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Easter Monday Races
Easter Monday Races 2026 Ripon Sailing Club | Monday 6th April 2026 After Storm Dave put many sailors off the traditional Easter Egg races, Ripon Sailing Club hosted a fantastic day of racing on Easter Monday, with a competitive fleet of 14 boats taking to the water for a three-race series under the PY handicap system. The Sun was shining and the wind proved slightly fickle,
Published 08:11 on 7 Apr 2026
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Spring Fling Report
The weekend of 28/29 th March saw Ripon Sailing Club get the main season off to a flying start with its Spring Fling. The weekend opened with a short course racing event running alongside Easter ROTTERS. The aim of this event was to provide up to 8 races on a compact course, providing plenty of opportunity for tight, tactical racing, particularly at starts and mark roundings. Any hopes for a nice gentle start
Published 09:40 on 4 Apr 2026
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Adult Race Coaching at Ripon SC
When an extra weekend became free in the early season calendar the first question was what to do with it. The obvious answer was to run an early season refresher and coaching session for the club's adult sailors. The session was well attended with 19 sailors led by a team of 4 instructors and coaches. The Instructor Led group had a general refresher on boat handling after their winter break. The group were
Published 22:38 on 24 Mar 2026
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The Spring Fling Weekend
THE SPRING FLING - Weekend 28th & 29th March Saturday, March 28th: Skills & Speed Short Course Racing Trophy: Sharpen your boat handling and tactical skills with fast-paced, back-to-back racing. ROTTERS Session: Specialised Junior Coaching to kickstart the season for our younger sailors. Fitting Out Supper & Social: Start in the bar after racing. Enjoy a delicious Chilli Supper (Freshly cooked on-site) for just £6.50, followed by a sailing-themed
Published 19:22 on 23 Mar 2026
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ROTTERS Winter Training with IOCA North
The ROTTERS finished up their winter program on Saturday 7th March by hosting Optimist sailors from across the North region for an open training session. A short video of the event highlights has also been shared on the club Facebook page.
Published 20:29 on 10 Mar 2026
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IOM Open Meeting Sat 28 Feb
The Northern District IOM fleet returned to Ripon SC on Saturday 28 th February, when the club hosted its second IOM open, following the success of the event in 2025. The early rain which greeted competitors soon faded away before the start, to stay dry for the rest of the event. A light Northerly breeze came down the channel and despite some oscillations, stayed that way, meaning that the course stayed the same all
Published 12:16 on 27 Feb 2026
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Thank you
A big thank you to everyone who volunteered at the two recent working parties. A lot was achieved over the two days including painting, fencing, weeding, pruning, pothole filling, club boat maintenance and our regular Jetty Team were busy on the upkeep ahead of the new sailing season. There is always work to be done throughout the year to keep the club looking at its best and volunteers are welcome - so if
Published 12:52 on 15 Feb 2026
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Working Party
The next working party will be on SATURDAY 14th February from 1000 to 1500. There are potholes to fill, on-water tasks and other jobs that may be possible depending how much snow falls on Friday. Note that the original plan to hold this working party on Sunday is being replaced by this Saturday event due to the weather (again). Lunch will be provided.
Published 11:02 on 12 Feb 2026
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The 2026 Sailing Season Begins!
Whilst we have had the New Year's Day Championship and some occasional Wagalers, the formal racing season begins this weekend with the first of the Icicle Series on Sunday 8th February, with the first two races commencing at 11.00. Two additional races have been added to this series, but check the calendar to see which weekends the races in the series are being run. This year, the calendar is packed with activities.There is
Published 12:27 on 5 Feb 2026
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Working party rescheduled again
Looking at the weather, we have decided to reschedule the working party planned for this Sunday (1 Feb) to Sunday 15 Feb. That date is provisional and will be confirmed when we see if more suitable weather might turn up.
Published 11:48 on 30 Jan 2026
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Working Party rescheduled due to poor weather
The working party scheduled for this Sunday, 25th January, is cancelled due to the poor weather forecast. The AGM will be held as planned at 3pm and the bar will be open. We will have a substitute working party on 1 February if weather permits.
Published 16:03 on 23 Jan 2026
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Working Parties
We have 2 Members' working parties coming up. The first will be on Saturday 10 January from 1000-1500. There will be a full list of jobs (some indoors) posted on the day. It is likely to include: moving boats on the boat park, painting the interior of the race hut, replacing the race hut railing, window cleaning exterior and interior, and tidying the marker storage hut. The one scheduled for 11 January is cancelled.
Published 23:31 on 6 Jan 2026