Thursday evening was, yet again, unseasonal with grey skies and a chilly westerly force 3 breeze. Is it really the Summer Solstice this weekend? The OD decided on a figure of eight course for a change. 0-9-B-A was the order of the day for the twelve competing boats.… Read full article “Almost Mid Summer – No evidence at Bass – Night Jar 8”
Topper NW Areas & Laser Open
While other parts of the country were hiding from torrential rain showers, 41 entries in this weekend’s open meeting were praying for some wind, on an overcast Saturday afternoon.
Racing did get underway a little late though the winds were light.… Read full article “Topper NW Areas & Laser Open”
Resuscitation Course
A basic resuscitation course for adults is being held in the clubhouse next Saturday 20 June from 10-12am. If you’re interested please let Mike Hunter know so that we have an idea on numbers.
A similar course for juniors will be held later in the season.
A beautiful Summers Evening for drifting around the Lake – Night Jar 7
The seventh round of the Night Jar was similar in many ways to last week. There was a cloudless sky, warm sun but little wind. Only 16 boats were competing this week as some of the Topper and Radial helms were in exam prep mode.… Read full article “A beautiful Summers Evening for drifting around the Lake – Night Jar 7”
Food, glorious food
We know how much everyone enjoys the Thursday evening catering, so this weekend, to coincide with the Laser and Topper open meetings, Lucy’s team will be preparing some lasagne for evening supper. Of course this is available to visitors, campers and members alike.… Read full article “Food, glorious food”
The ONE Bassenthwaite Lake Sailing Week
Online entries for The ONE Bassenthwaite Lake Sailing Week can be made at bassweek.org.uk/book-and-enter-bass-week/
To obtain substantial discounts entries must be made no later than 15th June.
Celebrity Glass Pursuit
High winds caused racing to be cancelled on Saturday.
Rather than have a two race series on Sunday it has been decided to sail the Celebrity Glass Pursuit as a one off race in the morning and then resail last Sunday’s cancelled pennant race in the afternoon
Though there wasn’t much happening at the club on Saturday, however it was slightly different in the Davenport household where our latest addition to the membership was brought into the world by Phil’s helm’s wife Becky!… Read full article “Celebrity Glass Pursuit”
Night Jar 6 , Summer eventually arrived and the Wind disappeared.
Not much to say about this one except At least we got a race in! With 21 boats on the water on a pleasant sunny evening it seemed a shame to abandon.
When the Bates went out there was a glimmer of hope.… Read full article “Night Jar 6 , Summer eventually arrived and the Wind disappeared.”
Weekend Racing
After a changeable week weatherwise for the Whit half term there was a great turnout, especially in the slow handicap fleet. Various Flying 15s were competing in the Northern championship being held at Windermere so Chris/Julie sailed in the handicap fleet.… Read full article “Weekend Racing”
Night Jar 5 – still chilly for late May!!
The fifth round of the Night Jar took place in a medium strength westerly wind. The forecast squalls went to the North and the South of Dubwath Bay but it was again chilly for late May.
The course was 0-B-A-3-4 so there were a few gybe marks to contend with.… Read full article “Night Jar 5 – still chilly for late May!!”