Category: Racing

Warm, balmy weather. Perfect winds for taking out visitors. Lots of young children and Mums and Dads- what a great afternoon for “Try Sailing in May “. Thanks to the thirty + members who came to make this such a successful event. It was such an enjoyable day. The cakes were delicious but I missed out on…

Come and join us between 12 noon and 5pm on the Bank Holiday Monday and have a go at sailing. For a small cost of £2, you can have a sail round our beautiful lake with one of our experienced sailors, who will talk you through the basics of sailing to give you an idea…

Great night for the dinner. Good food, good venue and good company. Well done to all trophy and shield winners. Photos to follow.

The May Day Pursuit races are on Monday, 7 May. There are 3 races with 2 needed to qualify. Races are open to GP14s, Lasers and a Menagerie class and are based on personal handicaps. First race is at 12 noon . This is a very different type of racing than that usually run. Come…

The club is organising a Taster Session for the public on Monday, 28 May from 12 o’clock until 5 pm, entitled ” Try Sailing in May”. Any volunteer helpers for this event, which is often very popular, will be very welcome.

Eleven boats took part in the Easter Pennants trophy which was raced for on 2 April. Three GPs raced for the trophy which was won by Simon Fletcher and daughter Amy from Ben Roberts and Keith Budden , with Jonathan Websdell and John Cookson in third place. In the Laser class Andy Allan took the first race but Paul Powell then won…

Congratulations to Alison Young who has been inducted into the UK Laser Hall of Fame. The citation reads ” In recognition of outstanding achievement in the Laser class ” Well done also to Keith and Pat Young for their outstanding support. Best wishes from everyone at Trimpley Sailing Club