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

There will be another prize giving after racing, and live music to finish the day.

More overnight rain passed though, paving the way for another bright, sunny, day with morning racing sponsored by Underscar Vinery, and the afternoon RNLI pursuit by Ginger Boats.

With the base wind forecast of F3-4 coming to fruition, there was some champagne sailing conditions for those that still had the energy. The breezy conditions put off several from venturing out, and others retired after the gusts were just too much. The rescue crews were kept busy, and the sailors all enjoyed exciting planing conditions at times.

In the RNLI pursuit, two world class Mirror helms with their young daughters crewing mastered the blustery conditions through the 90 minute race to pull through to the lead, then stay ahead to the finish with Phil and Lucy Smith winning the coveted RNLI silver salver, while Andy and Isabelle Tunnicliffe were 2nd. Again, handicapping proved to be realistic with eight fleets finishing in the top 11 positions.

More photos have been added to the gallery.

With sunshine and lighter winds, many sailors took to the water for a three race series sponsored by Ginger Boats.

Border TV returned to capture some sailing and recorded a 4 minute article to promote the very nature of Bass Week – good sailing, fun on and off the water, and long lasting friendships.

Another visit from Heavenly Fish and Chips helped recharge low energy levels of many competitors before a disco into the early hours.

Storm Floris has passed through but with the winds still gusting F5, many sailors opted to sit back on shore and watch the action.

The morning race being sponsored by Shake, Waffle and Roll, and the afternoon Nairn Pursuit sponsored by Ginger Boats. Both races had some strong gusts to speed boats along, challenge their helms, and cause various capsizes. The conditions in the afternoon must have suited overall handicaps as until the final five minutes of the 90 minute race a Tera Sport helmed by James Reekie had led the fleet only to be passed by eleven boats, and resulting in eight different fleets in the top eleven finishers. Simon Weatherspoon in an ILCA 7 won the Nairm Pursuit trophy.

Racing was followed by the 2nd prizegiving of the regatta.

Photos from the weekend

After more overnight rain, the forecast proved to be correct for a change, and storm Floris brought high winds, with blue skies, and resulted in racing being cancelled for the day.

After a wet night for those camping, the rain passed through and the day brightened as time went on offering more blue skies.

The wind blew from the west again, slightly stronger than Saturday, so the OD devised courses offering some screaming reaches. The gybe marks proved to be a challenge for various boats, as there were several capsizes. Some busy mark roundings resulted in a few collisions and protests too!

The first prize giving of the week was held, followed by quizzes for juniors and adults.

Bass Week got underway with sunshine, and a shifty westerly breeze. Despite many regulars attending alternative championships this year, there was still an excellent turnout of 125 boats.

A few eager sailors were caught out by the one minute ’round the ends’ rule, but they all returned, and learnt by their mistakes! There were a few capsizes in the gusts as the wind freshened with the influence of a sea breeze.

The Heavenly Fish and Chips, together with Shake, Waffle and Roll, were providing onsite catering before the Commodore’s reception followed by live music from Tru Tones.

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