News
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Special arrangements for the restart of waterside and on shore activities at Itchenor Sailing Club - Update 1 July
Racing for boats crewed entirely from one household. From the 4th July, a limited race programme will continue for those able to sail their boats singlehanded or crewed entirely from one household. Competitors must: Not attend if they have been in a high Covid-19 risk environment in the last 14 days. Enter on-line on the club website. Ensure you are logged in first then. Book Online/Club Racing/Test Racing.
Published 07:13 on 5 Jul 2020
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Sunday 5th July Racing Cancelled
In light of the high winds that are forecast for today, we have taken the decision to cancel Sundays Racing. The Club will be running a ferry service between 10:00 - 14:00 and a club support rib will be on the hammerhead for any dinghy sailors wishing to go out. Please Note the Bar and Kitchen are still open for online food bookings ISC Sailing
Published 07:10 on 5 Jul 2020
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Saturday 4th July One Household Fun Racing Cancelled
In light of the high winds that are forecast for tomorrow afternoon, we have taken the decision to cancel Saturday's racing. The Club will be running a ferry service between 10:00 - 15:00 tomorrow. ISC Sailing Manager
Published 15:54 on 3 Jul 2020
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Special arrangements for the restart of waterside and on shore activities at Itchenor Sailing Club - Update 1 July
Racing for boats crewed entirely from one household. From the 4th July, a limited race programme will continue for those able to sail their boats singlehanded or crewed entirely from one household. Competitors must: Not attend if they have been in a high Covid-19 risk environment in the last 14 days. Enter on-line on the club website. Ensure you are logged in first then. Book Online/Club Racing/Test Racing.
Published 00:00 on 2 Jul 2020
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Fresh from the grill - book a table
Launching on 4 July, join Dan and his team in the Itchenor Sailing Club outdoor kitchen for some sensational salads, topped with your choice sizzling straight from the grill. Book your table on-line here , or phone the office on 01243 512400. Book and pay for the number of people dining in your party, and we will assign and reserve you a table.
Published 14:52 on 28 Jun 2020
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Saturday 27th June Test Racing Cancelled
In light of the high winds that are forecast for tomorrow afternoon, we have taken the decision to cancel Saturday afternoons racing. We consider conditions will be unsuitable and unless, on the day, that is clearly not the case we discourage members from going pleasure sailing as well. There will be a ferry service running from 10:00 - 14:00 for anyone who wishes to check their boats. ISC Sailing Manager
Published 15:16 on 26 Jun 2020
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Damascus Road Experience
Last Sunday out on the racetrack, Rear Commodore Sailing, Michael J Wigmore, underwent a Damascus Road experience. Turning to singlehanded sailing on the first day of the Itchenor SC Test series he showed fine form in an RS Aero 7. He was so impressed with the handling characteristics of the Aero, he made a wise decision to purchase one of these fast machines. Showing off his transom to the fleet he is
Published 09:00 on 12 Jun 2020
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"Scooping" XODs - Jonathan Clark reflects on 37 years since his first sail in the class
As I was saying; can it really be 1983 that I first stepped into an XOD with Ivan Coryn to look at the very latest in Hood sail design? As a trapeze boat crew all I can recall is being surprised that when we pulled up the kite on that very windy weekend we did not seem to go a whole lot faster. Sadly I cannot recall which XOD it was that we sailed
Published 08:29 on 12 Jun 2020
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16 April 2020: The Story of the GRP Solent Sunbeams
Itchenor Sailing Club Member and Solent Sunbeam owner, Roger Wickens, has just published the fascinating story behind the GRP Solent Sunbeams. Ten years ago, Sunbeam Class Members at Itchenor realised that the fleet was in danger of falling below the critical mass needed to run a successful class. Local Sunbeam owners and ISC Members, Alan Stannah and Roger Wickens, wondered if a GRP version of the boat would attract new entrants to
Published 09:00 on 16 Apr 2020
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Reducing the risk of virus transmission at Itchenor Sailing Club
If you are unwell with the symptoms of Covid-19 please avoid attending the club. If you have contact with a family or household member who is unwell with the symptoms of Covid-19 please avoid attending the club for a minimum of 14 days. Please wash your hands after touching common surfaces and always after coughing, sneezing and before and after arriving and leaving the club. Cover your mouth and nose when sneezing or
Published 11:00 on 25 Mar 2020
