BASSENTHWAITE http://www.bassenthwaite-sc.org.uk/
Location: Bassenthwaite Sailing Club, Bassenthwaite Lake, Dubwath. Tel. 01768 76341 (Sat., Sun. and Thurs. evenings.) Club lies 8 miles north of Keswick on the A66. From the south leave the M6 motorway at Penrith (Junction 40) and travel westwards along A66 for approx. 25 miles.
At north end of lake turn right for Dubwath and right again for club. From north and east via Carlisle follow A595 south-westwards towards Cockermouth to Bothel. Follow A591 to Castle Inn. Turn right and follow lakeshore westwards over bridge towards Dubwath and the club.
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Water: One of the largest Cumbrian lakes 4 miles in length and three-quarters of a mile wide, the lake lies generally north to south. A really beautiful inland sailing water. Its peace is undisturbed by power craft except those used for rescue. Winds mainly SW but often SE or NW giving long legs and superb courses.
Launching: Jetty and slips next to the clubhouse. Taxi service to boats on moorings. Tractor for retrieval of boats after racing. Mainly dry sailing with some moorings for day use only.
Facilities: Excellent clubhouse with good views over most courses. First class changing rooms, hot showers and toilets. Family room and separate bar. Well equipped galley. Food available most open meetings. Extensive range of hotels/B&Bs/restaurants close to club. On site caravan/tent pitches during open meetings. Boats can be left before and after opens by arrangement.
Racing: Class racing organised end March to end November. Two races Sat. pm and and two/three races Sunday. Thursday evening racing May to July. Competitive Fifteen fleet numbering 31 includes good mix of older to the latest boats. On-water course display / start line with either on-water or shore based finish line.
General: An experienced club offering friendly competitive racing in superb surroundings. Temporary visitors welcome during the season. Reduced membership rates now available to members of other clubs wishing to join Bass SC as their second club. For further information please contact the Fleet Captain.
