A big thanks to all the members who turned up on Tuesday evening to complete the weed clearing. Aided by the Bill Sheppard patented weed dredger, weed was cut away in the lagoon with three crewed boats then being used to rake the cut weed from the surface. Floating weed was also harvested from the […]
Thanks to all the members who on Sunday morning came to clear the weed. As expected the high winds had removed most of it but good work was done in clearing the small patches in the sailing area and the larger amount in the lagoon. We will clear anything left on Tuesday starting at 18:30hrs.
We are looking to remove the clumps of floating weed over the next few days and good to have a few volunteers to help on Sunday and Tuesday. Ray Kemish will be at club from 11:00hrs on Sunday for an hour or so of clearing and Andrew Goodman and I will be down at 18:30hr […]
A pleasant sail by 15 boats saw the annual regatta completed on Sunday. Race Officer Brian Dennis did a great job giving the sailors challenging courses despite the variable wind. The event saw our ancient mariners out in force. Overall regatta winner was Mike Pritchard from Kevin Milton and Richard Savage. Ancient Mariner fleet was […]
We will run 3 45 minute races, the first at 12.00, the second and third back to back starting at 13.45. Categories will be Young Mariners (under 18 on date of event), Mariners (18-59 on date of event), and Ancient Mariners (60+ on date of event). Their will be prizes of first, second, and third […]
Glorious sunshine and good but variable winds presented 8 adult beginners, supported by enthusiastic instructors and safety crews, with a few challenges during the Summer Dinghy Sailing Course held over the last two weekends. A very BIG THANK YOU to Instructors Jeremy, Jill, Kevin and Nick (pictured) and Safety Crews Andrea, Carol, Mick and Richard. […]
On Saturday 23/6/18 ASC Junior Iona Reid took part in the Honda Rib Youth Challenge at Staunton Harold SC. Iona tells her story: I was one of 18 juniors taking part in the Honda Rib Youth Challenge. I came 5th in the 8-12yr age group with a time of 2 mins 20 seconds. The event was […]
A great turnout for both races as the eight race Summer Series started. First race so all boats in on handicap fleet and winner was Kevin Last from Nick Turnbull-Ross and Kevin Milton. Kevin also won the fast fleet from the fast improving Nick Whiles and Kevin Milton. Mike Pritchard won the Slow Fleet from […]