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Ladies Who Launch End of Season Regatta
Presentations were made at the Ladies helm race on Saturday. Catherine Mulholland was the overall winner, with Karen Smith second. The start of the racing was delayed due to little wind initially. The wind finally arrived about 12 noon, allowing 3 races. Sally Willett was awarded the 2023 'ladies that launch' trophy for endeavour. Special thanks were expressed to Anne Noble for her generous help during the year and Pamela
Published 18:22 on 3 Oct 2023
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UYC @ the Feva Worlds
Another of our two youth sailors have been traveling abroad, this time to the Feva Worlds. Seren Green, 15, (crew) and Mya Fance,16, ( helm) travelled to Follonica, on the West Coast of Italy and charted a boat for the competition. The competition saw over 200 boats taking part from the 24th to the 28th July. Tackling temperatures nearing 40 degrees and in challenging wind conditions they finished 18th out of their silver fleet of
Published 18:48 on 28 Aug 2023
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UYC @ the Tera Nationals
Another fantastic weekend sailing from three of the clubs younger members at the Tera Nationals. After the first day saw winds of 25 knots and over, Aggie Priestley was unfortunately sent in before racing started (by her own father!). The other two girls didn't make the second race so there was lots to play for on the second day. Slightly lighter winds saw everyone finishing all races whilst having to concentrate on waves, tides
Published 20:48 on 14 Aug 2023
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UYC @ the Tera Worlds
After an exciting and long trip to Lake Iseo, the little cousin of Lake Como and Lake Garda, Laia and Agge Priestley had a few days to soak up the atmosphere and enjoy their beautiful surroundings before getting down to business.Sunday's practice race came with the expected light winds but beautiful sunshine and clear blue waters.After a disappointing first day with no wind, competitors headed out onto the water on day two in hopes of
Published 21:10 on 10 Aug 2023
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Holiday Week, August 7-11, 2023
Holiday Week The Club is holding its traditional Holiday Week from August 7 to 11. The popular week, which is open to visitors, offers a combination of racing, kids' club, tuition, leisure sailing and family fun on and off the water, as well as daytime and evening entertainment and catering. The schedule for family week is as follows:- Monday
Published 19:25 on 1 Aug 2023
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Flying Fifteen Northern Championships 15-16 July 23
A breezy weekend for the fleet The first day of racing opened with gusting force 5 - 7 winds from SSW; the Race Officer, David Clarke set two races with alternating 'sausage and triangle' laps between Beauthorn and Oldchurch. The conditions were testing and there were many spills and thrills as boats turned downwind under spinnaker. The positions of the leading boats were hotly contested with some close racing in demanding conditions. After two
Published 06:55 on 31 Jul 2023
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Flying Fifteen Northern Championships Day 1
Flying Fifteen Northern Championships day 1 brought windy conditions. However, Andy Mckee and Richard Jones revelled in the conditions leading the fleet home for two wins. Pushed by Steve Goacher and Tim Harper in second, with a 2nd and 3rd. More exciting racing tomorrow !
Published 14:51 on 15 Jul 2023
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Lyons win the 61st Lord Birkett Memorial Trophy
30+ knot winds make challenging conditions for competitors and safety crews.
Published 22:52 on 4 Jul 2023
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Sailing School birthday offer
Ten per cent discount offer for tenth birthday.
Published 09:32 on 6 Jun 2023
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Coronation Sailing Festival, May 5-8
Celebrations on and off the water.
Published 13:14 on 10 May 2023
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New for juniors in 2023
Coming up - Saturday Club, May 13 & 20, 4-6pm and Fun Day, May 21, 11am-3pm.
Published 13:58 on 26 Apr 2023
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Daffodil Regatta Report, April 22 & 23
Challenging conditions for the first Open of 2023
Published 10:20 on 25 Apr 2023