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It’s been a brilliant year of sailing – from early Spring to late Summer, there has been plenty of competition and some great days on the river. Now it’s time to come together, celebrate the season so far before the Autumn and Winter Series begin, and cheer on our trophy winners.
Everyone is welcome to join the celebrations from 8:30 p.m. to raise a glass and be part of the fun.
(Please note: the Trophy Winners’ Dinner takes place earlier at 7:00 p.m. for prize recipients and their guests.) |
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As the Friday evening sailing season draws to a close, we invite you to join us for the Seals Prizegiving – a celebration of this year’s sailing achievements.
This special event marks not only the successes on the water, but also the friendships made, the skills developed, and the fun shared throughout the year. It’s a wonderful opportunity for our Seals, families, and friends to come together and reflect on a fantastic season.
To RSVP, please see the pinned post in the BSC Facebook group or contact the Junior Coordinator Team at juniors@burnhamsc.co.uk
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What a week it was on the River Crouch! From the opening Bank Holiday weekend through to Trophy Day, BSC sailors were out in force, proudly flying the burgee and making their mark across the fleets.
Across the week, results came thick and fast:
Slingshot delivered consistently with podium finishes, including a superb 1st in the Town Cup.
Cobra dominated Class 5, securing multiple 1st s and taking 1st overall across Classes 1, 2 & 5.
Rondo and Jeannie brought home 2nd and 3rd in Class 5, with Rondo also 2nd in the Commodore Cup.
Thistle gained a 1st in Class 6 midweek and alongside Ophelia 1st and Mantra 2nd and Thistle 3rd completed a BSC clean sweep on Trophy Day.
In the dinghies, Arthur B, Noah M, and James Hutton Penman all took 1sts in their divisions, with James also claiming 3rd in the Dinghy Town Cup.
Rojo scored 2nd in the Squibs and 4th overall for the week.
The Week’s Points saw BSC topping the leaderboards: Cobra 1st overall in Classes 1, 2 & 5, Slingshot 2nd, Exile 3rd, Rondo 2nd in Class 5, Eclipse 3rd , and Thistle 1st in Class 6.
It was fantastic to see so many of our members out competing – including Traigh, Two R’s, Ant Law, Haydn Gilmore, Adam & Lucie Prior, Richard Shepherd, Darren Noonan, Adam North, and Nick Peel.
Congratulations to every sailor who represented BSC during Burnham Week – you made our presence on the water one to be proud of!
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What a fantastic day of sailing as
Burnham Sailing Club (Green)
Royal Burnham Yacht Club (Red)
Royal Corinthian Yacht Club (Blue)
Creeksea Sailing Club (White)
went head-to-head for this year’s HMS St. Mathew Cup.
Each team raced across 8 different boats — Elite, RCOD, RBOD, Squib, 707, Blaze, Laser Radial, and Phantom — with 20 sailors in total giving it their all.
We’re incredibly proud to say Burnham Sailing Club came out on top once again!
A huge congratulations to our sailors and thank you to all the clubs who made it such a competitive and enjoyable event.
Photos: PB Photos
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A huge congratulations to the crew of Slingshot for bringing the prestigious Town Cup home to Burnham Sailing Club!
This historic trophy is one of the highlights of Burnham Week, and it was brilliant to see Slingshot take the win after some fantastic racing.
Well done to the Nick and all the crew.
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.png) | Burnham Week 2025 – Starts Tomorrow!
It’s finally here – Burnham Week 2025 kicks off tomorrow, Saturday 23rd August, and we’re excited to be right at the heart of it here at Burnham Sailing Club.
With racing across more than 20 classes, Burnham – and BSC will be buzzing all week with activity both on and off the water.
What’s happening at BSC?
Racing from our own start line throughout the week
Galley open with food and drinks on key days
Special socials, including:
Afternoon Tea – Monday 25th (pre-book Cream Teas & Afternoon Teas by Sat 23rd)
Fish & Chips + Fireworks – Saturday 30th (pre-book by Thu 28th, cash only, pay on the night) Fully Booked!
Don’t Miss It!
Whether you’re racing, crewing, supporting from the shore, or joining us for a social, there’s something for everyone.
For the full Burnham Week programme, visit: www.burnhamweek.com
To book BSC socials: social@burnhamsc.co.uk
Let’s make this a week to remember – see you on the water or in the galley!
