A dry sailing club is not what we want to be. The profits earned from the running of the bar help keep subscriptions down and support the Bass Week surplus which is used to maintain, and improve, the club and its facilities.… Read full article “Water, Water Everywhere but Not a Drop to Drink!”
Countdown is on
Is the better weather putting you in the mood for some sailing? If you haven’t already done so, get your boat down to the club, take advantage of next Saturday’s tuning day, and start racing on Sunday 23rd!
Light Working…
The weekend working party tackled various tasks
– Replaced the items salvaged under the Race Office from the Clubroom back in there (and helped to fill the skip with rubbish)
– Sanded the wooded floor to create a key
Then the varnishing began: 3 coats, 7 people each day, only took an hour and a half each coat. … Read full article “Light Working…”
Flying 15 Northern Traveller Series 2014
Light Out?!
Please note that there will be House and Grounds working parties this weekend starting at 10 o’clock each day.
You don’t have to commit to being there both days but all help is appreciated and it reduces the burden on council members and various regular stalwarts.… Read full article “Light Out?!”
Something for nothing
Or perhaps a donation to the RNLI…
We have been offered a Crewsaver M/L trapeze harness (drysuit has gone)
The harness has been used for a couple of winter seasons sailing on a Dart, a couple of slightly worn bits of webbing, which is from about 2008.… Read full article “Something for nothing”
Funeral Details
Peter Ballard’s funeral is taking place at 13.15 Monday 24 February in
Wear Valley Crematorium
Coundon Village
On the outskirts of
Bishop Auckland
DL14 8NR
Afterwards food/nibbles will be served at
Pollards Inn
104 Etherley Lane
Bishop Auckland
DL14 6TU
Peter’s wife Ann would like everyone who has time to pop in
As she needs a rough guide as to numbers, would anyone planning on attending please email us.… Read full article “Funeral Details”
Walk No 2
Although blustery, the weather stayed dry for the 2nd close season walk. Some braved it to the top of Binsey without being blown off!
Did Graham opt, or was he forced, to walk back (but he did make it back safely)?… Read full article “Walk No 2”
Dubwath Silver Meadows AGM
Sad News
We have just been informed of the sudden and untimely death of Peter Ballard whilst on holiday in Madeira.
Peter has been an active and popular member of the club over recent years and he will be greatly missed.
Our thoughts and wishes are with his wife Anne and family at this sad time.… Read full article “Sad News”