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?!”

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”

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”

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”

Christmas is over, the miserable weather continues, and the sailing season has yet to start. While you’re quietly tucked up in front of the fire, put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) and draft a short article for the forthcoming Foxy Tales.… Read full article “Foxy Tales”