Youth Section

Blessing the Boats ceremony. Wreaths handed to Lifeboat crew Photo Dave Beer

Making the most of the conditions, a loppy sea and not much wind, the Pico group had a briefing with Jim before setting off last Tuesday. Two youth assistants took their beginners in the Bahias, while Josh and Louis did spinnaker practice in the popular Fusion, and Inters sailed a Fusion with jib. At times,

Photos by Mat, from LymeRib, with coach Jerry.     Noah  centre   Ed looking really good. Anouska, left, first time out for a while, getting sorted.

Cold wind, but all the Youth Groups made the most of the chance to have a sail this morning. Jerry was particularly pleased with the turn out for the ILCAs, with several getting going afterwards with plans for the SW regional youth championships in June at Torquay. Dave Stubbs offered a double trailer, Katie will

Borderline too windy, direction off-shore so no chance to sail. An ideal opportunity to revise rigging Fusions and Picos, or be introduced to the Bahias. After the rigging, Jim had a look at how they’d each remembered tacking procedures…. William and Fin were fine, Niamh got her orientation sorted! After Fusion rigging drills, Simon got

Sarah’s beginners group have their briefing before they all took to the water Photos: Janna Whittington and sailed themselves out of the harbour to enjoy the session! It was hoped to fit in one or two more sessions during September but the weather turned out to be too windy. They will all be keen to

14 year old Ed Stubbs competed in the Feva Worlds last week with his crew Bruno against older sailors in a big fleet. Winning both of their races on the last day, meant they came third overall.   Congratulations to you and your crew, from your home club, Ed!     Action on the water

A very breezy day but 4 Picos from Simon’s group and 3 ILCAs sailed, enjoying – or getting used to – the waves. A few capsizes but all had an exciting sail, a real learning opportunity with experienced coaches in charge. Simon’s Saturday groups are a progression from our Tuesday Group, with the more advanced

Well done Lyra, CHARMOUTH Fun Run first girl, finishing! Sent from my iPhone

After a blustery weekend, conditions remained unsettled for Tuesday training. A shore session gave us a chance to cover topics needed for the RYA log books Stg 3/4 and continue to prepare for the Youth Regatta. Help from Ed, Elliot and Frankie meant we could take small groups through a circuit. Ed and Elliot walked