Kippford
Three boats from Bassenthwaite competed at the FF Scottish Nationals at Kippford over the weekend.
The first day was good sailing after being towed out from the estuary sailors were surprised to find a force 4/5 wind making good exciting sailing.… Read full article “F15 Scottish Championship at Kippford”
Sultry Saturday
A cloudy start to the day cleared offering mainly sunny spells throughout the afternoon. With no wind at home, several people who turned up were surprised by the strength of the wind as there was some white horses. It again blew from the NE though at 22C it was warmer than recently, and warmer than many other areas of the country!… Read full article “Sultry Saturday”
Dubwath Silver Meadows AGM
Whitsun Bank Holiday 2016
The start of half term, another Bank Holiday, and another camping weekend resulted in the unusual sight of a revision/homework table in the clubhouse on Friday night.
Saturday was delightfully sunny, and despite a forecast for very light airs, the wind did fill in to get racing underway.… Read full article “Whitsun Bank Holiday 2016”
Weekend Update
While the club held the RYA Push the Boat Out weekend promoting our beloved sport to all, Andy and Phil were at the GP Inlands at Bala finishing a creditable 4th after lying 8th overnight (perhaps they removed their caps?!).
Meanwhile two club F15s were sailing in the Northern championship at Derwent Reservoir.… Read full article “Weekend Update”
Sun Filled Weekend
Saturday started with another well attended training session. The wind, though patchy initially, filled in from the north west and backed to the west as the afternoon went on.
There was a good mix of boats across the four fleets, together with some close racing.… Read full article “Sun Filled Weekend”