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Safety boat training

We are running our annual safety boat training day on Saturday 29 March from the club 1000-1600hrs. The day gives you the opportunity to try the safety boats outside of the racing environment and with assistance from experienced club members and RYA instructors. The day will be split into workshops both on and off the […]

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Race officer training course

We are running an RYA race officer training day from 0930-1600hrs on Saturday 22nd February at Sussex Yacht Club, Shoreham. No previous experience is necessary for you to attend the course, the aim of which is to teach; basic signalling, course laying, the basic routines of starting, managing and finishing races and safety. If you […]

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RS 800 – Midlife crisis 2

They may not have been out practicing in the recent wind and waves (thank goodness!) but with time on his hands we now have a fantastic new installment of Richard Bush’s Midlife crisis!! See the progression from RS800 – Midlife crisis 1

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Slipway warning

Please note that due to the waves in the harbour we have lost a number of sleepers from both side of the slipway. Please see the Working parties post about our plans to get it fixed in time for the new sailing season.

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Boat park audit – Dinghies and trailers

I have been unable to identify the following boats and trailers in the dinghy park, so if you own one of them or know who does then please let me know by email sscmemsec@hotmail.com. If the boats or trailers are not identified then steps will be taken as laid out under ‘Abandoned boats, trailers etc’ […]

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Boat park audit – Catamarans

I have been unable to identify the following boats in the dinghy park, so if you own one of them or know who does then please let me know by email sscmemsec@hotmail.com. If the boats are not identified then steps will be taken as laid out under ‘Abandoned boats, trailers etc’ in the constitution – […]

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Annual general meeting – agenda

Sunday 1st December 2013 – 10.30am Apologies for absence Approval of Minutes of 2012 AGM Matters Arising from 2012 AGM Chairman’s report Treasurer’s report Approval of accounts for 2012 Re-elect auditor Club Development Plan Approve 2014 subscription and boat fees Elect officers and committee members Any other business Abandoned boats and trailers Training of race […]

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Proposed annual subscriptions

Annual subscriptions Single: £135 Family: £175 Young Person/Student:  £25 Associate: £20 Cadet:  £15 Honorary:  free Joining fees Single and Family: £60 Young Person/Student:  £10 Cadets: free Temporary Membership: £10 Boat dues Shoreham Harbour fee contribution of £20 for first boat, plus Club fee of: Topper in racks: £10 Small boats: £45 Single handers: £50 Double […]

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Proposed committee members

Chair – Chas Hammond Vice-chair – Treasurer – Philip Ayton Hon. Secretary – Gill Cox Membership secretary – Sophie Mackley Sailing secretary – Michelle Ryder Fleet captains; Catamaran – Stuart Benjamin Fireball – Philip Popple Handicap – Jeff McTaggart Laser – Martin Walker Merlin Rocket – Richard Bramley Phantom – Gareth Griffiths Wayfarer – Bill […]

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Great racing

Shoreham Cooler series saw a battle of the Merlins which went down to the last race to decide the winner. William Warren crewed by Mark Oakey were the victors, with Alex Jackson and Alex Warren/Frances Gifford finishing second. Rounding out the podium positions was the 505 of Peter Bennett and Tyler Harmsworth/Neil Ashby. Finishing on […]

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AGM and prizegiving

The AGM of Shoreham sailing club will be held on Sunday 1st December at 10.30am Please contact Gill if you would like to nominate a Committee member or if you have an item for discussion that you wish to be included on the agenda. Apologies for absence Approval of Minutes of 2012 AGM Matters Arising […]

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3rd at the Endeavour

Congratulations to club member Christian Birrell who finished third at the Endeavour trophy this year, where he was competing on behalf of the fireballs, having won their championships over the summer. The full report can be seen on yachts and yachting website.

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Cooler series

Once again Shoreham SC will be hosting its fantastic cooler series which will be run over five Sundays from 27 Oct – 24 Nov 2013 with the first start at 11 each Sunday, and the second race back-to-back. The local boats will be out in force and all visitors are welcome. Its a bargain at […]

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Congratulations Jamie and Toni

Congratulations to Shoreham members Jamie and Toni who got married in Suffolk on Saturday 28 September. The sun shone, the wind blew and its was a great day – their merlin rocket even made an appearance with pride of place at the reception! Wishing them fair winds and favourable tides from everyone at Shoreham sailing […]

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Black Rock cancelled

We have been advised by Sussex Yacht Club that the Black Rock race has regrettably been cancelled. Forecast looks good for Sunday tho, so we look forward to seeing you all on the water then.

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505 and Osprey open meeting

Another great weekend of sailing for the 505s and Ospreys over the weekend of 28th and 29th September. See the result page for the full results and there is a report on Yachts and Yachting for the 505s – well done Peter and Tyler.

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Summer pursuit race

Well done to Neil Ashby for winning our Summer Pursuit and being 1st Asymmetric. The club’s Summer pursuit was raced for on Saturday 21 September – thanks to Steve Popple who stepped in to be race officer. Thanks also go to all those who helped contribute to another great day at Shoreham. 1st Neil Ashby […]

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