Bass Week 2027 will run form 31st July to 8th August, so if you feel it was so good that you could do it all again, get the date in your diary, and we look forward to seeing you next year!

Challenging conditions for the race team over the weekend for the final series of the regatta, but the week concluded with all races being sailed over a mixture of conditions, and mainly dry, although the final prize giving was held indoors.

Commodore Joe Roberts thanked all the many members that had made the week possible, and, of course, the visitors for making all the effort worthwhile!

After the weekend series prizes were awarded, various special trophies were given for individual performances throughout the week.

The high winds have passed through, and hopefully taken most of the rain as well, but there was still plenty of wind to get another day’s racing which included the RNLI pursuit in the afternoon which was won by club member Phil Smith and daughter Lucy, in a Mirror with Dave and Caroline Exley in a RS400 close on their transom.

The evening entertainment is a Charleston Ceilidh

The only thing the forecasters seem to have got right is the high risk of rain showers, and the wind direction. The high winds overnight, or high gusts through the day have put many sailors off, but yet to come to fruition.

Racing comprises a three race series. The morning wind was not as strong as recent days, and it seemed to ease during the lunch break. However, soon after setting off to start race 2, the wind increased, and several squalls caught out numerous sailors including unplanned gybes, and capsizes.

One gust resulted in both helm and crew falling out of their boat, but they were safely recovered.

By race 3 many sailors opted to call it a day leaving just a small number to venture out.

After racing Heavenly Fish and Chips returned, with an opportunity to dance off the calories at the disco (if they had enough energy?!)

The morning wind was very similar to Monday, SSE F4-5, but clouds remained after some nighttime rain.

The OD opted to make best use of the breeze, and the lake, sending the faster fleets to the Keswick end, and the others 2/3rds of the way. Several helms thought better of it, and stayed ashore, while some others got to the starting area, assessed the course and conditions, then headed home.

The afternoon race is the Nairn Pursuit, based on an 80 min race time for the slowest fleet. Perhaps fortuitously, the wind is veering more to the SW, so the course may remain in the main bay so spectators can keep an eye on proceedings.

The day started with champagne sailing conditions with a SE F4-5, and sunny spells, challenging for some novice helms in the morning race, but ideal for an afternoon round the lake race, so that’s where the fleets were sent.

Bass GP sailors AJ and Sue should be aware of the anchor warp behind the committee boat, but it didn’t stop them catching their centreboard on it. Was it karma that caused them to capsize minutes later, or a crew reluctant to sail half way down the lake?

A challenging four mile beat down the lake for the faster fleets with exhilarating reaches back. Perhaps this aircraft was too quick as a lead boat?

The day started with sunshine but a lack of wind, so racing was postponed for two and a half hours until the sea breeze filled in.

The wind held for most of the race but it eased for the tail enders, and it didn’t look too promising for the final race. However, the OD opted to head out to try and get a start, which didn’t look at all promising with 30 secs to go, but the the wind came back and racing continued. A wind shift, and a rogue Graduate on the start line, resulted in the first general recall of the regatta for the F15s.

The first prize giving of the week will follow, and Heavenly Fish and Chips are on site to feed the weary sailors. Perhaps the fish will aid brain power for the quiz later this evening?

The first prize giving of the week was sponsored by Navigators and General. Their representatives Graham and John Tuckwell were in their own prize list for a 5th in the Flying 15 fleet.

Heavenly Fish and Chips are on site to feed the weary sailors and perhaps, the fish will aided brain power for the quiz later in the  evening.

The winner of the junior quiz was Brooke Fletcher in a team of two with mum Emily.

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

The final day arrived, the windy weather finally abated, and the sun shone for those that had awnings and tents to pack away.

No capsizes, or hairy planing conditions, just a pleasant final race to bring the week to a close.

At the last prize giving of the regatta Commodore Joe Roberts thanked everyone for all their efforts in making Bass Week happen, and then it was over for another year.

The following sailors won special trophies for Bass members for their consistent sailing trhroughout the week.

Don’t forget to put 1st – 9th August 2026 in your diary for next year’s Bass Week!

For the early risers it was a beautiful morning with a light southerly air, however today’s forecast is for the windy weather to continue, but with a greater risk of rain. The Bass micro-climate beat the odds and despite an overcast morning with some minor drizzly showers, blue skies and sunshine reappeared early afternoon.

The final weekend’s racing sponsored by Navigators and General comprised three races on Saturday, and a final race on Sunday. The blustery winds continued on Saturday with gusts up to F5, and with numerous weary sailors opting out and pack up, fleets were depleted. The OD advised sailors racing would start on time, and it did, though one late starter was convinced it had started early only to realise their watch was 5 minutes slow…

The thrills, spills, and capsizes continued throughout the day. Would the sailors recharge their batteries in time for the festival themed final disco?

Friday’s forecast is for more of the same with the exception that there could be wall to wall sunshine all day! Unfortunately, the sun waited until the afternoon before making another grand appearance. The morning race being sponsored by Embleton Spa, and the afternoon race for Juniors and Seniors by Bassenthwaite Lake Train and Cafe.

Wind wise, the forecast was accurate, offering more spectacular reaches, and blustery gusts, one of which caused the vice commodore to be knocked out of his boat by the boom when he was about to take down his spinnaker and a sudden caused an unplanned gybe! Not surprisingly, the wind freshened during the Ladies, Junior and Seniors race, but there was only a couple of retirements!

Another prize giving after sailing caught up on three days racing, and was followed by sumo wrestling, and live music to finish the day.