RYA training course Saturday 9th/10th September
WSC is pleased to announce the next scheduled Dinghy course which is aimed at level 1.
This course is designed to get beginners out on the water in light airs. RYA Certificates will be issued to successful candidates.
The course runs for two days on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th of September.
Early booking is advised as these courses are very popular.
This course is open to members only.
To-ing and fro-ing - with fresh produce!
Monday - woke to the squeak and tug of mooring lines and the slight slap of a halyard on the mast at 0430, which suggested there was wind; so up I got, cast off, and sure enough was sailing a few moments after clearing the Stone pier. A steady SW breeze of around 15 knots meant a bit of reefing for a while in the middle of the Channel, but otherwise a very easy and quick trip to Cherbourg – 11 hours pontoon to pontoon, and the decks washed to boot!
YCC's BBQ at St Martin's bay, 18th June 2017
You've probably been past St Martin's bay many times and wondered what's in there, is it a good anchorage, etc. The answer is yes, the walks ashore on the end of La Hague are spectacular, and there is an excellent restaurant just up the hill from the bay.
Cherbourg Rally, 15th - 18th June - A personal perspective
When the programme was published the event that went onto my calendar immediately was the Cherbourg Rally - I enjoy the planning, the passage & especially the rendezvous at the destination.
I’d done Day Skipper in December ‘16 in Gibraltar. Myself & the 2 other guys on the course “clicked” - it turned out to be a memorable week and we decided to get together for some sailing when back in the UK. So it was that Steve & Noel traveled to Weymouth on Thursday afternoon from Kent & Poole respectively for our Gibraltar reunion.
Cherbourg Rally (and St Martin's bay BBQ),16-19 June 2017
The format for this year’s rally will be familiar to those enthusiasts who have joined us before, except that this year we still can’t do the music festival, unless you can stay till Wednesday!
There is, however, another chance to join YCC members for their annual BBQ in the lovely surroundings of St Martin's bay near La Hague on the Sunday, to which WSC members are as usual cordially invited. For the extra-keen there is also the option of a double-hander on Saturday, which usually involves some coastal navigation.
RYA level 1 sailing course 12th / 13th August ( Dinghy)
Due to demand a further Level 1 course is now booked for the 12th / 13th August.
This course is aimed at beginners to sailing.
Contact Mick Church for further details and booking forms.
Cherbourg Transmanche to Weymouth 2017
Five Weymouth SC boats attended the Decenniale Transmanche (that's 10th year of cross channel race Nobby); Kathy Claydon's Arcona 370 Arcsine, John Morrison's Archambault A31 58 Degrees North, Simon Hall's J35 Outrageous, Mark Talbot's Elan 295 Effusion and the HB/Riches/Rees JPK 9.60 Tilted.
Crew Day - Saturday 10th June - 12:00
Introduction to crewing for Club Members.
If you're new to the Club or perhaps a little apprehensive about crewing, then participating as crew during the Club races is one of the best ways to learn. There are many opportunities to crew on yachts, squibs, and dinghies, plus sailing courses and other sailing-related activities.
RYA training course Saturday and Sunday 24th/25th June
The Next Dinghy Training course aimed at RYA level 1 is scheduled for the 24th/25th June.
Certificates will be issued at the end of the course for successful candidates.
This course is only open to members.
Contact Mick Church for further details.
Mick RYA race coach and Senior Instructor