After a showery evening for the campers, Bass Week 2026 got underway with 110 boats on the water in a westerly F3-4. The rain stayed away, and there was intermittent sunny spells. True to form, the wind shifted regularly to the frustration of the OD (and perhaps the competitors). Quite an eventful day with a few capsizes, a helm falling out of his boat and getting a head wound, as well as a major port/starboard collision.

The evening started with a visit from Shake, Waffle & Roll, to be followed by the commodore’s reception, and some live music.

Entries for Bass Week 2026 opened on 1st April – not an April fool joke! Caravan/motorhome spaces are limited, so book now.

For everyone who can’t wait for next year’s Bass Week, it will run from 1st to 9th August 2026, so mark it in your diary

We are pleased to be engaging the services of Red Seal Rescue to support and supplement our own rescue facilities throughout the regatta again.