Category Archives: Signals

Local information

Posted on April 24, 2012 by andy_beharrell

We are lucky as East Coast sailors that there is a wealth of information available to support us online. With some fairly tricky pilotage for many of our harbours, it is a great help for us that there is an … Continue reading →

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Walton Channel – or lack of it?

Posted on March 9, 2012 by andy_beharrell

Any members heading for the Walton Backwaters might like to take heed of warnings that have been issued about the Walton Channel near Stone Point. The channel has narrowed considerably as a result of shingle accumulating on the NW corner … Continue reading →

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Take care sailing around Osea

Posted on March 9, 2012 by andy_beharrell

If any members are planning a sail round Osea Island in the near future, they may want to take care crossing the Osea Causeway. In what was thought initially to be a case of fly tipping, 450 tons of rubble … Continue reading →

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GP14 Open and the ‘Blackwater Experience’

Posted on March 2, 2012 by andy_beharrell

If you are not heading down the M5 to Cornwall this August for the GP14 Championships but would like some sea sailing experience a visit to the East coast for 2 or 3 days of very varied sailing is another … Continue reading →

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All hands on deck

Posted on February 27, 2012 by andy_beharrell

The season is looming and this means that there are work parties required to get everything ship shape and Bristol fashion at the club. You don’t have to be a dinghy sailor or even have a boat to come and … Continue reading →

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Go east ……

Posted on February 10, 2012 by andy_beharrell

Thought you might all like this to cheer up a winter evening ….. To watch the video directly on YouTube, just follow the link below: Go east

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It’s show time ……

Posted on February 10, 2012 by andy_beharrell

As we get closer to the start of the season, various shows are looming up. The boat show has been and gone, but there are some more coming up. How about? The RYA dinghy show – Alexandra Palace (3/4 March … Continue reading →

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Tollesbury and West Mersea – what a picture …

Posted on February 7, 2012 by andy_beharrell

I guess we all know that we are lucky to be sailing in one of the best areas in the country, but when a colleague and his wife came to stay recently with their camera, the shots they came back … Continue reading →

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Safety boat courses

Posted on February 6, 2012 by andy_beharrell

There will be two safety boat courses run in the spring. These will be held based at the Bradwell Outdoor Centre. Course 1 April 21/22 Course 2 April 28/29 The cost of the course is £85 per person. The club … Continue reading →

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Dinghy Parking

Posted on January 31, 2012 by andy_beharrell

Winter parking fees should have now been paid for any dinghy still stored in the yard. If you have not please ensure that it is paid within the next 14 days. Payment, preferably by cheque, can be left in the … Continue reading →

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