Bala

BALA http://www.balasc.org.uk

Location:  Bala S.C., Bala, Gwynedd, North Wales, is just off the B4403 at the eastern corner of the Lake.
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Water:  The Club water is Bala Lake or, to give it its proper name, Llyn Tegid which is the largest natural lake in Wales being approximately 4 miles long and 1 mile wide at its widest. It is 150 feet deep in places. Three rivers feed into the Lake – Dee, Llafar and Glyn, with the Dee flowing on its way to Chester. Winds are predominantly southwest, good and steady when in this quarter. At forces above 4 and 5 the lake’s surface develops a short chop and it is in these conditions particularly that Fifteens come into their own.
Surroundings:  The lake lies in a valley running southwest to northeast with the small town of Bala at the northeast end. The scenery is mountainous, picturesque and the lake lies within the Snowdonia National Park. Numerous hotels, guest houses, caravans and camping sites nearby.
Facilities:  The Clubhouse is modern and spacious with changing rooms, complete with showers, drying facilities etc. The galley serves hot drinks and snack meals during sailing hours and evening meals are usually available during open events. Bar open weekends and regattas.
Launching:  By slipway.
Racing:  Saturday and Sunday mid-March to end of October. Temporary members welcome.
Open Events:  Three-day regattas at Easter, Spring and August Bank Holiday. Long Distance Handicap Race first Saturday in July. Two-day Fifteen open for Harry Haines Trophy in September.