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Welcome to Stewartby Water Sports Sailing Section |
Welcome to the Stewartby Water Sports Club Sailing Section Web Site.
If you are looking for Power, Water Skiing or Angling then see the main club web site www.stewartby.org.uk
Click on Starboard Easy the Sailing Section Newsletter to receive updates via email every month or so.
Here you will find all the latest news and information on joining and learning to sail.
Picture: 2008 Streaker Open - 5th July 2008
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Rockall Week 3 - 19th August 2008
Posted by RacingCoord on: Sunday 10 August @ 22:52:34 |
 There's nothing like a gentle sail around the lake on a long lazy August afternoon. And today was nothing like... (you get where this is going)
It started pretty windy and then grew in strength throughout the day. Plucky youngsters fresh from their week at the Topper Nationals made up half the start line, the rest drawn from the braver part of the section. Some made it look easy, others climbed trees with their boats.
All in a great day for sailing, and watching sailing.
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Falmouth Week Progress - August 2008
Posted by RacingCoord on: Sunday 10 August @ 20:02:14 |
With our commodore and sailing secretary away at falmouth week, you might like to follow their progress by clicking here. Also at the event is Sally and Nigel Denchfield.
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Reminder: Centre-line Rules
Posted by RacingCoord on: Sunday 03 August @ 19:36:41 |
At All Times: When boats belonging to the water ski or powerboat sections are on the water, all sailing boats and windsurfers must stay on the sailing section half of the lake.
The dividing like buoys run from the club-house bank, up the middle of the lake and across the top towards the forrest center bank. The rule applies even ski/power boats are only operating at the slalom course at the top of the lake or tied up at the Ski-Hut.
While Racing: The dividing line buoys represent a continuous obstruction while racing. Cross the line and you may be disqualified.
Race Officers: When setting courses and start lines you must ensure that there is sufficient room for all the boats racing to sail the course or approach the start-line without having to cross the line. Move the marks 1 - 4 in away from the dividing line to avoid this problem. A poorly set course could put members at risk and may result in a race being abandoned unnecessarily.
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Wednesday Night Results - 30th July 2008
Posted by RacingCoord on: Sunday 03 August @ 19:18:13 |
 A decent breeze to start the evening quickly faded. The leading boats had their covers on before the trailing boats managed to finish. With our biggest turn-out this season (29) there was plenty of action on a crowded startline. Steve Ivory was (cruelly) luffed into the committee boat by Mark Rushden. But on the following lap, NMark had a shroud fail and was stranded by the committee boat with the following fleet having to keep out the way.
Thanks to everyone who has volunteered for a second duty in the final half of the season. There are a few gaps and if you've sailed regularly this year we'd really appreciate your time.
Wednesday Results
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Rockall Week 2 - 27th July 2008
Posted by RacingCoord on: Monday 28 July @ 22:47:09 |
The hottest weekend so far and the best of the wind came only once on Saturday afternoon. By Sunday there was nothing much at all. 3 races in drifting conditions would have tested the patience of a saint. With everything happening at a sail’s pace, the day wasn’t without incident and our Vice Commodore was well and truly in the thick of it upsetting our Secretary on more than one occasion.
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Wednesday Night Results - 23rd July 2008
Posted by RacingCoord on: Thursday 24 July @ 12:20:39 |
Flat Calm all day. By 5 o'clock many of those at the club tinkering with boats were on the verge of packing up and going home. However, by 6 there was a breath of wind and, away from the shore, just enough to make sailing interesting...
Wednesday Night Results
In Aprill we announced a change to the way Wednesday Night duties would be organised. For those who have completed one Duty so far, it is time to get your name down for a Second Duty in August and September.
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Wednesday Night Results - 16th July 2008
Posted by RacingCoord on: Wednesday 16 July @ 23:56:04 |
This week saw the biggest turn-out of the season with 28 boats plus a few recreational sailors. Great to see.
The course and start-line was the oddest so far, but everyone managed to get away cleanly. Steve, who single-handing a Solo, managed to sit on his tiller and snap 6 inches off before the start. Jamming the rest into his rudder stock he managed to sail reasonably well dispite the numerous leaks in his boat. Also, and sadly for Steve, his RS200 did far better without him in it. Well done Alex Hall and Ruth.
Up front, the Streakers had another good evening along with the Roosters. The Albacores and Karl in Black Label (sic) had a damn fine race but were not able to catch Dave Harrison's Laser.
The breeze stayed up and freshened late in the race. We could have sailed all night - and nearly did until Neil remembered he had to 'hoot' everyone who crossed the finishing line.
With the summer holiday's starting the numbers could go one of two ways - here's hoping we get an even better turn-out next week.
Wednesday Results
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Streaker Open - 5th July 2008
Posted by RacingCoord on: Tuesday 08 July @ 13:53:28 |
The Streaker Open Meeting at Stewartby is growing. In its third year, a 6 strong home fleet was joined by 7 visitors. Nigel Denchfield headed the race management and ran a set of two races each side of lunch.
(Full results to follow shortly)
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Solo Open - 5th July 2006
Posted by RacingCoord on: Tuesday 08 July @ 13:53:24 |
The forecast was bad enough, but the reality on the day was worse. At the start winds of 15-20 mph meant a hairy ride around the course. The key was to stay in the boat.
Later the conditions worsened, a steady 20-25 mph with gusts of 36 mph. No surprise it the last race was largely left to Steve Ivory and Richard Christmas from Hunts who were tied going into the last race. A poor rounding of the last mark by Steve had him swimming. Richard soon caught up and Steve was beaten by a couple of yards having been frustrated by rudder problems.
Results are now available
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