Sunladen Sunday
A loud and busy night of entertain
ment may leave many blowing the cobwebs away with a great sail. Conditions started off showery, but the wind held, and there were again squalls to challenge sailors expertise as well as enhance their enjoyment.
Sunshine reigned, as did the good sailing conditions.
The Medium Handicap were the first fleet to cause a general recall, and some general confusion as the sailors were uncertain about the restart procedure. Also, it meant that the faster fleets were completing their first lap and passing across the starting area before all starts had been completed!
The first prize giving of the week was held outside, and fortunately the threatening weather held off.
As ever, the quiz night generated a lot of interest. When the winning team was announced, three groups cheered (Kevin’s Ely group were just chancing their luck!). It turned out that two teams had picked the same name – Norfolk and Chance! Although both had done well, it was the Bass Carruthers/Denwood group that won the jar of sweets.
Saturday Sunshine
Great warm wind, and sunshine! A fantastic way to start Bass Week. The question as to whether anyone who travels 1000 miles to Lake Garda would enjoy better conditions has been asked. At present, we would suggest no.
Although the sun faded, the wind continued and it put many sailors off venturing out. The first boat out was a Flying Dutchman, which duly capsized! There were many others boats that followed though there was an unfortunate incident when a boat capsized before the start, and then righted to find it had a broken mast.
To reduce the prolonged start sequence, starting interval was reduced to 2 mins which made life on the committee boat all the more hectic!
The OD thought that the starts in the first race were all a bit cautious, but they were slightly better in the second race, and the OD even had the recall flag at the ready.
During both races there were some nasty squalls that flattened even F15s, and they led to various changes of positions.
The sailors will be tired tonight but no doubt find time to enjoy the Commodore’s reception and the eukele band throughout the evening.
Final countdown
Although racing does not start until tomorrow, you may wonder why the site is so busy. But we all know we have a fantastical location and everyone is keen to get their favourite camping spot, so there may even be queues waiting for the gates to open at 8!
Once set up, it’ll be time to meet up with old friends, then prepare boats as well.
A busy 24 hours ahead…
Bass Week Rates 2013
| Brochure Prices | ||||||
| Camping fees | 2013 | |||||
| Up to 15 June | Up to 27 July |
On Site | ||||
| Per Week | ||||||
| Caravan / Motorhome / Trailer Tent | £120.00 | £180.00 | £198.00 | |||
| 6 + Person capacity tent | £120.00 | £180.00 | £198.00 | |||
| 3 – 5 Person capacity tent | £107.00 | £161.00 | £177.00 | |||
| 2 person capacity tent | £70.00 | £105.00 | £116.00 | |||
| Awnings and gazebos | £45.00 | £68.00 | £75.00 | |||
| Per night | ||||||
| 6 + Person capacity tent | £38.00 | £57.00 | £60.00 | |||
| 3 – 5 Person capacity tent | £25.00 | £38.00 | £41.00 | |||
| 2 person capacity tent | £19.00 | £29.00 | £32.00 | |||
| Sailing fees | 2013 | |||||
| Up to 15 June | Up to 27 July |
On Site | ||||
| Sailing fees for double handers: | ||||||
| 1st Weekend series | £28.00 | £31.00 | £34.00 | |||
| Mid-week series | £79.00 | £87.00 | £96.00 | |||
| 2nd Weekend series | £28.00 | £31.00 | £34.00 | |||
| Inclusive | £94.00 | £113.00 | £136.00 | |||
| Single race entry | £11.00 | |||||
| Sailing fees for single handers: | ||||||
| 1st Weekend series | £20.00 | £22.00 | £24.00 | |||
| Mid-week series | £55.00 | £60.50 | £67.00 | |||
| 2nd Weekend series | £20.00 | £22.00 | £24.00 | |||
| Inclusive | £68.00 | £82.00 | £98.00 | |||
| Single race entry | £9.00 | |||||
| Launch fee for non racing craft: | ||||||
| Week entry | £39.00 | £43.00 | £47.00 | |||
| Daily entry | £19.00 | |||||
| Junior Coaching: | ||||||
| Beginner/Intermediate | £55.00 | £65.00 | £65.00 | |||