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 | BSC Makes History at the Sailing Champions League!
Top GB Finish of All Time!
What a weekend! After three intense days of world-class racing at the Sailing Champions League 2025, our BSC crew delivered an incredible performance against some of the world's biggest and most experienced clubs.
The team showed skill, grit, and superb teamwork throughout—and we’re thrilled to share that BSC has achieved the highest-ever finish for any GB club in SCL history.
Up against powerhouse teams our small but mighty squad held their own on the international stage. It was fast, fierce, and full of drama—and they did us proud.
A huge thank you to everyone who followed the action and sent in messages of support. We can't wait to welcome the team home and celebrate this historic moment for the club!
Meet them on Tuesday 15th July from 7:30 p.m. |
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 | Burnham Sailing Club Represents UK in the Sailing Champions League Finals
Today marks the first day of racing as Burnham Sailing Club takes to the water in Kiel, Germany, proudly representing the United Kingdom in the prestigious Sailing Champions League Finals.
This is a historic moment for the club, the result of a strong campaign in the British Keelboat League, where the BSC team impressed in their debut year and secured their place on the international stage.
Representing the club are:
Flynn Davies (helm), Chay Taylor, Niamh Davies, and Ellen Morley.
In the lead-up to the event, the team has been training hard including a valuable warm-up event at Rutland earlier this year and are now set to race against some of the best sailing clubs in Europe.
Message from the Helm
“We’re proud to be here flying the flag for Burnham. Thanks to everyone who’s supported us — especially Clarke & Carter Yacht Brokers for backing the journey. We’re going into the event with an open-mind and will focus on enjoying some racing in a really high standard fleet.”
Flynn Davies, Helm
Message from the Commodore
“I am so proud that our humble little club is representing GB in the Sailing Champions League. The team has fought hard at every UK event to earn their place in the final in Germany. I wish team BSC the best of luck, I am sure they will do their utmost to ensure a GB victory.
Best wishes also to our neighbours, Marconi Sailing Club and the Royal Thames Yacht Club, our team mates at the event.
Go smash it.”
Tom Salder, BSC Commodore
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@burnhamsailingclub) for updates throughout the event.
Let’s go, Team BSC! ⛵
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Just a quick heads-up that our lovely catering team, Happy Fusion, are taking a well-earned break on Wednesday 18th June, so there won’t be any food available at the Club that evening.
But don’t worry though, they will be back, the following week on Wednesday 25th June, ready to serve up another great menu.
Thanks for your understanding – and see you then!
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 | Upcoming Embankment Repair Works – April 2025
We have been informed by the Environment Agency that essential flood alleviation and embankment repair works will be carried out on the seawall between the houseboats and Prior’s Dock, including the area in front of Burnham Sailing Club.
Key details:
• Site setup begins: 16th April 2025
• Repair works commence: 29th April 2025
• Estimated duration: Approximately three months
• Contractor: BAM Nuttall, working on behalf of the Environment Agency
To facilitate these works, a welfare area and site compound will be set up in the club’s overflow car park for storage and access. Please be aware that contractor vehicles and personnel will be operating in the car park and on the ramp to the river throughout this period.
If you have any questions, please contact Rishi Seebaruth (Environment Agency Project Manager) at 07918 612879 or rishi.seebaruth@environment-agency.gov.uk.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
Burnham Sailing Club |
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 | Seals Parents' Meeting
The new season is just around the corner! This is a great opportunity to come together, discuss plans for the year ahead, and catch up with friends—old and new.
We also need your support! Come and find out how you can help with the group. We rely on volunteers to keep everything running smoothly—both on and off the water—so any help you can offer will make a real difference.
We look forward to welcoming you and sharing what’s in store for the Seals this season.
We hope to see you there!
Junior Committee |
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Are you interested in joining the Burnham Sailing Club Paddle Board Group?
Pop along and join us:
Venue: BSC Clubhouse
When: Wednesday 12th February
Time: 18:30
Come and along and find out how the BSC Paddle Board Group operates and meet other like-minded enthusiasts.
We would love to see you there!
