On Saturday 7 May Bassenthwaite hosted a round of the RYA North West Junior Travellers Trophy. Among the 14 sailors there were visitors from as far afield as Leigh & Lowton. The day was much warmer than recently with sun and a nice North Easterly F3.… Read full article “RYA North West Junior Traveller Trophy”
Night Jar 2
The wind was extremely light last Thursday and it was no different for this second round. There were 13 starters and an X-shaped course 0-9-B-A. The starboard pin was alongside the Bates and Mike & Eric’s GP were luffed into the Bates.… Read full article “Night Jar 2”
North West Junior Traveller Trophy
On Saturday 7th May, the club will host one of the RYA NWJTT series events. There will be no club racing on Saturday. Please let Lucy Thomas or Mike Hunter know if you are available to help in the galley or on rescue.
May Day Bank Holiday 2016
There’s a busy weekend ahead as, in addition to club racing, we are holding the RS Tera Northerns and a Catapult open.
Busy is an understatement – a fleet of 35 Teras sailed two races, then club racing took place including a fleet of 10 Catapults, followed by another two races for the Teras.… Read full article “May Day Bank Holiday 2016”
Night Jar 1
The chances for racing looked slim with heavy snow falling and even settling on roads leading to the Club. But it stopped before the start time.
Seven boats took to the water – and then the wind dropped! What little there was appeared to be coming from the East and Joan in the Bates set a course from upwind of 0 towards 3 with 1 and 0 following.… Read full article “Night Jar 1”
Great North Asymmetric Challenge 2016
We are pleased to be hosting this year’s GNAC.
Good winds were forecast, good competition, good food, and lots of special birthday celebrations to enjoy!
Despite the good forecast, the winds at lake level were variable to say the least, challenging OD Andy Smith to find a mean direction to set the windward/leeward course to avoid a reach/reach situation.… Read full article “Great North Asymmetric Challenge 2016”
RNLI Bring and Buy Sale
The £1 Bring and Buy Sale, as advertised in the club handbook has now been changed to an ‘unlimited sale’. Following the article in Foxy Tales, written by Tim Chittendon, about Cumbria’s new Life Boat we want to raise as much money as possible towards the appeal.… Read full article “RNLI Bring and Buy Sale”
April Snow Showers?!
A cold day due to the northerly breeze but the various spells of sunshine made everyone feel so much more comfortable. Across the lake there were various snow showers from time to time. Mike came prepared for the cold weather though, he was in his wolly jumper, despite wearing it inside out and back to front!… Read full article “April Snow Showers?!”
A Bad Day Sailing…
…is better than a good day in the office. That could be Shunty’s mantra for the day. The Bates just happened to be in the way when he tacked, left go of his tiller, and had the first bump with the refurbished Bates.… Read full article “A Bad Day Sailing…”
Soggy Saturday
The forecast force 4/5 was not to be on Saturday which offered a light southerly for the small fleet of boats. Perhaps the drizzly conditions had dampened enthusiasm?
Shortly after the first start the breeze eased to nigh on drifting conditions with boats relying on the intermittent zephyrs that passed over the course from a variety of directions!… Read full article “Soggy Saturday”