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DISCOVER SAILING
On Monday 5th May we will join many other RYA affiliated clubs hosting a 'Discover Sailing' event. We haven't run this event for a couple of years and hope that 2025 will bring a fresh influx of new sailors to join us. This is always a big day in the club diary and we need YOUR help to make it a success. We need volunteers
Published 18:13 on 23 Mar 2025
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Tony Cawood 1945 -2025 - Funeral arrangements
Further to the announcement of the death of Tony Cawood on Thursday 6th March, aged 80 years, his family have announced details of the funeral as follows: Tuesday 25th March at 11.40a.m., Stonefall Crematorium, Wetherby Road, Harrogate, HG3 1DE. Family flowers only. Tony was one of the founder members of the club, a past Commodore and part of the team who managed the refurbishment of the club in 2014. Tony
Published 11:37 on 10 Mar 2025
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Racing Rules Refresher and we need your trophies back!
Just a reminder that the annual Racing Rules Refresher will be held on Saturday 15th March, commencing at 17.00hrs. The talk will be presented by Oscar Shilling and will cover the changes in the new 2025-28 RRS as well as going over the basics of the rules, so there will be something for everyone. As usual, there will be a Fish & Chip supper, paid for on the night. Please indicate your interest for Fish
Published 10:16 on 5 Mar 2025
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Icicle Series 3&4 Rescheduled to Sunday 2nd March
Following the bad weather on Sunday 23rd February, when racing was cancelled, the forecast for Sunday 2nd March is looking good, so we have rescheduled Icicle 3&4 in the hope we can go sailing! We have an RO, so if we can get a race team together, the event will run. If it's still a bit chilly for you and you want to get your duties in, now is a good opportunity, especially if you
Published 09:10 on 25 Feb 2025
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Ripon Sailing Club Notes to Members for the 2025 sailing season
Dear Member, At the AGM held on 9th February, I announced some changes for the 2025 Sailing Programme in my report to the meeting. For those of you unable to attend, I would like to share those changes with you here to keep you up to date for the coming season. We will be having our usual pre-season review of the racing rules, including the changes for 2025-28, on Saturday 15th March
Published 09:56 on 19 Feb 2025
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IOM Open Meeting 25th January
Ripon SC hosted its first IOM open on Saturday 25 th January. The wild winds of storm Eowyn the previous day had given way to bright sunshine and a gentle breeze as competitors rigged their boats. 17 boats entered, including 3 from the host club. Following a briefing, the first of 18 races got under way shortly after 10.00 a.m. in a building breeze on a windward-leeward course with a gate at
Published 18:14 on 25 Jan 2025
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Sunday 26th January Working Party & AGM - Get your boat washed by York University!
Just a reminder that the next working party is on Sunday 26th, prior to the AGM. Time is from 10.00-16.00, but we will be grateful for whatever time you can spare. As usual, there are a number of jobs to be done, so bring working clothes and garden tools and your lunch! Tea and Coffee will be provided. The AGM will start promptly at 16.00hrs A list of jobs to be done will
Published 12:38 on 7 Jan 2025
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John Rintoul - Funeral 2.20pm. Friday 20th December - Harrogate Crematorium
Members will be sad to hear that John Rintoul died earlier this week in Harrogate District Hospital. John was a keen Streaker sailors, racing a boat that he built himself andwas a founder member of the Wagalers group that race on a Wednesday afternoons. Towards the end of his long dinghy racing career he decided that it was time that he tried a different class of boat and bought one of the earliest Solution dinghies.
Published 17:28 on 29 Nov 2024
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Bart's Bash Sunday 15th September - The results!
Dear Bart's Bash Supporters and Sailors, On behalf of the Trustees and Beneficiaries of the Andrew Simpson Foundation, I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you for taking part in Bart's Bash 2024 and helping to raise an incredible £8,878 ! That is enough to fund 254 charitable watersports sessions for young people all over the country, who otherwise wouldn't have the chance to do this.
Published 00:00 on 8 Nov 2024
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Autumn Leaves Gold/Solver/Bronze Regatta - Sunday 27th October, 11.00a.m.
We are holding the last of this season's popular one-day Gold/Silver/Bronze Regattas on Sunday 27th October. This is another chance to sail in a fleet with people of your own ability, with prizes being awarded on the day. Start is at 11.00hrs. See you there!
Published 09:43 on 19 Oct 2024
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Christmas Lunch
You are invited to join us for Christmas lunch after racing at 3pm on 15th December. Three courses, prepared and served by Harrogate Food and Drink Company. £20/adult, £14/child. Allergies catered for, vegetarian/vegan options available (please indicate when ordering). A very special visitor is due to arrive at 5pm. Book HERE
Published 19:35 on 15 Oct 2024
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Otley Sailing Club 6th November - An Evening with Heather Thomas, Skipper of 'Maiden'!
Otley SC are busy raising funds to buy 2 new Access boats. They have 2 months in which to raise £7500 which will then be match funded by Sport England. They are kicking off their fundraising with the Heather Thomas event and are looking for support from other sailing clubs to attend Heather's talk on 6th November at Almscliffe Village Hall, Huby, LS17 0EG. See the attached flyer for details on booking and attendance.
Published 09:24 on 15 Oct 2024