News
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WSC Galley
The Club needs to start considering our plans for the Galley after the untimely death of Christine Savage. It's quickly become very clear she will be difficult to replace. We've discovered WSC without a Galley is just not the same and we've had lots feedback to this effect. So we are considering what to do next and here we welcome your feedback. Did you use the galley? If not, why not? What
Published 11:33 on 17 Sep 2024
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Your Club needs help
As mentioned in Newsletters, WSC is run by volunteers for the benefit of all members. Currently we have a number of vacancies that need filling if the Club is going to operate at its full potential and continue into 2025 and beyond. Currently we are looking for the following. Commodore (or Chair of General Purposes Committee if the term Commodore seems antiquated or confusing). Vice Commodore to support the Commodore
Published 11:24 on 17 Sep 2024
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The CVRDA - The Classic and Vintage Racing Dinghy Association
Over the weekend of the 7/8th September, we welcomed the CVRDA - The Classic and Vintage Racing Dinghy Association.
Published 11:19 on 17 Sep 2024
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Mike Geernaert
Very sad news to report, long time member Mike Geernaert died suddenly but peacefully on 25th August 2024. Funeral Service 23rd September, Chesil House, Winchester 2.00pm, sailing friends would be welcome.
Published 11:01 on 17 Sep 2024
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Christine Savage
In July we shared the sad news that Christine Savage passed away on the 15 th July following a short illness, we've extended our deepest sympathy to her husband Steve, daughters Sarah & Becky and Granddaughter Christy. As we all know, Christine ran our Galley at WSC for many years. Chris kept us reliably supplied with hot drinks and great food all year round. The funeral
Published 15:51 on 16 Aug 2024
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WSC merchandise is back!
We are planning another order from our preferred suppliers, so please show your support for your club. We have worked hard to get the very best prices which rely on bulk ordering to keep the production & delivery costs down. Please drop your order to administrator@weston.org.uk and/or any question please send a mail to jeremy.pilcher@btinternet.com who is kindly coordinating this is with our supplier. Collection from club
Published 11:35 on 15 Jul 2024
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WSC / Southampton SC Summer Mini-series
Followers of our Facebook page will have seen the summary of our recent evening racing. Congratulations to Clare Stubbs who won the Weston / Southampton SC Summer Mini-series very convincingly in one of the Club's RS Visions, and received a bottle of bubbly kindly presented by Southampton SC at the after race social. A great turnout for the final race on Monday, 17th June hosted by Southampton SC with 18 boats from 3
Published 11:32 on 15 Jul 2024
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WSC Committee Boat
After some discussion WSC has acquired a boat suitable for use as a committee boat to give flexibility with race starts and course setting at Open Meetings and Club Racing. It may also become useful as a support vessel for other activities such as SSOS and cruises. As we have no mooring facilities the boat needed to be light enough to get in and out of the water, but big enough to be
Published 11:30 on 15 Jul 2024
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SSOS - Saturday 6th July
This Saturday 6th July at Social Sailing on Saturday (SSOS) I have had a request for a session on using the main sail controls (e.g. kicker, downhaul, etc). Hopefully, you will be able to join us and we plan to meet at 10:00 outside the Training Shed to run through these, demonstrating on a typical WSC class, and answering any questions or concerns. Please note, this is EARLIER than the
Published 14:51 on 4 Jul 2024
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Solent University Sailing Club (SUSC)
SUSC have been searching for a new training and home base and after some negotiation were delighted to say they have selected WSC. They will be using Weston as their training base and storing their Firefly fleet with us at WSC. SUCS compete in Team Racing with other Universities around the UK. If you want to find out more please go to their web site here
Published 15:43 on 2 Jul 2024
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WSC Low Tide Cruise - 16th June 2024
This coming Sunday 16th June the club is running a patrol boat supported low tide cruise. If you are planning to take part please read and digest the sailing instructions. These can be found on the club's website here . A final destination decision will not be made until the morning of departure , but our cruise leader John Goldsbrough, will keep us updated via WhatsApp posts of likely destinations nearer the time.
Published 15:41 on 2 Jul 2024
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Evening Mini Series with SSC - 16th May 2024
As you may have seen, next week on the 16th May we start our Evening Mini Series with Southampton Sailing Club. Boats will compete in the Mini-Series as a single fleet, but will start in the fleets specified in the host club's Sailing Instructions and will all sail the same course, but not necessarily the same number of laps. Results will be calculated using handicap corrected average lap times. The Mini-Series is scheduled to have
Published 15:37 on 2 Jul 2024