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Come and Discover Sailing - 4th May Open Day
Ever fancied sailing? Our Annual Open Day - Discover Sailing - is a chance to explore the facilities we offer, speak to our members, and give sailing a go - and free to attend for all members of the public! With experienced sailors on hand, you'll have the opportunity to head out onto the water and experience the joy of sailing. Our galley and bar will be open offering light refreshments throughout the day. Come
Published 09:39 on 16 Apr 2024
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Social Sailing Saturday Returns
Now in its fourth year our Saturday Social Sailing is again combining with taster sessions for non-members and development sessions for members to help improve and enhance your sailing experience here at Stewartby Water Sports Club. The last three years have seen plenty of boats out enjoying some great sailing weather; lets hope we are equally lucky this year. The main idea is to get some of the less experienced members out
Published 20:00 on 11 Apr 2024
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Please remember to sign-up for your duties this year
Dear Member, As we sail full-force into the Spring / Summer season, a reminder to allocate yourself to a duty. As a volunteer-run club, it is important that we all share in the work of the club. Signing-up for a duty is easy when logging into the portal, and accessing the duty roster. Click here to access the duty roster
Published 10:57 on 6 Apr 2024
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Summer Sunday Racing
Sunday, 7th April sees the start of the summer season of racing. Our curtain raiser is the Caulcott Cup, one of four Cup Sundays which make up our club championship. Please ensure that BEFORE taking part in any of these events, you sign up for a duty on one of the championship events (scheduled in April, June, August and October). This is a pre-requisite for qualification. Also note that the first race starts
Published 18:19 on 31 Mar 2024
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Wednesday Evening Racing Begins
Dear Member, Our Wednesday evening racing kicks-off for 2024 this week. Come and join for a relaxed race - perfect for newbies and beginners, and anyone that just enjoys an evening sail! The evening racing is accompanied by some informal race training before racing kicks-off. Times change across April to account sunset and settle at 17:30 and 19:00 until mid to late August. Date Race
Published 11:52 on 31 Mar 2024
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Sailing Taster Sessions - 2024 now live!
Our 2024 Taster Sessions are now available to book! If you've ever wanted to try sailing, our Taster Sessions are a great opportunity to come along and speak to one of our experienced sailors in a small group of no more than 4. We will show you around a boat, answer your questions about sailing, and provide an opportunity to get on the water, weather permitting! Check dates on our Eventbrite page here
Published 23:56 on 4 Mar 2024
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Sailing Warm-Up Wednesday sessions - you're invited
Dear member, As we near closer to the start of the 2024 sailing season, we wanted to provide you with some opportunities to kick-start the year with some training! So, the committee have organised a series of events across March as part of our "Warm-Up Wednesday's". These include: 6th March - Officer of the Day (OOD) Briefing 13th March - Rules Talk 20th March - Safety
Published 11:50 on 14 Feb 2024
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Update for Sailing Members - 2024
Happy New Year to all our members! After a jam-packed 2023, we've got an exciting 2024 ahead! Our annual calendar is now live on our website ( Stewartby Water Sports Club : SWSC Calendar ) so make sure not to miss any important events during the upcoming year. We can all look forward to: Continuing with SWSC hosting open events, including class associations as well as our sea scouts, cadets, and MKBYSA groups.
Published 22:12 on 2 Jan 2024
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Icicle Series
Happy New Year everyone. Enjoy a good sailing 2024. The first week of the Icicle Series of races will be on Sunday, 7th January 2024. Two back to back races will be run, starting at 11am. Please book your duty while you are here, as races sailed without your having previously signed up will not be counted.
Published 11:46 on 1 Jan 2024
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1 CommentSailing 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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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