Disappointed by lack of wind on 12th, we were greeted with what Race Officer Jerry Rook described as ‘perfect conditions for our young sailors’ on Saturday 19th July. ‘It was a good turnout of 33 competitors in a steady SW…
All set to go, everything planned, 35 entries across the youth groups, 88 booked for the BBQ – but lack of even a breeze so RO Jerry Rook had no choice but to cancel racing for the day. Tim, Elliot,…
Well done Ollie!
3 June. Our more experienced helms paired with our YMs to give them an exciting sail, breezy conditions with building waves. The WSW wind direction gave sheltered water in the lee of the Cobb. Further out to sea, and in…
Our new young sailors joined in the first of our Tuesdays on the water for 2025. Some had no experience, some were veteran Oppie sailors, others at L 2 Tide in, plenty of U18 assistants, a warm, sunny evening. Wind…
Lyme’s Ed Stubbs is currently competing at the 29er Nationals with new crew Jack. He met Princess Anne yesterday when she visited the Welsh venue. Ed is currently lying about 10th of 40 boats in a highly-competitive fleet – impressive…
On Saturday, the Oppie Inters group got together for their first session on the water this season. They rigged quickly and waited to be released from the slipway. Not put off by the cold water or lack of wind, they…
Awards evening for the youth training Saturday and Tuesday groups was held on 1 March at the clubhouse. Young sailors attended with their parents, Commodore Andy Robinson was guest. Certificates based on the RYA Start Sailing scheme had been given…
The Sailing Club Youth Christmas party was enjoyed by 60 young sailors and parents on 30 Nov. Due to restricted access, everyone walked down the footpaths or along the Cart Road. Organisers Jo, Dave and Simon provided food and games,…
Saturday saw the launch of 29er coaching at the club for our youth sailors with Dave Stubbs, formerly the Own Boats coaching group. We have 3 x 29ers now, and Ed and Noah, pictured below, have just been selected for…
