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Nov '11
22nd
What a fabulous evening at the Laying up Dinner...... Not only did we enjoy the presentations (well done everyone!), but we also had a raffle with a twist, delicious food, great band, fab dancing, and great company. Thank you to all who came along and enjoyed the evening, and on behalf of myself a...
Oct '11
24th
We have had a fantastic response to our 80th Anniversary Laying Up Supper. Thank You.... Just a couple of reminders: 1. If you have not yet given me your menu choices, please could you let me know them as soon as possible. 2. Thank you to those who have sent Tom their cheque, and I would be ...
Oct '11
8th
Challenger Trimaran will be arriving at the club on Friday 14th of October at 12.30pm. Any members wishing to help unpack it and try and work out how it should be rigged would be most welcome. On Saturday there will be an official reception for the boat and an inaugural sail from 10am onwards. Onc...
Sep '11
22nd
(Please choose one option from each course) Soup Fresh Tomato and Basil Broccoli and Blue Cheese Main Course Breast of Chicken stuffed with Brie and Apricots, wrapped in Bacon and served with a Mushroom Brandy Sauce Extra mature Roast Beef with Crispy Yorkshire Pudding Mediterranean Vegetable Cru...
Sep '11
22nd
The first race on Sunday will be the 4th September series race followed by a club race. As the September Series has already been won, both races are just for fun. The Pico Race will be as the schedule....
Sep '11
13th
Shanklin Sailing Club’s 80th Anniversary Celebration Laying up Supper To include …… A Three Course Dinner Soup, Main Course and Dessert Coffee and Mints Prize Giving Raffle (with a twist) Live Band (for those that wish to prop up the bar and/or dance until midnight!) To be held at Shanklin Conse...
Aug '11
27th
Updated 17th September 2011. Racing on Sunday the 25th will be as per the schedule.
Aug '11
23rd
The first Race on 18th September will be the Ladies and Novices. The second Race will be September Series 3.
Aug '11
22nd
The fun day on the 3rd September is cancelled. Primarily because we all had such fun at the Shanklin Regatta and I will be cruising round the Greek Islands. If anyone would like to organise an alternative event they are most welcome ! Simon VC...
Aug '11
17th
Shanklin Regatta is on this Sunday (21st August). The first race will be at 11am, followed by a barbecue lunch and a second race in the afternoon. All boats with a PY handicap are welcome.
Jul '11
22nd
31st July - First Race will be Sprint Cup followed by a Pursuit Series Race. 7th August - If unable to sail to Ventnor we will race Fred Yelf Cup followed by Olympic 1 (Re-run!) (Fun Day 6th August is cancelled)...
Jul '11
12th
The 2nd race of the morning on Sunday the 17th July is to be the Bang and Go Back race.
Jul '11
5th
Cheapskates need to hurry up if they are to get discounted entry for the Nationals at Pwllheli (13th - 15th August). Entry fees are £60 if paid by 9th July. Entry forms and notice of race can be downloaded from the Sprint 15 web site at http://www.sprint15.com/events/EMS/event.php?id=74...
Jun '11
28th
Message from Sir Robin Knox-Johnston Dear Commodore,... ... I have also attached a PDF copy of the official flotilla poster which will be of interest to anybody who is coming out on the day. My main thrust at the moment is to get boat owners to register their involvement so that we can send them ...
Jun '11
17th
There are a number of changes to the fixtures card as follows: June 26th - Bang and Go Back, Pursuit 6, Pico 2 Aug 7th - Ventnor Race Aug 14th - Pier to Pier Swim
Jun '11
7th
Sunday 3rd July - 11.30am onwards On Sunday 3rd July, to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of Shanklin Sailing Club, not only will we have have a race in the morning, and one in the afternoon, (times to be arranged) but we are also holding a 'Cream Teas and Pimms' afternoon. Please come al...
Jun '11
3rd
Because of the Rowing Regatta on Sunday 5th June 2011 there will be no racing on that day. Weather permitting, we shall be having a sail towards Bembridge leaving at 10am and aiming to be back before 2pm....
May '11
26th
Due to inclement weather the Ventnor raced this weekend has been postponed to Sunday 26th June. The races that were due to be held that day will be raced this Sunday if the weather is acceptable for racing in the bay. The Pico 2 race will be cancelled and rescheduled at another time. The beginner t...
May '11
19th
The results are on www.shanklinsailingclub.com/open-race-results-10001_Southern-Championships.php .
May '11
18th
For various reasons I have moved the fun day scheduled for Saturday 4th June to Friday 3rd June. It will also effectively be the cadet group that day. The plan is to meet on Shanklin beach 10am to set up and launch by about 10.30. Place your fish and chip order before leaving, we will then sail to ...
May '11
9th
Update (17th May 2011) The Southern Championships are only a few days away. Just to let all those competitors and supporting spectators know, that breakfast will be available from 8am with a choice of bacon sandwiches and danish pastries on offer. Lunch will be available from 11.30am with a choic...
May '11
15th
Due to unforeseen exceptionally good sailing, the Vice Commodore and Sprint 15 Captain have made the following adjustments. Paul Grattage is now considered a pro in both the Preston and Revill Points series and will start at time zero in the Pursuit series. Sean Mckenna will also be ranked as a pr...
