Indoor Sailing Simulator – Wednesday 15th February

We have arranged to have the sailing simulator on site on Wednesday 15th February, this event has proved very popular over the last couple of years, and we will once again be providing a prize for fastest indoor sailor. For those of you that have not attended this event before details of the simulator [...]

Icicle Series Week 1 Results

A decent turn-out and relatively mild weather meant a really good start to this year’s Icicle Series. The results are now available.

Thanks goes to Karl Pountney, Brian Finch, Robert Finch, Marcus Finch and Jonathan Finch for providing the race management and support cover. Volunteers are required for the rest of the series, and [...]

Mobile Chandlery

We have recently formed a partnership with Virtual Rigger an online chandlery offering everything from boat hardware to clothing, the full range can be found at Virtual Rigger

Virtual Rigger are offering members and friends of SWSC a 10% discount on all on-line products just insert the following coupon code VRSSC2011 at time of [...]

Local Success – Topper 4.2 National Series

Congratulations to Stewartby Sailors Joseph Mullen, Izzie Stylianides and Katy Parish on their success in the current Topper 4.2 National Series. Having won the Stewartby Junior Autumn Mini-Series (JAMS) last November, Joseph leads the National Series on 3 points. Izzie and Katie are currently placed 21st and 23rd overall in what seems to be [...]

Graduate Nationals: Results & Pictures

A report from the Graduate Nationals has been posted on Yachts and Yachting and can be viewed here  The event was a huge success, thank you very much to all those involved - Race Officer and support crews, galley, registration desk volunteers and indeed all those members who extended a warm welcome to the Graduate [...]

Sailing School Course Dates

With the section events diary finalised, the sailing school pages have been updated with the  course dates  for the coming season.

If you are interested in booking a course or have any queries regarding training then please contact Steve Ivory at the  Sailing School

Sailing Simulator Evening – Wednesday 16th

Following the very popular event last year we are pleased to announce the return of the full size sailing simulator on the evening of  Wednesday 16th.  Last years event was as competitive on dry land as it usually is on the water!  Come along and brush up your skills in time for the new season.

Club Location Page Updated

With the completion of the A421 dual-carriageway between the M1 Junction 13 and the Marsh Leys interchange south of Kempston, the location page on the website has been updated with new directions to the club.

When giving directions to the club from either the M1 or A1 we recommend that you direct visitors to the Marston Moretaine junction on the A421. This is by far the simplest exit regardless of the direction of travel.

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Mark Laying Course

The club is looking into the viability of running a mark-laying course at the club for members. The course, which is accredited by the RYA is aimed at race officials that are responsible for laying marks for significant dinghy racing events. It is part of a range of courses designed to ensure that clubs [...]

JAMS Week 1 Results

Saturday 23rd October saw week 1 of the Junior Autumn Mini-Series (JAMS) take place in breezy conditions. 8 toppers took to the water for 4 fast and furious races on championship courses. The two sprint races in the morning got everyone warmed up and after a spot of lunch, two longer races had everything [...]