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Sunny Start to the Summer Series Sunday 14th April
It was a huge relief to be able to actually start the Summer Series on Sunday. The sun shone and the wind had lightened from the day before. The stream was still strong enough to cause some head scratching, especially at the marks. OOD Charles Fox set a starboard hand loop, with and upstream start. The Westerly came and went and sometimes was strong enough for competitors to plane! More »
16 Apr 2024
Enterprise Open 2024 Saturday 13th April
Nine Enterprises took to the water on Saturday. The stream had abated somewhat, and the wind a gusty westerly and all over the place. OOD Marcus Chavasse set a figure of eight course starting upstream. The first of the races was easily won by Iaan and Jo McGregor from Lensbury SC. Fellow Lensbury sailors Chris Rowsell and Teresa Burton were second and Richard Shillitoe crewed by James Budden More »
16 Apr 2024
Thursday Supper and Tech Evening 11th April
Commodore Marcus Chavasse spent some time revealing the mysteries of the members section of the new website last Thursday. That was followed by an excellent supper of Chicken Taragon Pie and salad with a dreamy dessert of panacotta and fruit. A great evening, enjoyed by all. Thanks to Marcus for enlightening us and to Jean Michel for feeding us so well. More »
16 Apr 2024
Easter Egg Fun and Games 2024 and Capture the Paddle
The stream was yet again too strong to run the programmed Pursuit Race, so the Juniors got together and invented the game 'Capture the Paddle' to play up on the recreation ground. This involved two paddles and teams of approximately 5 each. There was a lot of walking, tagging, and eventually the two paddles ended up the same end. It was impressive to see the age range of the participants. You only needed to be More »
6 Apr 2024
Last of the Winter Racing - Sunday 24th March
Report by Marcus Chavasse I arrived at the club in the middle of the Blue races, in time to witness a number of capsizes in the lively conditions. A gusty North-Westerly was blowing for these last races of a much-interrupted Winter Series. Matt Valentine won the Blue Laser race ahead of Peter Impey. Rob Hatley crewed by Tim Ginn were ahead of Joe Woods and Ken Duffell in the Merlins and Charles Fox More »
26 Mar 2024
Racing Sunday 17th March
The start of the day was very unpromising. The current was too strong for boats to be able to stem the stream with the slight westerly, so the 1030 series of races was cancelled. Come 1130 the wind had strengthened so it was possible to get some sailing in. This was the penultimate Sunday in the Winter series. The course was short well in sight of the club. Sometimes it paid to More »
26 Mar 2024
Enterprise Open Meeting postponed to Saturday 13th April
The event was postponed twice due to river conditions and lack of wind. It will now take place in the morning of Saturday 13th April More »
18 Mar 2024
Racing Sunday 10th March
Report by Marcus Chavasse Photos by Chris Wade The Environment Agency seemed to have gone away for the weekend. The last measurement for the flow rate at Kingston was at 08:00 on Friday before the gauge came unstuck. The stream had reduced to an estimated 150m3/s by Sunday morning. However the wind was still rather light from the East. OOD Marcus decided to give the Blue Race a go. After half an hour More »
18 Mar 2024
Upcoming events
| Apr 20 |
11:00 - ELIZABETH CUP - Firefly Open M…M25 and Vines Trophy Event. |
| Apr 20 |
14:30 - Junior SailingFun and friendly junior sailing followed by tea and cakes |
| Apr 21 |
10:30 - Summer Series 2024 » Summer Series 3Sunday racing followed by lunch in the clubhouse. Bar |
| Apr 21 |
14:00 - WINTER POINTS PRIZE GIVINGAwarding of prizes for Winter Points Series after lunch. |
| Apr 27 |
14:30 - Junior SailingFun and friendly junior sailing followed by tea and cakes |
| Apr 28 |
10:30 - Summer Series 2024 » Summer Series 4Sunday racing followed by lunch in the clubhouse. Bar open |
| May 2 |
19:15 - Saga Trophy 1Thursday evening H'cap race followed by supper |
| May 4 |
14:30 - Junior SailingFun and friendly junior sailing followed by tea and cakes |
| May 5 |
10:30 - Summer Series 2024 » Summer Series 5Sunday racing followed by lunch in the clubhouse. Bar open |
| May 6 |
14:00 - May Merrie Long Distance Race…Long distance race hosted by Minima YC who are situated |
| May 9 |
19:15 - Saga Trophy 2Thursday evening H'cap race followed by supper |
| May 11 |
12:00 - DISCOVER SAILING DAYOpen day to welcome locals and prospective new members |
| May 11 |
14:30 - Junior SailingFun and friendly junior sailing followed by tea and cakes |
| May 12 |
10:30 - Summer Series 2024 » Summer Series 6Sunday racing followed by lunch in the clubhouse. Bar open |
| May 12 |
11:00 - TWICKENHAM YC ENTERPRISE/SOLO…Open meeting at Twickenham YC |
| May 12 |
14:30 - Social SailingLight hearted sailing for newbies and those returning to sailing |
| May 16 |
19:15 - Saga Trophy 3Thursday evening H'cap race followed by supper |
| May 17 |
18:00 - Private EventPrivate event |
| May 18 |
11:00 - PORTEOUS CUP AND SOUTHCOTT CUP…Open to Vintage Merlins |
| May 19 |
11:00 - SONDOWN CUP AND ELIZABETH BOWL…Open to all Merlins |