With Bass Week becoming but a memory, and after a busy triathlon yesterday, numbers at the club were lower than usual. Those that did race enjoyed some good sailing conditions, with a southerly breeze that was better than forecast, and increased as the day went on.… Read full article “Sunny Sunday”
Help!
Hoping that you’ve all enjoyed Bass Week, and that it’s not quite a distant memory, you will get a rest from sailing this Saturday.
What will you do with that spare day? You could come down to the club and watch 200 people taking part in the Triathlon.… Read full article “Help!”
Bass Week
Just in case you haven’t realised, you can catch up with The One Bassenthwaite Sailing Week at bassweek.org.uk
Expanding membership
Paul and Emily’s excuse for not doing Bass Week – William Alexander Clark, a brother for Evie, was born by elective caesarian this morning around 9:50 weighing 7lb 9oz. Both mother and baby are doing well.
Congratulations to them all!
If it’s light wind for the Grad northern then Paul has the perfect crew.
RIB Champion in our midst
James Moore represented Bassenthwaite SC in the North West Regional final of the Honda RYA Youth RIB Championship at Lancashire Power Boat Racing Club today.
He was successful and goes on to compete in the final at Southampton boat show on Sunday 13th September.… Read full article “RIB Champion in our midst”
Weekend of two halves?
Saturday sunshine and a good wind were the order of the day for a fleet of 21 boats in Fleet Challenge B. Originally programmed as a pursuit series of 5 races, there was a last minute change to a four race series on fleet handicap. … Read full article “Weekend of two halves?”
Ladies, Seniors, Juniors & Crews race – which category should I choose?
Getting competitors to sign on for this race was difficult. Many were waiting to see which category others were going in before deciding which Fleet was likely to bring them an award! When all had put their names on the sheet the OD took it on the water to establish who was sailing what.… Read full article “Ladies, Seniors, Juniors & Crews race – which category should I choose?”
Flying Fifteen and GP14 Open Meeting
The Flying Fifteen Open, part of the Waples Wine travellers series, and the GP Open, part of the Northern Bell, are taking place this weekend. The first race on Saturday was scheduled for 1300hrs but blustery winds were forecast to ease so proceedings were delayed an hour, by which time there was a lot more enthusiasm to give it a go!… Read full article “Flying Fifteen and GP14 Open Meeting”
Night Jar 12
It was a superb evening for racing. The wind was a southerly force 4 but it was constant. The course was A-B-1-0 with the finish line close upwind of the mark leading to some spectacular tacking close to the Bates.
Eighteen boats took the start but we were only two minutes in before Kath & Caroline turtled their Geep.… Read full article “Night Jar 12”
Garden Party Update
Toggle (the black flag man), thanks everyone that attended the garden party last night, and for their all help in moving boats, cutting the grass, and tidying the site ready for Bass Week. It was nice to see new faces and new members helping out.