Jul
21
2023
for Barracudas / Sharks welcome
Briefing at 14:00 Dinghy park, launching at 14:30
Could be windy, may not be safe to sail
Jul
12
2023
16 July 2023
(Piranha training)
At the Sailing Committee meeting decision has been made to cancel the training.
Reasons:
high winds are expected
Safety cover is not satisfactory
Limited resources due to Sprint Nationals
Club racing may not go ahead for similar reasons.
Andras
Jul
05
2023
A more gentle breeze this week……. Hooray!
As part of our Cadet Development Pathway we invite Cadets who have basic sailing skills to this series of training sessions.
The training will develop the Cadet’s sailing skills through a series of exercises to a level that he/she can tack, gybe and control boat speeds, gaining the confidence to begin to race. Finish with basic races.
……
15.15 (3.15pm) Meet in the Sail Training Room (Changed and rigged)
We will then do some Land drills to ensure everybody can tack and gybe RYA style.
16.00 Launch boats
17.30 Return to Shore
18.00 De-briefing and finish
Wetsuits and Buoyancy Aids need to be worn. Lots of support boats and coaches.
Parental support on the water is appreciated.
Please complete the short form to enter, click on link below.
https://forms.gle/sd3wbAqsLaBWkFRF8
Nick
Cadet Training and Racing
Jul
05
2023
The Notice of Race and the entry form for the MBSC Sandhopper Open Meeting on 15/16 July can be found on the ‘Open Meeting’ page of the MBSC website.
http://www.maylandseabay-sc.org.uk/index.php/sailing/dinghies/open-events
Also: The MBSC Social Event – just a few weeks away on the Saturday of the Sandhopper Open on July 15th! Everyone is welcome to join the evening with dinner from 6:30.
They will be serving beef or vegetarian lasagne, garlic bread and salad, followed by cheesecake, all for just £10 per head! This will be a great social evening at the club as previous events have proven!
Pre-payment required, please contact [email protected] for payment details.
If you would like vegetarian lasagne, please add this to the reference plus to make sure message me directly too at [email protected]
To help with catering and to avoid any disappointments, we will need payment by Wednesday 12th July please as we will be unable to accept new food orders after this date.
We all look forward to seeing you at the club on the 15th!
The MBSC Social Committee
Jul
03
2023
These are the 2023 Sandhopper Rules. These were agreed at the 2022 AGM (Held in January 2023) and the revisions have been published since Jan 2023 on the Class Association Website.
Sandhopper Rules 2023
Jun
30
2023
Lots of organisation is continuing behind the scenes to ensure a fantastic week but I just want to give a massive thank you to all our sponsors this year. We couldn’t do it without out you support!
Full list of all our sponsors
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Jun
29
2023
Sunday 2nd July – CADET ‘MINI RACE’ SERIES.
This is open to
all Cadets who can sail a Trapezoid course (Beat, Reach and Run). There will be up to four short races with
support as needed.
It is aimed at those Cadets who do not regularly sail in the Main Clubs races. (Those who recently completed RYA Stage 2 are very welcome).
10.15 Briefing on Sea wall. (Please be changed and rigged).
10.30 Leave Beach
Safety First: Wetsuits and Buoyency Aid must be worn.
(This really helps to prepare the Race and Attendance sheet before the event.)
Nick and Andras
COMING UP…..
Barracuda sail Training Sunday 9th July
Piranha Sail Training on Sunday 16th July
Details will follow.
Jun
26
2023
This Dart 15 has been sailed at Thorpe Bay for several year. The Dart 15 is now at an ideal location to buy and race at this years Nationals 15th-17th July.
Dart 15 Race – Sail number 1548
Large Wheel trolley
Two sets of sails
Overall good sailing condition
Boat storage has been paid at Thorpe Bay until October
£900
or sensible offers
Phone John on
07743 544124
