What fantastic views we enjoy! The Bates is tucked away for the Winter. Have you moved your boat?
61st Season Draws to a Close
After some very wet weather over the past few days, Sunday started off with some drizzle which faded before racing was underway. The light breeze held throughout the race and was sufficient to power the fleet of 11 boats around the course, though none of the forecast gusts came to fruition.… Read full article “61st Season Draws to a Close”
Sad News
It is with sadness that we have learnt that John Sinclair passed away on 16th November after a short illness at the age of 87. He was an active member at Bass for many years as a sailor, on council, and regularly at the helm of the safety boat.… Read full article “Sad News”
Another Sunny Sunday
Despite early rain, the morning started with glorious sunshine and a light breeze. Alan was out early to tune his GP to ensure he maintained his lead in the private competition with Alistair – a ‘gottle of geer’ riding on the day’s racing, and a bottle of champagne on the series!… Read full article “Another Sunny Sunday”
Get Your Tickets Soon
The annual prize giving dinner dance is being held at The Castle Inn on 1st December. The closing date is imminent so please contact Andrea by 17 November to book your places.
Sun Shines on the Righteous
A glorious morning of sunshine but mirror like conditions was not what the sailors expected to find when they arrived, and it was not as the forecast. Flurries of air passed over the lake from time to time, but it started to come in with more gusto just after 11.30 enabling racing to get underway by 12.15.… Read full article “Sun Shines on the Righteous”
Not Many Left!
Cool but otherwise perfect conditions set the scene for the start of the Winter Series. The fleet of thirteen boats set off in a good breeze to keep the sailors active and warm in the cool airs. The asymmetrics even managed to plane for a while on the main reach.… Read full article “Not Many Left!”
Opportunity Knocks
For those of you that were unable to get to see the initial runs of Emma’s play ‘True’ or her film ‘One last walk’ they could be coming to a village near you very soon.
Both the play and film will be at these venues on the following dates
7.30pm 8th November – Florence Mine, Egremont
7.30pm 9th November – Torpenhow Village Hall
7.30pm 10th November – Gosforth Public Hall
7.30pm 15th November – Beggars Theatre, Millom
7.30pm 17th November – Thursby Village Hall
October Draws to a Close
With October almost over this weekend concluded the remaining series for this year’s prize giving. Don’t forget to book your tickets with Andrea!
Saturday was basked in sunshine but the wind was somewhat lighter than forecast, and was variable in strength and direction .… Read full article “October Draws to a Close”
Flying Fifteen Team Racing
A goodly contingent of 8 boats from Derwent Reservoir and a lone adventurer from Scotland travelled to Bass SC to take part in the annual team racing event on the weekend of 20th October. Together the nine visiting boats provided three teams set to challenge the two teams from the home club.