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2010 SWSC Virtual Skipper Regatta

The first of this year’s ‘Winter Wednesdays’ took place on the 17th November with the return of the Virtual Skipper Regatta. The competition would begin in earnest after Dinner with newcomers taking an early opportuity to get some practice in. Four heats later and a final, Tim Robins was crowned Virtual Skipper Champion for 2010.

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November 18th, 2010 | Category: Social Events, Wednesday Racing | Leave a comment

SWSC Virtual Regatta 2010

After the success of last years hotly contested competition, we are once again holding the SWSC Virtual Regatta.
It is to take place on the 17th November 2010 at the club house, and wet weather gear will NOT be needed!

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November 11th, 2010 | Category: Dinghy Racing, Social Events, Wednesday Racing | Leave a comment

Winter Wednesdays - Update

We thought that we would give you an update on the upcomming Winter Wednesday social evenings. You may remember that last year’s monthly Wednesday evening socials were very popular

The 17th November has an Evening of Virtual Skipper Sailing and will start at 7pm, with dinner served during a break in the evening.

December 15th will be a presentation evening for a potential flotilla sailing trip for club members next year. See separate announcement.

Remember, the Galley will be serving dinner and the bar will be open for drinks. Read on for the other dates.

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November 8th, 2010 | Category: Social Events, Wednesday Racing | Leave a comment

Moonlight Sail Results

The evening of Saturday 11th September saw the return of the ever popular Moonlight Race. In case you didn’t know, this is a chance to race in the dark in decorated boats with silly costumes on. This year was one of the best for ages.

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September 14th, 2010 | Category: Dinghy Racing, Social Events | Leave a comment

Recreational Sailing Starts on Saturday 1st May

Summer has finally arrived! Recreational Sailing starts this coming Saturday and continues every Saturday until the middle of October. Each session starts at 12.30 and ends at 16.30 with support boat cover provided throughout. Bring the family, bring a picnic or barbecue and kick-back and relax at the club.

April 28th, 2010 | Category: Social Events | Leave a comment

2010 Duties

Club's Rescue Boat on Patrol

Duty Team

All members will receive this year’s Duty Request Form shortly along with their membership renewal pack. It is important that you let us know the dates when you will be free to help at the club. Please return your form with your membership fee and we’ll do the rest.

We’ve added some information about duties to the website. Read on to learn more.

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January 24th, 2010 | Category: Committee, Dinghy Racing, Social Events | Leave a comment

Christmas Dinner 2009

For many, the Christmas Dinner was the highlight of the last day of the Autumn Series. Sarah Norman laid on a full 3 course dinner for the whole club after racing had finished. Nigel Denchfield has provided some photographs of proceedings and they’ve been placed in the website gallery.

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December 13th, 2009 | Category: Social Events | Leave a comment

Virtual Skipper Regatta Results

The evening of Wednesday 9th December saw the inaugural Virtual Skipper regatta. With 24 entrants, competition was fierce and very competitive. Each heat comprised a single race around a windward-leeward course over two laps. The virtual boats were Melanges 24 keelboats equiped with a virtual spinnaker.  With Sarah providing a cracking dinner for everyone, the evening came to a close 2 hours later when Jerry Howcroft was declared winner having qualified in his heat and semi-final.

Read on for all the results…

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December 9th, 2009 | Category: Social Events, Wednesday Racing | Leave a comment

Wednesday Social: SWSC Virtual Skipper Cup - 9th Dec. 7.00pm

13_eaContinuing this Winter’s series of social evenings, why not come along to what we believe is going to be the most hotly contested sailing event of the year!

The SWSC Virtual Skipper Cup!!

It all takes place on the evening of Wednesday 9th December at 7.00pm.

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November 26th, 2009 | Category: Dinghy Racing, Social Events, Wednesday Racing | Leave a comment

Sailing Simulator Social Evening - Wed. 2nd November 2009

The winter series of Wednesday evening social evenings continued with an evening of fun and games in a Sailing Simulator. With Sarah providing the evening meal the twenty-one members had a go at posting a fast lap time on the virtual trapezoid course.

After three long hours, a time of 1m 59s was posted by Steve Ivory on his second attempt and he took home the bottle of Champaign. The full results are available in the 2009 results page.

The next evening will take place on Wednesday 9th December with an ‘online’ Virtual Skipper tournament.

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November 14th, 2009 | Category: Social Events, Wednesday Racing | Leave a comment
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