BW Info Pack

• Cars are not permitted on the bottom
camping field. If you choose to camp there,
cars will be able to unpack next to the
camping area and assistance will be given to
transporting your tent etc. to your desired
pitch.
• There will not be an onsite chandlery this
year.
• Our onsite catering this year will be
provided outside by Coffee Bean & Gone,
with breakfasts available at Bassenthwaite
Lake Station. A Pizza Van and Fish & Chip Van
will also visit during the week. Full details are
in the information pack.
• Cycling in the vicinity of the Clubhouse
and in and around the dinghy park is not
permitted on Safety grounds. This particularly
applies to small children with sharp
handlebars.
• We are conscious that bottles, broken
glass or other sharp objects can be found in
the lake and would therefore request that
everyone wears appropriate footwear and is
extra vigilant in and around the lake shore,
whether they be sailing or playing.
• In respect of playing around the water’s
edge, we ask that the slipways are kept clear
for launching and recovery at the start and
end of each race. Don’t let this stop the fun
though!
• We urge non-competitors to avoid using the
shower facilities during the hour either side
of the conclusion of racing each day to allow
the sailors access.
• Virtually all those involved in organising and
running the event are volunteers, we would
therefore ask everyone to please tidy up after
themselves whenever and wherever possible.
• Only alcohol purchased at the bar should
be consumed within or environs of the club
house.
• With the exception of guide / assistance
dogs, we do not allow dogs on site during the
regatta week
Our Vice Commodores, Andrea and Ian
Preston will be available on site throughout
the week for any issues that may arise.
Myself and other members of Council will be
pleased to lend assistance should Andrea or
Ian not be available. As ever, our regatta week
is organised and run by a dedicated team of
members and we continue to be very grateful
for anyone who is willing to give a hand with
tasks such as race office or rescue duty, etc.
Please have a word at reception or with Ian,
Andrea, myself or any committee members if
you are able to lend a hand.
Finally, Kim and I hope that you will be
able to join ourselves, the Council and
members of Bassenthwaite Sailing Club, at
the Commodore’s reception on the evening
of Saturday 31st July. Best wishes and please
accept our thanks once again for choosing to
spend your holiday time with us this year.
Jon Denwood, Commodore.
Social Programme
Saturday Commodores reception followed
by live music - Collision from 8.45pm
Sunday Children’s quiz from 6.30pm.
Adult’s quiz from 8pm
Monday Bouncy assault course 10am - 2pm
then kids party 7–9pm
Tuesday Bass has got talent from 7pm
Wednesday Live music - Luke Matear from
8.30pm
Thursday Kids orienteering (after sailing)
car treasure hunt from 6pm
Friday Live music - Out on Bail from 8.30pm
Saturday Kids crafts (time tbc). Final disco
from 7pm - Olympic theme fancy dress
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Phil Smith
Sailing Secretary
Welcome to Bass Week 2021!
Your welcome pack includes a copy of the Racing Programme and Sailing
Instructions (SIs). Keep an eye on the official notice board (in the clubhouse
foyer) for any sailing-related notices, including changes to SIs. There will be
a briefing on Saturday when we’ll run through various points in the SIs and
we can answer any queries – or just come and see me beforehand. There are
two pursuit races scheduled: the Nairn Pursuit race on Tuesday afternoon
and the Lifeboat Silver Salver race on Thursday afternoon. For anyone unfamiliar with pursuit racing,
these are handicap races in which the slowest boats start first and are pursued by faster boats
starting later. We will hold a short briefing before each pursuit to explain the format, and feel free
to ask for help if you are not familiar with this format of racing and would like to give it a go. There
will be no Ladies race on Friday afternoon. The Junior Race has been renamed “The Herb Telford
Junior Race”, in memory of our long-time member, sailor, and Official Starter.
Can all Parents/ Guardians please ensure you complete the “Parental & Medial Consent
Form” included within this pack, for all sailors under 18 years of age, and return it to the
race office prior to going afloat. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.
Please notify us of any changes to entries in plenty of time before racing, by completing the forms
located on the door of the committee room. This helps us deliver accurate results without delays.
There are also scoring request forms located in the same place to be completed if you have a
query regarding your results. If you have any questions, concerns or suggestions, don’t hesitate to
seek me out. I will be very happy to do what I can to help.
I hope you have a fantastic week of racing!
Phil Smith, Sailing Secretary
FLEET STARTS
All classes to sail the same number of races and the starting times will be as follows:
+ 0 Fast Handicap
+2 Flying Fifteen
+4 RS200
+6 Medium Handicap
+8 Lasers
Open to all dinghies & keelboats with PN 847-1445
+10 Enterprise
+12 GP 14
+14 Solo
+16 Slow Handicap
+18 Mirror/Topper/Tera.
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