News
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Training Courses
Members who want to join in the beginners courses this year are strongly advised to get their booking in soon as we expect that spare places will all be snapped up on our Push The Boat Out Day on 12 May. Book via the website, and contact Dianne with any questions via training@ripon-sc.org.uk. Bookings for the course running 26, 27 and 28 July will open on 1 May.
Published 19:12 on 6 Apr 2018
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Congratulations to our newest SI, Mike Whittaker
After 4 days in freezing conditions, Mike has shown he's got the stuff to be an SI and has passed his course. Huge congratulations from everyone at the club Mike, a great result in some trying conditions!
Published 16:37 on 18 Mar 2018
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Streaker Open Meeting
Our first open meeting of the year takes place on 24 March, when the Streaker fleet take to the water. More details here , and you can sign up to compete via our on line link. The galley will be open all day and the bar will be open after sailing. Come along and enjoy a great day of racing!
Published 10:51 on 18 Mar 2018
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Update to Members
The club's Winter Race Training session planned for Saturday 17 March is CANCELLED as the weather forecast is predicting extreme conditions. Please note that Saturday's safety crews allocated for duty via the club's duty system have been stood down. The safety boats will not be operating on Saturday.
Published 19:50 on 16 Mar 2018
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Racing Coach course at the club - 22 and 23 September
We are hosting an RYA Level 2 Race Coaches course at the club on 22 and 23 September. Sign up via the RYA website if you want to take part - click here to access the booking and information page.
Published 14:01 on 7 Mar 2018
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Bookings for 16 March Friday Social have Re-opened
Sorry for the glitch, bookings closed 2 weeks early but have now been opened up again. Come along to learn all about our race series and trophy events! Bar open.
Published 07:32 on 7 Mar 2018
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BANTER - Beer and a Natter, Thursday Evening Racing
Join us for the 2018 BANTER series and move your racing up a gear. This series of Thursday evening sessions takes you through the process of race, focussing on one aspect each week. It is designed for those who have just started racing but want to improve and will be led by our Commodore Bernard Clark. Bernard is a qualified racing coach and has 40 years experience of sailing
Published 11:28 on 4 Mar 2018
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Open Meetings get Underway
Our 2018 season of open meetings gets underway later this month with the Streaker fleet taking to the water on Saturday 24 March, followed by a combined Open for Solo and Europe dinghies on 7 April. Bookings for all 3 are open on line now. Why not save yourself the hassle of having to find cash on the day and pay now? It would be good to see a really high turnout
Published 16:36 on 2 Mar 2018
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Safety Boat Familiarisation Bookings Are Now Open
This year's SBF sessions are now open for bookings. This course, which runs on Thursday evenings, covers the basic skills necessary to safely launch, drive and recover the club's safety boats and is essential for anyone who has Safety Boat duties. The course is free of charge and intensely practical. We are able to run courses at other times subject to instructor availability - please contact Jennie Clark if you can't make
Published 13:01 on 2 Feb 2018
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RYA NE Regional Cruising Conference
The RYA NE Regional Volunteer Team will be holding their Regional Cruising Conference on 24 February and this year it's at a very local venue for us - The Pavilions at Harrogate. This will be a great day to share news and views about yacht and dinghy cruising and the ticket price includes refreshments, lunch and parking. You can book tickets here . Speakers at the conference include Meterologist Simon Rowell,
Published 11:58 on 22 Jan 2018