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It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Sarah Younger (Fenwick)
We have been informed that a long term member of GSC, Sarah Younger, passed away recently after a incredibly brave battle against cancer. Our heartfelt condolences go to Adam and all of Sarah's family and friends. Sarah was a keen and accomplished sailor as well as a world record holding para-glider and excellent horse rider. Funeral service will be at The Isle of Wight Crematorium on Thursday 26th September at 12.45.
Published 18:19 on 23 Sep 2019
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Junior Regatta 2019
Over the weekend of the 20 th and 21 st July 30 youngsters between the ages of eight and 16 took part in Gurnard Sailing Club's Junior Regatta racing in either the Pico or Tera classes. Saturday's forecast looked ominous and at the briefing Race Officer Tim Cole announced that the Pico fleet would race first followed by the Tera fleet in order to maximise safety cover. With a flood tide
Published 12:50 on 26 Jul 2019
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RS Teras at Rutland
Congratulations to our RS Tera sailors for representing Gurnard so well at the RS Inland Championships at Rutland this weekend - against 95 other youth sailors. ⛵️ ⛵️ ⛵️ ⛵️ ⛵️ ⛵️ The Regatta fleet of sailors the top ten finishers results for Gurnard were: Samuel Leather - 1st
Published 15:39 on 17 Jul 2019
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Spring Series 1 - Sunday 14th April
The first race of the Spring Series didn't feel much like Spring. A cold and gusty Easterly wind provided for an exciting sail for all participants. Robin Leather returned to the Shadow fleet but wasn't too rusty and sailed a solid race to win from Paul Bowen and Shaun Kellett. Martin Scott and Pete Bowen sailed good races but were too early at the start. The Fast Handicap also suffered from competitors being too keen
Published 09:25 on 16 Apr 2019
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Early Bird Seires 5 - Sunday 7th April
Beautiful weather was in attendance in Gurnard Bay on Sunday for the fifth race of the Earlybird series. The strong flood tide and fickle Easterly breeze provided challenging conditions for the race officer and competitors alike. Shaun Kellett battled through to beat Paul Bowen in the Catamaran fleet. Tim Wilkins showed signs of getting to grips with his RS 600 finishing in third the Fast Handicap fleet behind James Downer and Jon Price in second
Published 09:23 on 16 Apr 2019
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Frostbite Series 6 - Sunday 9th December
The cold strong wind and rough sea forced the race officer to cancel the last race of the 2018 season. The sailors weren't too unhappy about it as they had the end of season prize giving and festive lunch later in the day. After a lovely turkey lunch, pudding and coffees, prizes were presented by club Admiral Mrs Joyce Martin to those who had placed in the top three overall in each race series. Special
Published 20:04 on 11 Dec 2018
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Sailing Update December 2018
This coming Sunday is the final race of the season, the weather has not been kind through the latter part of the year so fingers crossed we get one last race in! Following the race (or at 1pm if racing is abandoned) will be the Annual prize giving so please come down and support your fellow sailors. Prizes will be awarded for series results, as well as a few special prizes for mini sailors
Published 19:12 on 4 Dec 2018