May '11
10th
Please find attached a pdf of the Notice of Race for the Southern Championship to be held at Shanklin Sailing Club on the weekend of the 21st and 22nd May 2011. Any queries should be directed to Erling Holmberg on 01983 865012....
Apr '11
3rd
The Fitting Out Supper was a huge success, not only did we have a fabulous time, we also raised a grand total of £589. Thank you all for your kind donations, promises and time. Could all the people who won promises please contact those who have donated them....
Jan '11
13th
The Fitting Out Supper 2011 will be held at the Clubhouse on Saturday 26th March 7pm for 7.30pm. Please come along for a relaxing, fun evening. This year children are welcome to join us too. The evening will involve an American Supper, lots of chat, and this year we are holding an 'Auction'...
Jan '11
3rd
The network camera is live at www.shanklinsailingclub.com/webcam.php . It should show a static image on the page unless you are logged into the forum, in which case you should see a live video of the boat yard and Little Hope Beach. Please report any bugs or comments via the forum members' se...
Oct '10
13th
There is a new door to the club house. If you haven't got a key yet, you can get them from Erling or Keith, or pick them up from the club house when open.
Sep '10
8th
Hartland Hotel, Victoria Avenue, Shanklin. Saturday 13th November 2010 7.30 for 8pm Fantastic meal just for Shanklin Sailing Club. £17 for adults, £13 for children. Contact Stuart Pierce Tel 07973 382965 or stuartpierce@hotmail.co.uk. Book early to avoid disappointment. Three Cou...
Oct '10
4th
Just 14 days to go to the Grafham Cat Open. Don't forget that you need to pre-enter by Thursday 14 October to take part. This even applies to Club Members. Full details are on the Grafham website and also the Sprint 15 website. I think that you can even phone your entry in to the office (014...
Oct '10
7th
The Baker and Bang and Go Back Cups have now been abandoned for this year. Buoys had to be collected in so we have nothing to race around ! Sunday 10th October is looking like a good day for a pleasure sail though ! Simon...
Sep '10
28th
The Tuesday Afternoon Series continues... There will be another race on 5th October at 2pm if the buoys are still somewhere in the bay. Geoff and Keith are currently tied on 11.25 with Geoff having the edge after counting back discards....
Sep '10
24th
Next season I would like to propose: 1) Thursday evening racing moves to Wednesday evenings. The benefits would be more equal spacing of the week with Cadets on Fridays, and racing on Sundays. The overiding factor however should be attendance numbers. If you cannot attend the AGM please let me know...
Sep '10
21st
There will be one further Tuesday Afternoon race on the 28th September. The Bang and Go Back and Baker Cups will be raced on Sunday 3rd October.
Aug '10
26th
The September Challenge Cup on Thursday 2nd September will start at 18.30.
Aug '10
23rd
The tides are perfect for another trip to Luccombe – picnic on the beach and cruise back. We need to launch from Shanklin at about 10am. We now have 5 club Pico’s available for people to borrow. If you would like to use one of these boats please email me – first come first served. Simon simon@the...
Jul '10
28th
Fox 2 Up 6 on the 29th August will be replaced by the Juniors Race. Sprint 5 will follow as planned.
Jul '10
24th
The date of the August Fun Day is changing to Saturday 31st July ! It will run from 11.30am to 3.30pm and is for members only. The theme is “Picnic and Pico’s”. Bring lunch and try out the new boats with friends, join in with games and novelty races. Simon ...
Jul '10
5th
Starting from the 6th July the Tuesday Afternoon Series will start at 2pm.
Jul '10
1st
The nationals 2010 at Netley. There are only 2 weeks left to get your discount. Book now and save money.
May '10
24th
The First Fun Day will take place between 1pm and 4pm on the 5th June.
May '10
6th
Stuart is wanting to run a capsize day at the Club on Sunday 16th May, please check the forum and and contact Stuart if you are interested.
Mar '10
3rd
Sprint 15 Association If you are planning to visit the Alexandra Palace Dinghy Show on 6/7 March don't forget to visit our stand. As well as the boat (kindly supplied by Windsport) we will be showing a number of videos which is a first for our class. Over the weekend the stand will be manned...
Feb '10
21st
WELCOME to all members of the club for the 2010 season from all committee members. Let's hope it is a successful and enjoyable one. The start of the season will soon be here, and so now is the time to repair the boat, order those parts, find the drysuit/wetsuit and check the sails/battens. Re...
Feb '10
2nd
The Fitting out Supper is going to be on Saturday 20th March 2010, venue to be the club house. 7pm for 7.30pm American supper similar to last few years. Stuart will provide hot jacket potatoes. Arrange to bring salads, meats, rice, pasta, breads, puddings etc and beverages as last year with Stuart...
Jan '10
31st
RSS, or Really Simple Syndication is a way of keeping check of the changing content of a web site without having to visit it directly. At the top of your browser - if you have an up to date version - you may see an orange icon with a dot and two arcs. This is a link to the RSS feeds on this site. ...
Jan '10
23rd
This is a new idea to try to get members to take on individual jobs, you can do the jobs when you please.
Jan '10
23rd
After the sudden sad loss of Margaret Thompson in November 2008, Ventnor Yacht Club has decided to remember her through a silver plaque to be placed on the wall in the Spyglass Inn above the Shanklin trophy. Margaret and her husband Roy were founder members of the Ventnor Yacht Club and keen sailor...
