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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
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
Late Summer Series 4 - Sunday 2nd September

Summer made a return to Gurnard Bay last Sunday. Bright sunshine and warmth also brought a tricky south easterly wind. Business as usual in the catamaran fleet as Paul Bowen led home the nine Shadows from Carl Blenkinsop and Shaun Kellett. The Fast handicap was won convincingly by Brett Aarons (RS100) from Simon Davies (RS100) and the team of Graham Deegan and Judith French RS400). It was a busy race in which Mark Harrison jumped

Published 12:56 on 3 Sep 2018
Isle of Wight Dinghy Championship 2018 September

Revised September NOR now released please click on the link

Published 00:00 on 6 Aug 2018
Junior Regatta 2018

Over two glorious days 26 Gurnard Sailing Club cadets had an exciting mixture of racing and water based fun events in Gurnard Bay. With some of those taking part having only started the club's training programme this year, the first day of racing was a perfect introduction for them against some of the more experienced youngsters. Four races were held in light and tricky conditions before going ashore for a pasta lunch. Fully refuelled, the

Published 19:16 on 16 Jul 2018
Shadow Nationals 2018

The 2018 Shadow Catamaran National Championships were held at Gurnard Sailing Club from 29 th June to 1 st July. What a boat and what a venue! The race administration was first class and Barrie and Amanda Harding, Will Burns, Pete French, Bill, Barry Byham and others arranged great courses and even handed out doughuts to the competitors. Nine races were scheduled over the three days and eventually six were completed

Published 10:41 on 10 Jul 2018
Summer Series 7 & 8 - Sunday 1st July

After the recent sun, heat and light winds, the forecasted wind on Sunday never managed to turn up. This didn't stop racing inn Gurnard Bay but the light and fickle breeze demanded lots of concentration and luck. The top three places in the fast handicap were taken by the RS100's of Mark Harrison, Giles Peckham and Al Dickson. The medium handicap was won by the Aero 9 sailed by Jane Peckham, followed by the chasing

Published 07:26 on 3 Jul 2018
Junior Regatta 2018

SAILING INSTRUCTIONS NOW ENCLOSED This is essentially a training regatta for all abilities with a mixture of short races and 'fun' events on and off the water. The entry fee includes a t shirt for all competitors, there will be coaching available and there will be prizes for the sailing and other events. There is a BBQ early evening on Saturday followed by 'Gurnards got Talent' at six o clock, this is open

Published 08:43 on 22 Jun 2018