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29 July 2020: XOD Evening Racing
Goodness me! I'd forgotten what fun sailing is- perfect Wednesday evening racing in about 15 knots of wind dropping slowly with twelve, thirteen, fourteen boats out - I lost count. It was absolutely wonderful to be finally out on the sea gliding through the waves in Merlin, especially with no water pouring in! With a couple of hours tuition from Roger, Felicity and I got on the start line and kept up with the
Published 00:00 on 3 Aug 2020
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COVID19 COMPLIANCE
BEFORE YOU COME TO THE CLUB Make your own assessment of the likelihood of you being a carrier. Stay away from the club if you have been in a high risk place recently. Pre-enter, confirm you comply and keep records. Record your attendance in our Track and Trace register whenever on site.
Published 07:00 on 2 Aug 2020
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01 August 2020: Family Fun Sailing Week One
With the ongoing public health crisis this years Itchenor Sailing Club Junior Fortnight was sadly cancelled however a reformatted, socially distant, family crew only Junior Fun Week 1 was held 27-31 July. In total 28 Mirror Dinghies took part, with 22 races held. The week began with a novel Zoom briefing on Sunday night for parents and competitors to instil the constraints and privilege that the week was operating under, in particular
Published 00:00 on 1 Aug 2020
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26 July: Launch of our new quad sculling boat
On Sunday 26th July Itchenor members gathered for the launch party of our new and very special boat. She was named "Quadrille" by Clare Blevins to the delighted applause of Itchenor members. Quadrille is a coastal quad sculling boat with sliding seats for a crew of 4 plus cox. She is 10.7 metres long and weighs 150 kilos, so 4-6 people should be able to lift her.
Published 00:00 on 26 Jul 2020
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23 July 2020: Sunbeam Mini Race Week Day 3
Chittagong Race Report and results - Day 3 The final race in the series was raced in fresher conditions han the first two days with a south-westerly wind varying in strength from 13-18 knots. PRO Peter Taylor set a line near Park with a beat to a special mark near East Head. The flood tide was running and the the majority of the fleet chose the itchenor side with
Published 00:00 on 23 Jul 2020
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Fresh from the grill - book a table
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. Our Straight from
Published 00:00 on 22 Jul 2020
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22 July 2020: Sunbeam Mini Race Week Day 2
Chittagong Race Report and results - Day 2 It was another lovely morning for the second day of racing for the Chittagong Cup with 17 boats in attendance. PRO Peter Taylor again set a line near Camber beacon with a short beat to a special mark near East Head. With the flood tide running and a fluctuating 8-10 knots of wind, the fleet was not quite as spread out
Published 00:00 on 22 Jul 2020
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21 July 2020: Sunbeam Mini Race Week Day 1
Chittagong Race Report and results - Day 1. The racing season finally got underway today with the first of the series of races for the Chittagong Cup. A beautiful summer's morning greeted the 14 Sunbeams who decided to start the first of the season's trophy series following a delayed start. PRO Peter Taylor set a line near Camber beacon with a short beat to a special
Published 00:00 on 21 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
