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Spring Series 2 - Sunday 22nd April
Gurnard Sailing Club held its first cadet training weekend for its growing RS Tera fleet. The young sailors were coached on the Saturday and Sunday and also took part in the Sunday racing. Over the weekend, a lot of fun was had and good techniques learnt. The 43 starters for the Sunday morning race had to sail against a strong flood tide in a light but pleasant South Westerly wind. Boats staying inshore to
Published 10:54 on 23 Apr 2018
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Spring Series 1 - Sunday 15th April
Signs of summer increased the number racing in Gurnard Bay on Sunday. An offshore breeze made for shifty winds on a flat sea. The Shadow catamarans were sent around East Lepe and were headed home by Paul Bowen from the visiting James French. The fast handicap had an impressive 12 starters. Young Oliver Evans and Toby Atherton took the win on their super quick 29er from Brett Aarons in second and Tim Wilkins in third.
Published 08:47 on 16 Apr 2018
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Island Businesses Sonar Regatta
The Island Sailing Club is hosting a series of races for Island Businesses and Sailing Clubs. Over 3 Wednesday evenings we are running up to 3 races each night followed by a meal back in our restaurant. We'd be delighted if you might like to make up a team and come and join us. We already have some local businesses keen to come again after enjoying themselves last year. I have pleasure in attaching
Published 09:42 on 10 Apr 2018
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Early Bird 3 - Sunday 25th March
The gentle breeze and lack or any snow and ice helped more boats take to the water on Sunday. The Shadow catamaran fleet had 8 boats completing. The light wind kept the boats close and most mark rounding had three boats abreast. Paul Bowen fought hard for the win. The RS700 helmed by Ben Willows beat the chasing RS100 who made up the bulk of the fast handicap fleet. The RS Areo sailors in the
Published 17:43 on 25 Mar 2018
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Early Bird 1 - Sunday 11th March
Gurnard Bay good number of excited sailors take to water for the first race of the new season. A gusty off-shore breeze proved to be a good challange. The fast handicap was won by Brett Aarons on his RS100 after Ollie Evans and Toby Atherton suffered a broken mast on their super fast 29er and the rest of the fleet came ashore early. The Olympic Finn helmed by James Downer won the medium handicap
Published 17:16 on 11 Mar 2018
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NatWest Island Games
The NatWest Island Games takes place in Gibraltar from 6th to 12th July 2019. If any sailors are interested in representing the Isle of Wight in either the Laser or Laser Radial classes the please see the document below for information on how to apply.
Published 12:33 on 21 Feb 2018
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GSC Training is bookable on line
To see the training available this year go to the training or calendar pages, but to book please use the BOOK ONLINE tab at the top of the page.
Published 09:07 on 19 Jan 2018