Margie and Rosemary |
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| | Dear Member
Notice of the Annual General Meeting, Agenda and Minutes from the previous AGM have been sent out to all members via email. If you have not received an email by Wednesday 22nd please contact secretary@burnhamsc.co.uk to obtain your copies.
Any apologies for absence should be sent by email to secretary@burnhamsc.uk
The annual accounts will be shared at the meeting but if any member would like to see a copy in advance of the meeting these should be requested by email from the Honorary Treasurer at treasurer@burnhamsc.co.uk
I look forward to seeing you at the AGM on Sunday 26th January at 3 p.m.
Yours sincerely
Tom Sadler
Commodore |
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 | * Heritage Project Underway at Burnham Sailing Club *
Work has begun on the demolition of the existing structure as part of an exciting heritage project. This marks the first step in preserving and repairing the historic jetty/scrubbing post.
https://www.burnhamwharfheritage.org/ |
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On behalf of the BSC I would like to thank you all for making 2024 so much fun.
Through all of your support and efforts we managed to sail and party more than any previous season.
An absolutely amazing year and I am grateful to you all.
Let’s go bigger and better next year.
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and all the best for 2025
Tom Sadler
BSC Commodore |
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| | Sunday 20th October
From the Race Box
Owing to the forecast of gusts over 40 there will be no racing today
For cruisers AP over A is flying
For dinghies N over A is flying |
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Commodore Burnham Sailing Club
It is with great sadness that I have to inform you of the passing of our dear friend and president, John Mellard. Our thoughts are with Sue, David and their family at this time. I cannot find the words to describe the loss to us as a club and also to the Burnham Community. Put simply, he was a true gentleman and was loved by all that knew him. He will be greatly missed, rest in peace my friend. |
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Hosted by the BSC
This past weekend, the vibrant mace-coloured sails of the Squibs adorned the water as they competed for the prestigious Jimmy Starling Trophy. It was two fantastic days of competitive sailing and great company, topped off with a delicious meal on Saturday night.
Huge congratulations to Mickey Wright and Alex Porteous!
full results on website Tab: Sailing - Results - Jimmy Starling |
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 | Tuesday 14th May 2024
The Dinghy Spring Series is well underway with the Slow Handicaps, Fast Handicaps and Regatta Fleet on the water tonight for Week 6 /8.
Full results in the Sailing Tab above. |
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| | A message from John Mellard & Family
John Mellard and Family would like to invite all who knew Margaret to her funeral.
Date: Monday 29th April 2024
Time: 12 noon
Place: United Reformed Church, Station Road, Burnham-on-Crouch
and afterwards all are welcome to the Burnham Sailing Club to continue to celebrate Margaret's life. |
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| | It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of Margaret Mellard. Margaret died peacefully at home on Saturday morning with her husband John and her family by her side.
Margaret was a life long supporter of the Burnham sailing club and a formidable sailor in her own right. If you raced against Scintilla with Margaret on the helm then you will understand what I mean. I for one will miss that smile of approval and on occasions the “ look” that meant you hadn’t quite managed it. A very brave person, still managing to go for a sail just two weeks ago.
Our heart felt condolences go to our president John Mellard and to Sue, David and their families.
Notification of arrangements will follow in due course.
Tom Sadler
Commodore Burnham Sailing Club |
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| | Dates for the diary
Monday Meet Up
5th February
A chance to pop into the club for a hot beverage, light lunch and a chatter.
1st Monday of every month 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Wednesday Winter Warmers
7th February
Spaghetti Bolognese week.
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Sunday 28th January, 3 p.m.
The agenda and minutes have been sent to all members via email.
Please check and if you have not receive them contact:
Secretary@burnhamsc.co.uk |
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We have our first sailing event at BSC this weekend.
We welcome the UKRSTCA RS Tera Eastern Regional Training Squad.
Wednesday Winter Warmer 24th Jan.
Comforting Soups £4.00
Galley opens at 6 p.m.
Burns night 26th January
Orders in by Monday 22nd please
Details on Facebook, WhatsApp notification group and in the galley.
To book for either event contact Ros on
Social@burnhamsc.co.uk |
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Veganuary challenge 17th January Wednesday Winter Warmers
We have loaded Jacket potatoes £4.00
Galley opens at 6 p.m.
