Vareo Nationals 2013 (c) Alastair Duncan
What happens when there’s no wind?
You can wait…
Or you can eat!
RS Vareo National Championships
This weekend the RS Vareo Nationals are being held at Bassenthwaite, the home club of the defending champion, our own Vice-Commodore Mark Somerville.
The wind forecast is light, unfortunately, so will the lightweights have an advantage. Of course, there is the Bass micro-climate factor, so anything could happen!… Read full article “RS Vareo National Championships”
Bass Tri
Just a quick note to say thank for allowing myself and my fellow competitors to use the facilities at your sailing club. The weather showed its true colours perhaps more suited to sailing than swimming, cycling and running, but the respite provide by the clubhouse was very much appreciated.… Read full article “Bass Tri”
Some NSSA thank you notes…
A very big thank you for a superb regatta, which was definitely down to your meticulous organisation…..
…. The team of volunteers at Bassenthwaite Sailing Club worked extremely hard to keep the sailing going, the site clean and the cups of tea and coffee supplied (despite the large numbers of adults) – I am sure that the SC members are now enjoying the peace and quiet.… Read full article “Some NSSA thank you notes…”
Alone again..
After the NSSA, and Bass Week, and the Triathlon we were able to celebrate having the club to ourselves again (well for one day, as we have the RS Vareo Nationals over the bank holiday weekend).
With heavy overnight rain, gusting winds, and a lot of apathy at the sight of the tops of the breaking waves, the prospect of getting anybody to take to the water seemed low despite AJ merrily rigging his newly acquired GP.… Read full article “Alone again..”
Triathlon
AJ always puts on a smile as he practices his dance routine. Is that what he should be doing while marshalling traffic?
Another grateful visitor
I am a parent from Queen Mary SC and I am writing up a small report on our team’s experiences at the NSSA at Bassenthwaite last week.
They all had a fantastic week – the place is beautiful and the Bass members worked so hard to make it a great event.… Read full article “Another grateful visitor”
Many thanks to you all
Hi to you all at beautiful Bassenthwaite Sailing Club,
I just wanted to say that we all thoroughly enjoyed the NSSA regatta that you hosted for us all last week. All the youngsters from Leicestershire had a brilliant event and no doubt improved their sailing ability to boot.… Read full article “Many thanks to you all”
Spot the difference
On the 25th Anniversary edition of Countryfile the following picture was spotted. Can you see what has changed?