For kids of aged 9 or over we have three x one-week/5 day Start Sailing
courses (RYA stage 1 and 2) running 9.00 to 17.00 on the following dates,
Monday-Friday:-
a) 21 to 25 July
b) 28 July to 1 August
c) 11 August to 15 August
Then a short week and following Monday, 19 to 22 August plus Monday 25 August.… Read full article “Learning to sail opportunities”
While Chris and Julie headed south to spend the day in Wimbledon No 1 court, and were delighted that the forecast rain held off, as well as witnessing the surprise defeat of No 1 seed Serena Williams, club racing comprised a weekend championship series, in bright but cool airs.… Read full article “Weekend Series”
With Bass Week just a month away it’s time to hunt out those coveted trophies that you deservedly won last year, give them a polish, and return to the club in plenty of time for presentation to this year’s winners (hopefully you’ll be there to defend your position!)… Read full article “Bass Week Trophies”
Well, this is one round that nearly didn’t take place! At Start -15mins there was little wind and, what there was varied from E to SW. The beat was to be B-0 but it turned out to be B-A. Well B wasn’t actually in the eventual course which was A-4-1 and a finish line around B.… Read full article “Night Jar 10”
You may well be asking yourself what is this all about, well read on. The Club Council is aware that Club Members are regularly invaded by visiting fleets who want to host events at our beautiful Sailing Club. This brings a lot of benefits but also requires a great commitment from members and can restrict our own racing.… Read full article “Fun Weekend 12/13 July”
Sun and wind, albeit shifty, tempted 22 boats on to the water for another two races in a championship long series.
The day started with two sets of opposing views from two ‘vocal locals’ as to how and why the anchor warp ended up wrapped around the prop of the Bates last weekend.… Read full article “Sunny Summer Solstice”
Val had belatedly realised that she had double booked OD duty and preparing the meal. So she sent her crew to do the easy work on the Bates while she perspired in the Galley!
It was, again, a fine and warm evening and 22 competitors took to the water.… Read full article “Night Jar 9”
While the Solway Firth coastline was basking in the sun, the weather at the club was cloudy but warm.
Three of the youth squad had gone to an open at Ullswater. Jenny Dunn performed best finishing a creditable 22nd in a fleet of 29 boats which included National Youth Squad sailors.… Read full article “Fleet Challenge B”
Mik Chappell is on his holidays in Scotland and the nominated OD, John Crosbie, is somewhere in mid Atlantic so Andy Sugden stepped in as OD and did an excellent job. He was assisted by Mike Hunter and Neil Garrison on rescue as the regular crew are on the back of a recovery vehicle somewhere in Italy.… Read full article “Night Jar Double for the Hardies”
29 boats across three fleets took to the water for three races in a one day open. The weather proved to be a very mixed bag ranging from bright and sunny to dull and drizzle/rain. Windwise, everytime the OD set a line, the wind swung drastically.… Read full article “Laser, Mirror and Topper Open”