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Youth Summer Courses
Youth Summer Course at Thames Sailing Club Thames Sailing Club are running youth training courses over the school summer holidays. Whether you're just starting out or a top racer there is always something new to learn and Thames Sailing Club is a great place to do it! - Learn to sail (RYA Stage 1) to improver sailing (RYA Stage 3) - Mixed groups (age 8-16 years
Published 14:06 on 5 Jul 2017
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China Bowl - 22/23 July - Notice of Race
Hello all, The China Bowl weekend (22nd and 23rd July) at TSC is fast approaching and the notice of race is attached. UTSC based Raters: The slip for launching Raters is approximately 1000m upstream from the club down Ditton Reach and Chomley Road. (Search Ditton Reach, Long Ditton, Surrey on Google Earth to see the lay of the land. Ditton Reach is on the TSC side of the Shell petrol station. TSC's
Published 20:50 on 29 Jun 2017
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TSC Open Regatta - Sunday 25 June @ 10am
This Sunday, 25 June, sees our annual TSC Open Regatta which is open to all club members, and we also welcome other participants from other Sailing Clubs. There will be up to six racing categories and starts; Thames 'A' Rater Merlin Rocket Fast handicap Slow handicap Solo (minimum 3 entrants) Enterprise (minimum 3 entrants) Any classes of five or more boats may be given their
Published 21:11 on 20 Jun 2017
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Rosemary Willis - 1923 - 2017
It is with regret that we are informing you that Rosemary Willis died a few days ago. Nick Hoskins was passed the following information by Jackie Foster (nee Stowell). The date of her cremation is the is 29 th June at the Bournemouth Crematorium for close family and friends at 10.45am, followed by a Church Service at St Mark's, Ramley Road, Pennington, Hants SO41
Published 18:34 on 18 Jun 2017
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Commodore Musings June 2017
Late May and early June see a flurry of events particularly in the Rater fleet which are worth reflecting on. Bourne End Week 2017 was dominated by two fleets; the Merlin Rockets and The Thames A Raters. There were 19 Merlins which is down a bit on last year, but it is generally thought the clash with a Merlin event in Carnac was the main issue. Rob and Jenny Cage, as well as
Published 20:35 on 13 Jun 2017
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Trip to France - A Raters (and a Merlin) take on the French!
What a fantastic weekend! Thanks to our friends at Yacht Club de l'Ile de France and Cercle de la Voile de Paris CVP , we had a briliiant weekend in Paris. The A Raters from TSC and UTSC took the top 4 places overall, a great result (Osprey, Kingfisher, Wings and Lady Jane), Paul and Karen in a Merlin slotted into 5th, with Tara following up in 6th overall. We're
Published 21:10 on 11 Jun 2017
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Commodore Musings May 2017
Dear Members, It has been a long while since I last wrote to you, work has been rather busy and therefore these notes have just dropped down the priority list for which I apologise. Firstly, I hope that you will all joining me in wishing Brian H a speedy recovery. Brian recently had a fall travelling in London and broke his hip. We understand that once he is recovered he is keen to
Published 16:00 on 23 May 2017
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Antigua Yacht Club
Miles was recently at Antigua Yacht Club where he exchanged club burgees!
Published 15:55 on 23 May 2017
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Cocktail Party - Saturday 6 May
Our annual Cocktail Party is back on Saturday 6th May 2017. The dress code is Black Tie and tickets are £20 per person (students £15 per person), and your ticket price includes canapés and cocktails. Doors will be open from 7:30pm and will close very, very late! Please respond directly to Justin with your numbers asap. Friends and family welcome!
Published 19:23 on 26 Apr 2017
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'End of April, where is the warmth?' - Thames A Rater Report – 25 April 2017
Four Thames A Raters were back out after the dramatic scenes last week for the Tuesday evening series at Thames Sailing Club, Surbiton, SW London. It was a blustery, bitter northerly with a large cloud system to the west that saw the fleet off. Strait Dealer helmed by David Franks, crewed by Dicken Maclean and Tom Harrison, won the leeward end of the line and took off with speed. Closely followed by Ulva
Published 19:19 on 26 Apr 2017