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Sunday, 21 February 2010 09:49 |
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Beginners Windsurfing - W1 RYA StartWindsurfing: 4 day(2x2 and 2x4 hr sessions)
Aimed at the complete novice. No previous experience required. Have fun and learn to windsurf. 4 sessions of 2 or 4 hours. We use modern WideStyle boards for extra stabilty
Tuesday's: 18:00 to 20:00, Saturday's: 10:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 15:00
Fee: Club Members £100 Non-members £135
(RYA Windsurfing Logbook and Reference book included in the fee)
Click Here to download application form Sat 14th Aug; Tues 17th Aug; Tues 24th Aug and Sat 28th Aug 2010
NEW... WINDSURFER TASTER SESSION
Have a go at windsurfing 2 hour introductory lesson only £20 Saturday 21st August 2010
Click Here to download application form
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Thursday, 03 June 2010 21:14 |
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Essex YC was the venue on 15th May. Overcast, light breeze and ten ISOs lining up for a spot of jousting round the cans. The mud flats disappeared with that warning speed.
An array of ISO sails of varying vintage crept out and assembled around the Committee Cat, Mauna Kea. The oldest sails with purple pockets, not so old ones with the black pockets, the now familiar transparency of the Hyde’s – and some new ones. Rooster sails arrived on the scene looking every bit the part, driven by Emsworth’s Mike Lillywhite and Mark Rissington . The main shape similar to the Hyde but with a stunning new jib style with a black section down the leach to the clew. Sail material is flexible without the characteristic crackle of mylar – and Rooster patches
First start and the fleet got away cleanly, only to be called back as the race was abandoned due to a 90 degree wind shift right on the gun.

Away again and a more even start for everyone. Locals Jonny Wells and George Chambers took the early lead with Rooster sailors getting used to the new cut. Further down the fleet Bad Fish, Yellow Peril and Cousin Trestec crossed bows several times looking for places.
Top mark and first view of the new Rooster kite. Different shade of red but other than that looked like an ISO kite, pulled like one so must be an ISO kite. Crew Mark subsequently reported that it flew like one too, so a good start all round – Rooster coming home to win Race 1.
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Friday, 09 April 2010 19:25 |
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The water level is now back up and this weekend has a good weather forecast!!! |
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Wednesday, 17 March 2010 20:29 |
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The photo gallery has been updated with some fantastic looking photos from last Sundays sailing, special thanks to Martina who performed all the expert photography. Please click here to go to the gallery.

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Wednesday, 17 March 2010 22:18 |
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2010 Calendar now upto date Click here |
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New bosun brings out sun and workers |
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Tuesday, 09 March 2010 21:01 |
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New bosun Gary's work day got lots of good work done to spruce up the club ready for spring. Not only did the sun make one of its rare appearances this year, but so did around 20 sailors, windsurfers and divers.
With so many willing hands lots got done, including:
- beating back the brambles behind the clubhouse, so now we can see the state of the building - changing rooms, bar and boats given a spring clean - paint all over the place - rack by the tank cleaned out and sheeting/gravel laid down - new cage built, either for wetsuits or people who don't turn up for duties - leaking plumbing fixed
and probably a whole load more.
I'm sure you'll notice the difference when you next come down to the club.
Also unearthed was the famous "big stirrer" trophy, discovered (hidden?) in the brambles behind the clubhouse. Following restoration it will no doubt be going to another deserving winner this year, like previous winners such as Bob Laddell, Vince Horey and other distinguished members. Below are some photos from the day
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