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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
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Frostbite Series 3 - Sunday 18th November
A bright sunny Sunday with a brisk, cold north easterly wind created pleasant conditions for a November Frostbite series race. Paul Bowen took a commanding victory in the Shadow catamarans from Shaun Kellett and Carl Blenkinsop. Ben Willows overcame post party issues to sail his RS700 to the front of the Fast Handicap fleet ahead of Graham Deegan & Judith French on their RS400 and Brett Aarons sailing the first of the RS100's. The very
Published 16:38 on 19 Nov 2018
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British Sailing Awards 2018
Excellent to see GSC member Giles Peckham up for nomination as British Yachting Amateur Sailor of the year. In another category Jules Salter's AkzoNobel is up for breaking the 24 hour monohull distance record. Be great to give these guys as many votes as possible if you click the link below. https://www.britishyachtingawards.com/vote-now/
Published 10:22 on 22 Oct 2018
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Autumn Series 4 - Sunday 14th October
Heavy rain and a cold, brisk Northerly wind put off all but the keenest sailors on Sunday morning. The Race Officer set courses inside the bay to keep the boats inshore. Two Shadow catamarans flew around a small, tight course as they battled each other, never more than a dozen boat lengths apart. Martin Scott managed the conditions best and won from Paul Tanner. The Fast handicap fleet remained on shore and watched the three
Published 13:24 on 15 Oct 2018