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?

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.