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Shanklin Sailing Club
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Hope Road
Shanklin
Isle of Wight
PO37 6EA
01983 865012
contactus@shanklinsailingclub.com
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Shanklin Sailing Club
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Sailing club situated at the North end of Shanklin Esplanade with most boats being Sprint 15 catamarans.
Racing takes place throughout the season on Tuesday afternoons, Thursday evenings and Sunday mornings.
last updated: Wed, 03 Feb 2010
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Cadet Nights 2012
They will be every Friday evening at 5.30pm from the beginning of May. They are free with family membership. The club has 5 Laser Picos that can be used by cadets who do not have their own boats. They are aimed at cadets who have already done some sailing and are confident to RYA level 2 standard. ...
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Cadet Courses 2012
Details of Courses are yet to be decided. They are aimed at beginners and likely to run on Sunday afternoons mid-summer. Detailed information will be posted here towards the end of March. If you would like to register an interest email Simon Giles on simonthefamilygiles.co.uk
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Reach to Yaverland
25th November 2011.
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80th Anniversary Laying Up Dinner
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 and ...
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80th Anniversary Laying Up Supper - Update
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 ...
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Sprint 15 sailing formats
Most races at Shanklin are for unarig mainsail only Sprint 15s or two-up sailing mainsail and jib with helmsman and crew. These two formats are completely interchangeable as they share the same Portsmouth Yardstick handicap PY rating of 917. The Fox 2 Up series must be raced with two sailors with ...
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Challenger Trimaran
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...
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Dart 15 1458
Dart 15 1458 for sale. Complete with small wheel launching trolley, trapeze wires and 2 jibs. Almost new trampoline, new style tracks and new traveller rollers. Mast has a reinforcement weld on bottom section due to corrosion but doesn039;t appear to affect performance. pound;800 ono 07928 4781...
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Dinner menu - 12th November
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 Crumb...
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Racing - 25th September 2011
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.
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Laying Up Supper - 12th November
Shanklin Sailing Clubs 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 andor dance until midnight To be held at Shanklin Conservative C...
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Tie breaks
Race series are decided by the following criteria. Lowest number of series points after discards are removed. Number of firsts. Number of seconds. Number of thirds. Best result in series. Lowest number of series points counting the best discard. Lowest number of series points counting the two best ...
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Ventnor Race
Updated 17th September 2011. Racing on Sunday the 25th will be as per the schedule.
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Race Change
The first Race on 18th September will be the Ladies and Novices. The second Race will be September Series 3.
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Fun Day 3rd September
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
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Shanklin Regatta
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.
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Shanklin SC at the Gurnard Junior Regatta 29th-31st July 2011
Two of our cadets took part in their first ever full scale regatta at Gurnard Sailing Club last weekend. There were over 50 boats competing in light and variable winds. Negotiating the tide and rocks made for some challenging sailing. Both boats completed 7 races over the course of the three days wh...
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Fireworks Cup
The Fireworks Cup on Thursday 11th August will start at 1830.
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Races Changes
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
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Racing - 17th July 2011
The 2nd race of the morning on Sunday the 17th July is to be the Bang and Go Back race.
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Nationals entries
Cheapskates need to hurry up if they are to get discounted entry for the Nationals at Pwllheli 13th - 15th August. Entry fees are pound;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.comeventsEMSevent.phpid74
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Clipper Race Start 31 July 2011
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 ...
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Dart 15 1274
Dart 15 Sprint 15 Sail number 1274 Complete with sails, sheets etc.. Lying Shanklin POA 07767415597
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Changes to racing schedule
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
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Cream teas and Pimms afternoon
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 039;Cream Teas and Pimms039; afternoon. Please come along an...
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Sail to Bembridge
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.
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Another Southern Championship video
Careful Simon, you nearly hit Peggotty.
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Ventnor Race
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...
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Sprint 15 Southern Championships at Shanklin Sailing Club
With sponsorship from Wightlink Ferries, Shanklin Sailing Club hosted the Sprint 15 Southern Championships. A total of 27 competitors were entered for the event and in near perfect conditions on the Saturday, with a flat sea and a southerly force 3 wind, race officer Martin Harrison set the course ...
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Learn how to sail the Shenton way
John shows us how it039;s done. Race 1 in the Southern Championship.
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Southern Championship results
The results are on www.shanklinsailingclub.comopen-race-results-10001_Southern-Championships.php .
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Fish and Chips Fun day 3rd June - Date Change
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 ...
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Tuesday Afternoon 8
Model Stuart039;s boat proves to be the perfect place from which to film the whole fleet...
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Southern Area Championships
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 choice ...
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Fox 2 Up
The view from above.
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Pro-Am Preston, Revill and Pursuit Series
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...
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Southern Championship Notice of Race
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.
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Surfing catamarans
Nice day for a gentle sail in the Bay.
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More surfing catamarans
Alas, the video of our brave commodore getting out to sea were eaten by the camera.
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Simon completely misses the pier
Simon sailing in Sandown. Caution. Some people may find the sound track distressing.
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Going to the start
Before the start of the Tuesday Afternoon Race. 12th April 2011
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Alan Howie-Wood the Director's Cut
Liam and Alan head for White Cliff Bay
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Fitting Out Supper 2011 update
The Fitting Out Supper was a huge success, not only did we have a fabulous time, we also raised a grand total of pound;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.
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Pro Am Series
Pro Am series raced during the Revill and Preston Points Series. Preston Pro039;s: Geoff, Keith, Erling, Sean, Simon, Robin, Liam, John, Paul. Revill Pro039;s: Geoff, Keith, Erling, Sean, Simon, Robin, Paul, Stuart P. The Pro Am is raced by the Pro039;s and the Am039;s at the same time. The Pro03...
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Fitting Out Supper 2011
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 039;Auction039; to...
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Web cam
The network camera is live at www.shanklinsailingclub.comwebcam.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 members039; secti...
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Hiring club boats
Shanklin Sailing Club now owns 5 Laser Picos that can be hired by club members for minimal cost. In order to use these boats you need to be approved as competent by one of the committee members. Please feel free to email the club to make contact and arrange this. The boats will not be available for...
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Disclaimer of Liability
A boat defined as including its helm and crew sails entirely at its own risk. Shanklin Sailing Club will not accept any liability for material damage or personal injury or death sustained in conjunction with or prior to, during, or after sailing. A boat is entirely responsible for its own safety,...
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