Cakes & Cream Teas will be being served from 3pm, and the bar (freshly stocked with Pimms) will be open until 7pm. There will be afternoon sailing so there should be a good crowd. Everyone welcome! If you’d like to donate any cakes drop Holly a text – 07734 314 499 Thanks so much and …
While Tim took the second years out for a long session near the cardinal mark, the keen beginners had a second session on their ropes. A little more wind, helpful tide and a bit of sun all helped. They ended with capsize practice before showers and snacks.
Many thanks to the team who represented the club this afternoon at the traditional ceremony on the slipway. Simon helped with some of our younger sailors, one from Oppies and one from Tuesdays. Thanks for all the support, families and club members who came along. Photo: Jo Also representing the club, by invitation, was Elliot …
Following Berey’s cremation today, attended by many club members and friends, his family shared these photographs with us at the Sailing Club for his wake. Those unable to attend might like to see them. Beresford Pealing.
Perfect training conditions for the new Oppie cadets on Saturday as they had their first session on the sea, safely attached to long ropes held by their parents in the water. First, they practised their tacking skills on the trainer, helped by Sarah and Allan. They rigged their dinghies, and were ready to take the …
Day4 : At Cawsand now. Stopped 2 nights at Salcombe to let gale blow thru. Diesel at bunker £1.82 litre. Blimey!! Day 6:Polperro, by slow boat.1.5knots. That’s like me going up Broad St, with a following wind! I had to get the hammock out for my aching bones. – You can’t do that on Broad …
> 10 May 2022 > A very steady southwesterly breeze of about 12 knots and some good waves made for an exciting evening’s sailing. > All coped well with the conditions, the more experienced helping out, although the three safety boats had plenty of action with a few capsizes and the odd gear failure. Tom …
> > 2 May 2022 > > The prestigious Dartmouth Cannon, one of the oldest, unique trophies raced for at Lyme, was sailed in very a light breeze today, 2 – 3 knots, on a near-flat sea. > Only astute management by Race Officer Andy Robinson enabled three races to be completed, after holding on …
