In the social diary we have an ‘interesting talk’ following the bring and eat on Saturday 4th May, however, the person Claire, our social secretary, was hoping to do this can no longer make it.
If you have something you want to talk about which will interest people, or if you know someone who could do it, please get in touch with Claire,
The day started overcast with a light breeze from the East. By the time racing was underway the breeze was fading, so much so that the phantom wood choppers turned round, went ashore, and chopped some more wood!
Those that kept racing endured the mirror like conditions and managed to complete one lap before heading ashore for lunch.… Read full article “Springlike!”
Despite a forecast of light winds, the sun shone, and there was a steadyish breeze to get the fleet of 15 boats around the course.
There was a good mix of boats in the handicap fleet. Unusually Scumper was first to the start with a couple of minutes to spare.… Read full article “Saturday Sailing”
A freezing night left ice on the lake on Saturday morning, but the sun shone, so there was no need for any ice breakers before the influx of visitors attending our open day! Many visitors had the opportunity to go for a sail and experience a taste of our sport.… Read full article “Easter Saturday”
The stormy conditions that is!
For those that were getting a head start for the new season and taken their boats to the club, some boat covers are off and are not tied down.
Owners of boats may need to go down and check their boats, especially with the forecast of more strong winds for the weekend.… Read full article “It’s started already!”
You may have noticed that the sailing programme has been uploaded to DutyMan, and those with allocated duties will have received notification. This all leads to the start of the 2013 sailing season which is so nearly upon us.
There is a rigging and tuning day on Sat 23 March, and the first race on Sun 24 March.… Read full article “Are you ready?”
The training that will be provided for new and existing members in 2013 will follow the RYA National Training schemes for adults and youths. Following our own review, and advice from the RYA, we will be providing courses that last for 10 weeks.… Read full article “Training 2013”
Just a reminder that your help would be appreciated this weekend 9/10 March for the working parties to prepare the clubhouse and grounds for the new season.
10am start each day
Ethan Dawson came 4th at a Topper NW traveller yesterday at Chester Sailing Club. In a total of 22 boats, the three ahead of him were all national squad sailors
To all members and rescue boat crew
There is going to be training for the use of the defibrillator that we now own. The training will be conducted by Ralph Palmer of the Northwest Ambulance Service, it will be held on Saturday 16 March at 10am in the club house and is expected to take 3 hours.… Read full article “Defibrillator Training”