A detailed look at the rules applicable, in the order met when in a race. By Chris Simon / Regional rule Advisor RYA Please join us for a SSC start of the season get together online. Chris will take us through the rules we are likely to encounter from start to finish of a typical […]
These are some of my words from my AGM report, and the photos I failed to share with those at the meeting! This is just a summary of what was a difficult year, but there were a lot of positives for the club; We got back on the water at the soonest opportunity in June, […]
The Shoreham SC AGM is scheduled for Tuesday 15 December at 1900hrs. The meeting will be conducted online using Zoom to adhere to the government’s Covid regulations. Zoom includes the option to dial in from your telephones as well as accessing it online through your tablet, PC or phone. To attend the meeting you must […]
We have a wonderful committee at the club who have seen us through a difficult year, and we thank everyone for their commitment. Particular thanks go to those that are stepping down; Jeff McTaggart, Chas Hammond, Martin Walker Those standing for re-election are; Commodore: Sophie Mackley Treasurer: Philip Ayton Secretary: Helen Hilditch Sailing Secretary: Ben […]
Due to the erosion pictured we have written our third letter of complaint to the Environment Agency and their contractors. Despite warning them about this (and other matters) in September, and a further call and email on Monday, no action has been taken. Thanks tho to Shoreham Port for the current safety measures. Dear Sirs, […]
After a conference call with the RYA last night, with great regret we have to announce that under the current Government legislation and RYA guidance we need to close the club and grounds during lockdown. The clubhouse, grounds and slipway are closed (excluding 3 below) No working parties unless for essential maintenance Members can check […]
Shoreham Sailing Club Cooler series will run over four weekends in November and visitors are welcome – subject to the Government Covid-19 restrictions in place at the time. We are offering 8 races (2 races back-to-back each Sunday) over four weekends, with the option to store your boat at the club. Entry for the full […]
A last minute decision to run our annual Barts Bash event with neighbours Lancing Sailing Club saw 44 boats on the start line in a beautiful warm force three, sunshine and some cheeky waves to surf down. We meet half way between the two clubs off Shoreham Beach, with each club bringing a safety boat, […]
Cancelled: It is with great regret that Shoreham SC has decided we are unable to run the SEAS RS200 Open Meeting tomorrow, Saturday 26 September. This difficult decision has been made in view of a sub-optimal weather forecast (North West F5 gusting F7) combined with our own club guidelines mandating a conservative approach during the […]
My time as Commodore is nearly up, and we are looking for a successor(s) to step in as Vice-commodore for next season with a view to becoming Commodore after that. The club is in a great place at the moment so it’s a good time for consolidation – I’m in no way trying to put […]
We’re excited to be partnering with Lancing Sailing Club to run Barts Bash on Sunday 13th September. The details of the racing are below, but in summary there will be one start for all competitors, raced on a trapezoid course and you have to go through the start/finish line every time. A second race will […]
The committee is very happy to confirm that racing goes back to the 11.00 morning starts from Sunday 6th September. The programme has been updated and is available on the website. The Battle of the Beaches incorporating Bart’s Bash and raced with Lancing SC is due to take place on Sunday 13th September at 12.00. The start […]
We are pleased to announce that we will be running a two day Regatta for Shoreham SC members over the August Bank Holiday weekend. It’s been a difficult year and it would be great to see as many members as possible. The Covid requirements mean that we’ll require competitors to be a little more flexible […]
The following items have been left in the lost property bin at the club. Please claim them by emailing commodore@shorehamsailing.org asap before they are donated to a worthy cause. Thanks
We have made some changes to our guidance following the latest announcement from the Government – the changes are in bold. This information and our updated plan to get back to racing are based on the following; Shoreham SC – Covid 19 Risk asessment – V6 (.pdf) Shoreham SC – Support boat plan – V2 […]
We successfully started racing on Saturday 11 July, and due to the RYA’s clarification on the number of boats allowed on the water we no longer require members to sign up online. The race programme through until the end of August is based on racing on Saturdays and Sundays around high tides – to alleviate […]
Great to see boats out racing again at the weekend. Thanks to all those that did duties and made it possible, Martin for sorting the results and Warwick for these photos – which can be purchased his website.
We have made some changes to our guidance following the latest announcement from the Government – the changes are in bold. This information and our plan to get back to racing are based on the following; Shoreham SC – Covid 19 Risk asessment – V5 (.pdf) Shoreham SC – Support boat plan – V1 (.pdf) […]