Also don't forget Burns Night
book by Monday 22nd January
social@burnhamsc.co.uk
Menu is on Facebook, Whatsapp notification group and in the Galley
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Wednesday Winter Warmers start on 10th January with 'Scrumptious pies and Creamy mash'. £5 per person.
Galley opens at 6 p.m.
Come and celebrate a traditional Burns Night on Friday 26th January.
3 course Scottish menu available and a wee dram to toast the haggis. £20 per person.
Galley is open from 6 p.m.
Please contact social@burnhamsc.co.uk to book for both events.
Final booking for Burns Night Monday 22nd January.
Burnham Sailing Club Annual General Meeting
Sunday 28th January 2023 at 3pm
Notice of the Annual General Meeting, Agenda and Minutes will be sent out to all members via email.
We look forward to seeing you as we move forward into another successful year full of great sailing and brilliant social events. |
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Happy New Year Everyone
RBYC Payne-James Icicle Race
After a very successful 2023 Cobra is looking forward to the 2024 sailing season and kicks starts the New Year with a win.
Congratulations Cobra
A great turnout from BSC in the Cruisers
and Dinghy Classes on a very chilly day.
Cruisers Results
1st Cobra BSC
2nd Red Gauntlet
3rd Mantra BSC
4th Exile BSC
5th Triage BSC
6th Kah-Nee-Ta
Dinghy Results
1st Blaze 852
2nd ILCA 6 lazer 213598
3rd ILCA 6 lazer 189382
4th 209957
5th Blaze 680
6th RS200 1152 BSC
7th Natasha BSC
8th ILCA 7 laser 108378
9th Solo 4165
10th ILCA 4 lazer 189093 BSC
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| | It is with sadness that we heard of the death of life member Evelyn Hardy. Mother of past Commodore John Hardy and Claire Hutton Penman. A staunch Sailing Club member she will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with her children and grandchildren. |
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 | On Friday 30th June our President met with the lovely Caroline Cross, to thank her for her contributions to the club through fundraising. Twice now Caroline has taken part in the Maldon mud run and donated part of her funds to Burnham Sailing Club!! The first time her and her family weren't even members, they were passing by and had read about one of our club engines having been stolen and wanted to help . Just over £300 has been gifted now!! Thank you. |
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 | BSC SEALS CAKE SALE FUNDRAISER.
Thank you to everyone who came in today and supported our seals by buying cakes, teas, coffees or donating money!!
£181.50 was raised!!!!!!
These funds will go towards the maintenance of the juniors safety fleet, club boats. |
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| | Race 2 of the Spring Series Tuesday 18th April is cancelled owing to the forecast. The N Flag is flying. From Tom Sadler, Vice Commodore Sail. |
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 | JUNIORS 1st week back!!
36 kids went out on the water
31 parents helped/volunteered
The cobra and 2 wayfarer boats took 18 of our beginners on a cruise up and down the crouch, showing them how to be safe on the water and how to sail.
Bex hurst and Paul Jones our new river 1 coaches took 8 of our river 1’s out on their maiden crouch experience in their opis!!
Tony Lacey took 6 river 2 children out, 3 of those children trialled a club tera for the first time with great success!!
Andy Hutcheon stepped up to coach river 3 children last night while Keith Gilmore is away taking 4 children out. |
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 | A great evening with CKC members enjoying our final pool session for a few months, next session will be 16th September make sure this date is in your diary.
The pool was awash with Sea Kayaks and paddlers practicing a whole blend of skills and techniques like how to retrieve an unconscious paddler which presented a few challenges, edging, roll practice, strokes, turns, sculling draw, capsize and self-rescues, my goodness what an action filled session all fantastically orchestrated and supervised by Peter Evans.
Great to welcome three new faces to the mix Andy, Laura and Dan who literally threw themselves into the fun more than they may have anticipated!
Wet exit training/skill practice sessions scheduled to take place during Wednesday sessions these specific sessions will be put on the club calendar so keep a look out.
https://www.crouchkayakclub.co.uk/making-a-splash |
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It is easy to copy information across from last year and select payment type.
READ the Instructions carefully.
Warning – Please check the details carefully. There are some mistakes in the database or people missing.
Remember the First page is contact information followed by each member of the membership.
