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Sailing Christmas Lunch
Dear Sailing Members, We invite you to join us for our Sailing Christmas Lunch! Served after racing on Sunday the 10th of December, all sailing members are welcome to join us for lots of food and festive cheer, including Christmas music from our very own Robin Hall! Children / spouses / grandparents are also welcome! Tickets cost £14 or £7 for a child's portion, and will include a full Christmas Dinner with
Published 14:55 on 19 Nov 2023
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Sailing Update - Galley, Fireworks, and Laying Up Supper!
Dear member, A few quick updates for you! Sunday Galley Service As we enter the Autumn series, a quick reminder that the galley service on a Sunday will not be available over the Autumn and Winter series. A kettle and microwave will be left outside the galley for sailors to use should they wish. The committee would like to thank our trusted galley volunteers for their support over the course
Published 20:40 on 10 Oct 2023
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Autumn Series
The Autumn Series starts this Sunday 15th October with two races back to back starting at 10.45. Please note the following taken from the Sailing Instructions: C. SCORING C.2 Those who race in the series must volunteer a duty date in writing on the roster before any results will be awarded. Any results obtained before fulfilling this obligation will not be re-instated.
Published 19:55 on 9 Oct 2023
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Watts Cup - Club Championship
First, congratulations to Richard Hargreaves in regaining his Club Champion title. Well done to Yossi Galliko in his Phantom who was second and Mark Heijl in his Laser Radial in third place. On the day, Ian Parish won the Watts Cup on a Streaker-friendly day, followed by Bill Strange in his Streaker and Mark Heijl in his Laser Radial. It was good to see so
Published 19:18 on 6 Oct 2023
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Laying Up Supper & Prizegiving 2023 - Get your tickets now!
It's that time of year again where we are inviting all members to our Annual Laying Up Supper and Prizegiving! Our Laying Up Supper & Prizegiving is the event of the year, celebrating the achievements of our sailors of all ages. Hosted at The Clubhouse, we will be putting-on a spread of 3 courses, with some drinks included on each table (soft and alcoholic), and a disco playing until late. We will also be
Published 20:23 on 28 Aug 2023
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Regular Wednesday Working Party
John Williamson is organising informal working parties on a Wednesday afternoon from 2pm from now until the end of September to help keep the site clear and clean doing odd-jobs. If you have a spare afternoon or would like to come and help before Wednesday sailing, please come down to give John a hand.
Published 13:18 on 16 Jul 2023
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Sailing Section Commodore - Expressions of Interest
Dear Sailing Section Member, Gareth Farr, our current commodore, has decided to step down from the role. His personal commitments mean he can no longer give the role the attention he would wish to give it. We are therefore looking for a new commodore to lead our sailing section. The commodore is the public face of the sailing section and represents the club to sailing section members. They work closely with
Published 15:49 on 7 Jun 2023
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Social Sailing, Taster Sessions & Development Saturday's
For Members - Social Sailing Social Sailing now in its third year and going from strength to strength. Our Saturday Social Sailing and development sessions for members are combining with taster sessions for non-members to help improve and enhance your sailing experience here at Stewartby Watersports Club. See Social Sailing on the website for more details. For Members - Development Saturdays
Published 10:39 on 10 Mar 2023
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Sunday 26th Sailing replaced with traditional pre-AGM Working Party
Bring your Marigolds and scrubbing brushes! The club fleet of boats needs a thorough clean and assessment ahead of the coming seasons and courses that they will serve. We have a decent jet wash for the rinse down but there is no substitute for a washing-up brush for the corners of the cockpit and all the fittings - so anything you know will work well please bring with you! We have buckets and
Published 08:29 on 22 Feb 2023
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Sailing Section 2023 AGM Notice
Dear Members, We am writing to give notice and request your presence at the 2023 AGM of the Sailing Section of SWSC. The AGM will be held at the clubhouse on Sunday the 26th February 2023 at 2:30pm. The Sailing Section AGM is one of your opportunities to have your say and get involved in how the Sailing Section of SWSC is run. As a valued member of our club, it would
Published 09:58 on 28 Jan 2023
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Racing Start Time 29/01/2023
Hi all, Please be aware that racing this Sunday 29th January 2023 will comments at 11:30 instead of the usual 11:00. This is due to instructor training happening at the club. The calendar has been updated accordingly. Many thanks, You Sailing Committee
Published 09:49 on 28 Jan 2023