It is with great sadness that we have learned of the death of Eddie Ramsden on 23 July. Eddie and his wife have been regular visitors to the club over many years, and more recently became members. He was heavily involved with the RYA and regularly brought his expertise into play at club events. He will be sadly missed.

It goes without saying that the family are all desperately sad at this time but take comfort in knowing that he is now at peace.

Our thoughts are with his widow Jean, daughter Judith, and the rest of Eddie’s family at this sad time.

A funeral Service will be held for Eddie at 2.45pm on Wednesday, August 14th 2019, at Mountsett Crematorium, Dipton DH9 9JP.

Family flowers only please. If you would like to give a donation in lieu of flowers then the family would appreciate it if it could go to Macmillan Cancer Support or Marie Curie

It is with sadness that we have learned of the death of John Dawson at the age of 98, father of rear commodore Robin.

Many longer standing members will know of John who was an active member for many years, both on and off the water.

Our thoughts and condolences are with his widow Beth, Robin, and families at this sad time.

Funeral details will be posted here when arrangements have been finalised.

It was dry but chilly with a NW wind.  The OD set a different course of 1-0-B-4 and 20 boats took the start.  Mark�s RS100 was first down the beat and continued to extend its lead.  Val & Ken�s GP, incognito with a white Kite, were next up followed by James & Jenny�s L2000 having re-rigged from Ullswater and the second GP of Joan & Jack.

Then came a tight contest between the single handers; Rory�s Solo, Paul�s Radial (sailing above the helm�s handicap as usual) and Mike�s Streaker which moved through to be first of the group.

The course was shortened for Barbara�s Radial and the Teras of Matthew and Katia. Also, the Vision of Dave Era / Dave Pearson which had earlier capsized.

Then all headed back for the meal prepared this week by newcomer John Bracegirdle.  

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A drab, light westerly evening started serenely enough, But, when the Thursday evening Bates driver decided to launch the Rib it became highly entertaining as he ended up waist deep in the water! Luckily the combined skills of Ken, Keith, Tog and others were able to get things on a drier footing and racing started albeit around 30 mins late.

 Mike & Eric got a flyer in the Geep with Val & Ken following.  But the latter boat came under pressure from Eric�s FF and James & Jenny�s L2000. There were shouts for mark room which resulted in turns for the L2000.

The Tera and Oppy battles had the Somerville / Reekie boats vying for their lead.

Great to see.  But the chill caught up and your correspondent signed off despite good craik with Wendy & Gail.

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A cloudless and very warm day brought virtually all the Thursday regulars to the Club with the intention of cooling down out on the water.  But they found a brisk southerly with the wind rattling rigs.  Some opted to give it a miss with Emma, for one, taking to safety. But there were still over 20 boats on the line upwind of 1 which was followed by a long beat to 8, a run to B and a reach to 1 completing the triangle.

Initially, the line was incredibly biased with Mark reckoning port on port might be an option but the bias went neutral in the countdown.  The Sale Fell effect made the first beat difficult but a gradual swing to SSE and a dropping of wind strength made decision making easier.

Barbara decided to match Mik�s decision making by following astern (not a good practice at the best of times!).  She eventually ended up with a brief capsize and he was able to concentrate on trying to get the better of John�s Pico.

Back at the club Richard had prepared curry and a vegetarian option so no one went hungry.  

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We are delighted to learn of the birth of Saskia Florence, first born daughter for Alex and Olivia, on 24 June.

We send our best wishes and congratulations to mum and dad, grandma Caroline, and great grandma Beryl, not to forget granduncle Robin, grandaunt Becky, and first cousins Ethan, Erin and Amber!

Good weather on Thursday resulted in 19 sailors taking to the water for the 7 pm race in the Night Jar Series. Mark Somerville won on fleet handicap and James and Jenny MacGregor won on personal handicap.

The overall series leaders remain as John Reekie and young Matthew Somerville.

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The 2019 sailing season is upon us, and will start 1130am this Sunday 31st March.

Why not pop along on Saturday, give a helping hand with some final preparations, and then greet and get to know some of our newer members in the afternoon?

Don’t forget that with British Summer Time starting on Sunday the clocks will go forward one hour, so the first race is sooner than you may have realised!

Congratulations to Phil Hodgkins and Sarah Wilkinson following their wedding at the weekend.

They have both been invited to give a talk on sailing on Radio Cumbria on Thursday (21/2) at around 6.30pm