Paper based forms are available to download for those who do not wish to use the Portal. |
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 | Burnham Sailing Club - February 2023 Updates
The below updates are available via the email newsletter,
Key Meeting Information for February and March
Launch of the Burnham Sailing Instagram Profile
St David's Day Social Event
Upcoming Social Event Calendar
Please contact Daniel Rodwell via bsccomms@burnhamsc.co.uk if you have any questions regarding this publication. |
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| | Burnham Sailing Club Annual General Meeting
Sunday 29th January 2023 at 3pm
Notice of the Annual General Meeting, Agenda and Minutes have been sent out to all members via email. If you have not received an email please contact vicecommodore@burnhamsc.co.uk to obtain your copies.
We look forward to seeing you at the AGM, and hope that you are keeping safe and well during this time. |
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| | It is with sadness that I inform you of the death of Peter Pearson.
Peter was a huge part of the Burnham Sailing Club especially within the cadet section and proved to be a real champion of youth sailing. He was instrumental in many cadet events out of the Club.
His knowledge of local history was amazing and his passion for that history to be told was outstanding. His book of Burnham was a great read and so packed full of local interest and many linked to the BSC.
He will be fondly remembered by so many of us who were either parents of the same generation or children at the same time as his. We all have so many memories of the great times!
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This year was the first year that beginners had been recognised for their amazing achievements and efforts.
Harry, Caleb, Indy, Jack, Henry and Willow
These children smashed this season and will be going up to river one next season.
River one coach Tony Lacey recognised Alissa Jones and Niall Harrell for their effort and sportsmanship this year.
The Mel Bass trophy was awarded to Tony Lacey for his continuous contribution to the club in coaching every Friday, coaching at pond sessions on Saturdays and helping at events, very well deserved.
Clanger trophy went to Hayley Bullen for falling over on the pontoon whilst helping pull a launching trolly out of the water, which resulted in her going to A&E to be told it’s just sprained and then broken 3 weeks later.
The Endeavour trophy went to Adam smith for his efforts in and out of the club which don't always come easy. He is a dedicated sailor who does not always get recognised as he doesn’t like the racing side of sailing.
Noah Mather’s received the Bob Cole for representing the club away from home at Optimist events across the country.
The day was finished with thanks to the parents from the children for their support in bringing them and volunteering to help at the club.
Thank you to all the coaches and people behind the scenes of the club to help the juniors go ahead. It has been a great season!!!
Full list of awards given:
Spring Series
Slow Handicap - Charlie Rawling
Optimist - Noah Mathers
Summer Series
Slow Handicap - Cameron Hetherington
Optimist - Noah Mather’s
Seasons Points
Slow Handicap
1 - Charlie Rawling
2 - Archie Hutcheon
3 - Eva Kennedy
Optimist
1 - Noah Mathers
2 - Amy Bullen
3 - Isla Kennedy
Stuart Paul - Noah Mathers
RNLI
Fast Handicap - Chris Roberts
Slow Handicap - Eva Kennedy
Optimist - Noah Mathers
Endeavour - Adam Smith
Bob Cole - Noah Mathers
River 1
Most Improved - Niall Harrell
Most Sporting - Alisia Jones
River 2
Most Sporting - Archie Hutcheon
Most Improved - Amy Bullen
Race
Most Improved - Cameron Hetherington
Most Sporting - Esmè Van Schagen
Best All Rounder - Charlie Rawling
Clanger - Hayley Bullen
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 | The BSC Junior Regatta 2022 was held on the 1st of October. Things were a bit different this year thanks to the gusting winds and very high tides, activities had to be mainly shore based. We kicked off the day at with breakfast in the club for everyone put on by the galley team. There was fancy dress with the children really taking part and adding to their costumes with face painting throughout the day, even the adults got involved.
There was a treasure hunt where the children had to find captain Blackbeard in the clubhouse who was sneakily hiding among other pirates. Between 10:00 and 12:00 the club also held a McMillan coffee morning which was great and £227 was raised.
Mate morning parents took to the pontoon to launch the rafts that they had made with their children for the raft race. However Tony Lacey (our river one coach) had put a sail in a large lump of polystyrene and jumped on board to sail out!! The winning vessel belonged to George Savage.
Throughout the day there was various games and coloring competitions to keep the kids entertained and sweets were the main theme of prizes for the activities.
