Despite a forecast with 30mph gusts, 15 boats took to the water and enjoyed some exciting racing in gusty, and shifty, conditions for the start of another weekend series.
Simon/Jon led the way in the F15s in both races, with Ian/Lezli-Ann keeping Mike/Kayla at bay in the first race and vice versa in the second.… Read full article “Belated Bank Holiday Weekend Series”
Another blustery evening with a Force 4 Southerly wind and choppy water which put a few people off. Others took their time in deciding to launch which delayed the start for a while. Will need to be on time on the next two Thursdays or we will be finishing in the dark.… Read full article “Night Jar 15”
Izzie and Harry arriving for a voyage on training ship James Cook.
Proud mum received some communication ‘having great time, don’t text me!…’
Day 2
Harry and Izzie are now in Campletown having left Whitehaven last night. This is not the first such trip as a group of young people from the club went to Scotland in the distant past (in the 1980s?)… Read full article “Sailing Away”
After the visitors left on Sunday, there was a great atmosphere for the rounders match and people of all ages and from clubs up and down the country had a great time with refreshments being served it was a great way to end the day.… Read full article “Back to Normal”
We are hosting this prestigious event on Saturday and Sunday of the August weekend. It was great to have a total of 35 entries.
With a forecast of next to no wind on Sunday, the OD forewarned sailors that he would try to get four races in on Saturday.… Read full article “Flying Fifteen Northern Championships 23-24 August 2014”
The Night Jar series resumed on a wet and windy day which was enough to put anyone off sailing. But, as the Webmaster often says, Bass has its own micro-climate and it was down to a force 3 westerly and almost sunny by the race start.… Read full article “Night Jar 14”
With the darker nights creeping in, a reminder that the Night Jar start times have moved forward to 7pm. This isn’t so that AJ can finish earlier and prepare the evening meal as, this week, Neil will be cooking a curry to warm you all up.
Well done and congratulations to Bass members that attended the GP Worlds in Strangford Lough
14th – Dave/Lynn Lawson
16th – Adam Parry/Phil Hodgkins
36th – Paul Bowmer/Mike Fairlamb
51st – John Riley/Nigel Lewis
67th – Val/Ken Bell
Following high winds and a prolonged squall in Strangford Lough, where the GP14 Worlds are being held this week, a major incident was declared when approx 50 boats capsized and the rescue facilities were inundated.
We are pleased to advise that all Bass members who are taking part in the event are safe and well.
To keep abreast of happenings and results for Bass week check out the dedicated site