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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Laying Up Party 2018

Help us bid farewell to the sailing season at Gurnard Sailing Club's inaugural Laying Up Party. With live music, dancing and friends. Tickets available as usual at Gurnardsc.org.uk , at £10 per head. Free drink and nibbles included. Dress: Sailing Club Cocktail Party Chic.

Published 20:04 on 26 Sep 2018
Fantastic Video of the IOW Dinghy Championship 2018

To see an amazing drone video of the championship please click the title above and then the link. https://vimeo.com/hookedonair/iowdinghychamps2018

Published 19:04 on 26 Sep 2018
Isle of Wight Dinghy Championship 2018 Race Report

Helly Hansen IW Dinghy Championships 2018 Over the weekend of the 8 th and 9 th September more than sixty dinghies competing in four classes battled strong tides and increasing wind at Gurnard SC to become IW Dinghy Champion. Race officer Steve Cole and his team set an ambitious course for all fleets for the first race of the series with fast reaches across to the mainland shore and back for

Published 15:29 on 12 Sep 2018