The amazing Peaberries cafe kept us fed with their pizzas in the afternoon before finishing off the day with the juniors awards. |
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| | Arrangements for Roger Tolhurst funeral
Thursday 18th August - 10.30am
Chelmsford Crematorium
Family Flowers only
A flash of fuchsia pink or red
Donations to Fairleigh Hospice and Marie Curie via Link: https//rogertolhurst.muchloved.com
Afterwards at the Burnham Sailing Club
Liz, Nic and his sister Jill
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| | It is with sadness that we have to let you know that long standing member Roger Tolhurst has died. Our thoughts and prayers are with Liz, Nic and family.
Roger was an excellent crew throughout his sailing career, racing on Stellas and aboard the family squib Sroda. He was crewing for Jo Barker in Centaur when they won Burnham Week in a large competitive fleet of stellas and spent some time crewing for Peter Duce on his squib. He and Liz raced Sroda together for many seasons. He has sailed for David Lenz on Red Jacket enjoying great successes and he has been seen most recently crewing on Spring Chicken and Ophelia with his brother in law Richard Moore.
Stalwart member of the Club, Roger will be greatly missed afloat and ashore.
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| | The weather forecast is not looking good. If you wish to still take part in the sail past event please be aware of the wind forecast. The president will be on the racebox balcony to view and dip the ensign as you pass. We appreciate that the weather may put you off the club house remains open.
Decision on racing to be made nearer the start time by 1.30pm |
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He has been instrumental in inspiring many to keep racing and responsible for coaching many of our juniors to high levels. His squads and coached youngsters have had huge successes racing in both the UK and abroad. His passion for helping youngsters and encouraging them to keep going in order to improve their racing always shone through and he was so enthusiastic when coaching or acting as race officer.
He will be hugely missed all around the world, by young members and their parents alike. His untimely death leaves a large hole in race coaching for juniors and particularly in the RS fleets.
Our thoughts are with Jo, Ellen, Caitlin and all their families. |
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 | Well done to three of our junior sailors (Archie Hutcheon, George Hutcheon and Noah Mathers) who we’re invited by the RYA to take part in the iconic Eric Twiname Junior Championships at Rutland Water in the Optimist class with 58 other competitors from around the country. The 37th ETs was organised by the RYA in conjunction with the Eric Twiname Trust, which sees junior sailors come together to race and represent their region or home country. The first event took place in 1986 and has seen thousands of young sailors compete, including Olympians past and present. Sailing stars Ben Ainslie and Iain Percy were among the early winners of the regatta before going on to Olympic greatness. There were representatives from the following classes: Optimist, RS Tera, RS Feva and Topper dinghies – as well as four different rig sizes of Bic Techno windsurfer.
Light winds were predicted all weekend and the first day’s racing was postponed until 2pm and only two races competed. Noah’s first day was exceptional taking a 6th in the first race and then a bullet in the second which put him in 2nd overnight. Sadly, the winds didn’t favour George or Archie both getting caught up in traffic around the windward mark, both ending up towards the back of the fleet.
Day two was still light, Noah continued in good form with a 5th and 8th and two 14ths’. George managed a 22nd but with a UFD (over the line in the last minute) so was disqualified form that race and a 24th in the 2nd of the day, unfortunately this wasn’t enough for him to climb the table. Archie’s determination meant that event though he was at the back of the fleet he didn’t give up and kept plugging away with his best result being 51st.
The breeze on day three was non-existent with postponement after postponement, eventually at 12pm the race committee cancelled racing and the day was abandoned.
The final results for our lads this weekend were Noah 4th, George 48th and Archie 57th.
The BSC would like to congratulate the boys in taking part in this prestigious event and we are very proud of all our sailors representing our club in events near and far.
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See you all next week for the start of the Spring Series!
Lucy Heathfield-Ward
Vice Commodore Sailing |
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| | Owing to the rapid rise in covid cases we have taken the difficult decision to not open the clubhouse after racing on Sunday. Racing will carry on as we will staff the race box with just 2 people one inside one outside. Prizegiving will be on the decking asap after racing weather permitting. Please keep an eye out on all communication channels in case of further changes. Thank you for your understanding, Sally |
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| | Race 5 of the Autumn Series, Sunday 31st October, is cancelled owing to the forecast. The N flag is flying. |
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