Ethan Dawson has been selected to represent the West Zone at the Eric Twiname Championships held at Rutland 11/12 May 2013, a mere 21 years after his dad Robin, Commodore Andy and Vice Commodore Mark were selected for the same event!… Read full article “21 years on…”
Bass Week
The Bass Week brochure has been printed and should arrive on past entrants doorsteps in the next few days.
Take advantage of the substantial discounts by entering before the first deadline of 15 June. This year you can save on postage by entering online and paying by bank transfer or PayPal.… Read full article “Bass Week”
Fleet Challenge A
Saturday brought some blue skies and warmer sailing weather at last. With it there was a strong breeze, and heavy swell, coming down the lake. From time to time some heavy squalls challenged sailors and led to numerous capsizes.
The Fleet Challenge is a weekend series of six races calculated on a personal handicap basis.… Read full article “Fleet Challenge A”
Rabbit, Rabbit, Rabbit
In the social diary we have an ‘interesting talk’ following the bring and eat on Saturday 4th May, however, the person Claire, our social secretary, was hoping to do this can no longer make it.
If you have something you want to talk about which will interest people, or if you know someone who could do it, please get in touch with Claire,
Springlike!
The day started overcast with a light breeze from the East. By the time racing was underway the breeze was fading, so much so that the phantom wood choppers turned round, went ashore, and chopped some more wood!
Those that kept racing endured the mirror like conditions and managed to complete one lap before heading ashore for lunch.… Read full article “Springlike!”
Saturday Sailing
Despite a forecast of light winds, the sun shone, and there was a steadyish breeze to get the fleet of 15 boats around the course.
There was a good mix of boats in the handicap fleet. Unusually Scumper was first to the start with a couple of minutes to spare.… Read full article “Saturday Sailing”
Ben’s Guide to the Rules
Last night’s guide to the rules talk with panel Q&A session was especially well attended last night after Commodore Andy Smith, with a bit of help from Mike Moore (RYA NW area chairman) was able to coerce Olympic Champion Ben Ainslie to make a return visit to the club (His last visit was when Bassenthwaite hosted the Optimist Nationals!).… Read full article “Ben’s Guide to the Rules”
Easter Saturday
A freezing night left ice on the lake on Saturday morning, but the sun shone, so there was no need for any ice breakers before the influx of visitors attending our open day! Many visitors had the opportunity to go for a sail and experience a taste of our sport.… Read full article “Easter Saturday”
It’s started already!
The stormy conditions that is!
For those that were getting a head start for the new season and taken their boats to the club, some boat covers are off and are not tied down.
Owners of boats may need to go down and check their boats, especially with the forecast of more strong winds for the weekend.… Read full article “It’s started already!”
Are you ready?
You may have noticed that the sailing programme has been uploaded to DutyMan, and those with allocated duties will have received notification. This all leads to the start of the 2013 sailing season which is so nearly upon us.
There is a rigging and tuning day on Sat 23 March, and the first race on Sun 24 March.… Read full article “Are you ready?”