Memories of a special platinum jubilee weekend courtesy of Nick Smith

Dubwath Silver Meadows will be holding their AGM in the clubhouse on Friday 10th June at 7pm

It will include a talk by Dr Mark Tilzey, Associate Professor in Political Ecology & the Governance of Food Systems, Coventry University

It was with some trepidation that the 9 boats launched into a brisk, shifty NorthWesterly under blue skies after earlier rain. By the start time, however, the wind had moderated resulting in more manageable conditions but the shifts continued.

Race Officer, Val, set a figure of eight course starting with a beat to number 1.… Read full article “Night Jar 4”

Saturday started with some champagne sailing conditions for an excellent turnout of 40 boats across the two fleets racing this weekend. It was good to see that the Mirror fleet had mainly junior, or parent/child combinations.

With a westerly wind any potential sea breeze from the blue skies would only bolster the wind strength.… Read full article “Solo Open/Mirror Northern Areas 2022”

A light westerly breeze with regular shifts coming round Sale Fell greeted the 17 boats, including 5 Teras, who turned out for the first Night Jar of the Thursday evening series.

So keen was Ant to get started in his new role that he forgot to take a Race Officer with him (sorry Robin) but with the able assistance of Pen and moral support from Sid, racing started on time despite worries from shore that there might be an early start.… Read full article “Night Jar 1”

It is with great sadness that we have learnt of the peaceful passing of Keith Longstaff earlier today.

Keith has been a long standing member of the club. Having started sailing in GPs he moved on to race with Herb Telford in Flying 15s – what a partnership that was!… Read full article “Sad News”

With the new sailing season starting tomorrow, there will be a rigging day this afternoon to dust off the cobwebs and prep your boat rather than leave it the run out to the startline to find out what you have forgotten!… Read full article “At the Ready!”

Ok, so our sailing season is still around the corner, but the Bass Week team have worked out it’s about 150 days till The Craftinsure Bass Week gets into full swing, and have opened entries on Webcollect.

Don’t miss your chance to book your entry, especially caravan space which are being snapped up as quickly as ever!

Wishing everyone a happy, safe and healthy New Year topped up with fair winds for another fantastic sailing season!

The 70th AGM was held in the clubhouse on Sunday 5 December.

Commodore Jon Denwood thanked all who had contributed to what has been a busy, and successful season.

Key points

• The minutes of the 69th AGM were adopted
• The annual accounts were adopted
• The proposed rule changes were agreed, with some minor changes to wording
• Following discussion, an amendment to the circulated subscriptions was proposed and agreed

• Officers and members of the outgoing council were re-elected, though a vacancy for the safety officer position exists as Robin Dawson has stepped down from the role.