Triangle 2020

Dorset Triangle & Banbury Chaser

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Sunday 8th March saw sailors from Castle Cove and Lyme Regis Sailing Clubs join us in the first of the Triangle and Chaser events. At first, we all thought the weather forecasters had got it wrong as the sun was shining and a decent westerly breeze, however, by the end of the day we experienced all four seasons – from sunny balmy breezes to violent squalls with horizontal rain.

Race one saw three boats from Lyme, nine from Castle Cove and nine from Sutton Bingham get away first time for a windward/leeward course using buoys 9 and 2. The new PY handicaps were used which put Simon Hawkes – K1 (CCSC) in first place, our own Richard Frost – Solo in second and Jerry Rook and Jake Stowe – Albacore (LRSC) in third place.

Lunch was served by Julia Green assisted by Merv Clark with the afternoon races being run back-to-back. Race two saw a well disciplined start with Chris Jones – RS Aero 7 leading for most of the race and winning on handicap, Simon Hawkes came second and Richard Frost third. As the remainder of the fleet were finishing a ferocious squall caused capsizes and all sorts of problems for helms trying to reach the finish line.

Race three saw several helms putting their boats away or retiring early. Simon Hawkes again was first, Jerry Rook was second and Pete Barnstable and Chris Bottomley – Kestrel (sailing for CCSC) were a creditable third.

Commodore Merv Clark received a substitute Banbury Chaser Cup (LRSC are still looking for the original cup) as the home team beat LRSC. The Triangle was won by CCSC with 32and a half points, second SSBC with 46 and a half and LRSC third. Full results are on the Club’s website courtesy of Richard Frost. Merv presented prizes to the top three helms and crew (Simon, Jerry and Jake and Richard) and a special prize to Issy Glazebrook who finished all three races in a RS Tera Sport and came 16th out of the 21 boats that competed.

Thanks were extended to Julia Green for running the galley, OODs Steve Joyce and Adrian Mitchell, Race Officers Phil Bailey and Nigel Leveridge and to all who competed in the event.

The next Triangle event will be held at Castle Cove on the 31st May with the final event at Lyme on 27th September.

2020 Youth Group Dates

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Youth training dates on Saturday mornings have been decided by your three Senior instructors that volunteer their time to get as many children as possible on the water in a safe, fun and learning environment. There are 9 sessions that are spread over the warmer sailing months, so get the dates in your diaries to avoid conflicts

23rd May
6th June (Club 50th Anniversary weekend)
27th June
11th July
25th July
8th August
22nd August
5th September
19th September

The sessions include landbased drills, rigging, sailing, games, fun races and de-rigging, with participant numbers limited by available instructors/ boats, so we sign up participants on the day on a first come, first served basis.

These session are a great opportunity to:
1. try out sailing at minimum cost (£10 a session – cash on the day please as you sign in) and in a friendly non-threatening environment
2. have a taster session if you are thinking of booking your child onto one of the RYA courses at the club
3. practise and develop their skills further in a safe setting under the supervision of qualified RYA instructors.

• No prior experience required, we work with beginners through to more advanced sailors
• A great opportunity for confident teenagers who are interested to start prepping for Assistant Instructor and then Dinghy Instructor qualifications in the future, to take their first steps in training at the club.
• Groups are generally split between Optimists for young beginners, who graduate to RS Tera and then to RS Feva and Laser dinghies once they gain confidence and have grown a bit.
• Buoyancy aids are provided, but sailors should come dressed expecting to get wet, wear dinghy boots or old trainers and bring a towel and a warm change of clothes. (suncream, sun hats and sun glasses essential on those balmy sunny summer Saturdays to come….!)

Generally we start sessions with participants signed on, changed and ready to go afloat at 10:00, run sessions on the water ‘til approx 12:00 and then those who want to sail in the afternoon can often get involved in some informal racing with their instructors on the water at the discretion of the SI. Registration starts at 9.30am

Parents/carers will need to sign consent and medical declaration forms for the children, they are expected to help rig and derig boats and are always welcome to help out as additional hands during sessions under the direction and at the discretion of our Instructors. Parents are expected to remain at the club throughout or designate a willing responsible adult (known to the child) who will stay on site and be responsible for their children when they are off the water.

Working Party Day

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The annual working party day is this Saturday. If you can come along to help tidy the club grounds ready for the Spring please let Merv Clark know as soon as you can and he will let you know what tools to bring along. There should be lunch provided as well.

2020 Training Courses

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Thank you for your interest and looking at our 2020 training courses.

Same amazing location and instructors; new principal. Includs new race training with Frostie; RS Aero 5 World Champion, 2017

All our courses are open to members and non-members of SBSC.

Prices held from last year

Adult Sailing courses (4 days; 2 consecutive weekends)

May 2/3rd & 9/10th

September 19/20th & 26/27th

Other dates are available once these courses are filled

Youth courses (3 days; Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)

Upto 24 per course

Easter April 15 – 17th

Spring ½ term May 27 – 29th

Summer July 15 – 17th

July 22 – 24th

July 29 – 31st

August 5 – 7th

August 12 – 14th

August 19 – 21st

August 26 – 28th

Powerboat Level 2 (2 days)

Can be arranged

Groups of 3 per instructor per powerboat

New for 2020

Start Racing (2 days; weekends)

With Andrew (Frostie) Frost; RS Aero 5 World Champion, 2017

Aimed at those in SBSC “bronze fleet” or equivalent

Ideally 6+ per course

May 23/24th

Intermediate Racing

With Andrew (Frostie) Frost – Aimed at those in SBSC “silver fleet” or equivalent

Ideally 6+ per course

May 30/31st

 

Prices

Adult Sailing – £310
Youth Sailing – £228
Racing (start & intermediate) – £80 (£70 with own boat)
Powerboat Level 2 – £225

New RYA Training Principal

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David Thomson stood down as RYA Principal at the Club’s AGM in November after 4 years and has handed over to Chris Hutton.  Claire Thomson also stood down as Treasurer for the Training Centre.

Last year was another very successful year and Claire and I would like to wish Chris and the new team every success in 2020.