Tues Youth 31 May – Sharing skills!
> Tues Youth training has a long tradition of the older U18s who learnt with the group, joining in to help pass on skills. They are keen to do this, inspire the younger sailors and get extra time on the…
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Report on weekend Racing: Al Tyler
28th May 2022: The Saturday Spring Series Dinghy Races 3 & 4 and some wind! > After a number of frustrating sails in drifting conditions, the dinghy and cruiser fleets were treated to sunshine and a 5-12 knot NNE wind…
Blessing the Boats Ceremony 2
Helping with the wreaths. Photos: Janna
Oppies all take to the water!
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…
Blessing the Boats Ceremony
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…
Thank you Berey
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.
The Oppies get on the water!
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,…
Wind and Waves – an exciting Tuesday session!
> 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…
Shortest course ever for the Dartmouth Cannon!
> > 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…
Tuesday Youth 2
A complete contrast to the first week on the water for the Tuesday Youth group! Very light breeze but consistent enough to allow some teaching, centred around the points of sailing around the basic triangle course. The ILCA group had…