Canal & Rivers Trust Works Update

Posted by on Jan 11, 2024 in Uncategorized |

The latest information received from Canal & Rivers Trust, is that the works on the dam wall have been further delayed. They are now expecting a completion date around May, with water being let back into thew reservoir and allowed to increase to its maximum level from April onwards. This is a further disappointment with a second delay now being encountered, however hopefully we will be back on the water very quickly.

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Covid 19 – Step 4 changes

Posted by on Jul 21, 2021 in Uncategorized |

Covid RestrictionsOn Monday 19th July we moved to Step 4 of the Covid-19 roadmap. What does this mean to us as a club? The committee has agreed that essentially, whilst we can now remove pretty much all restrictions, we should still remain vigilant as a club and ensure the safety of club members and visitors.  The galley and bar can now be opened so food and drink will be available (not that we currently have much food at the club, but the...

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Further Coronavirus Update

Posted by on May 19, 2020 in Members, Sailing, Social, Uncategorized |

Following the government’s recent advice about the changes to Coronavirus restrictions and the advice that unlimited exercise is now allowed we have been looking at what may be possible for sailing and our members. Whilst it is clear that sailing individually is allowed, as a club event this still remains difficult.  The recent rule changes are quite clear – the restrictions on clubs and social gathering have not been lifted however...

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Covid-19 Closure Update

Posted by on Apr 21, 2020 in Members, Sailing, Social, Uncategorized |

In our last update we advised that the club would be closed until the end of April and that we would provide an update shortly after Easter as to the availability of the club and when we intended to re-open. At the risk of sounding like a Government Daily Press Briefing, we will at all times follow Government advice and as I’m sure many of you are aware the current Lockdown on the country has been extended until at least the 7th May....

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Sailing Course 2020

Posted by on Mar 9, 2020 in Uncategorized |

We have now scheduled our first Sailing Course for 2020. Run over the evenings a weekend and subsequent evenings to get the required number of hours in. May 13th, 14th and 15th ( Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 6pm till 9pm ) May 16th and 17th (Saturday and Sunday 9am till 5pmMay 18th 20th and 21st ( Monday Wednesday and Thursday 6pm till 9pm) Focus on the basics of learning to sail inland on waters such as ours and bigger...

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Social Sailing Sessions

Posted by on Jul 5, 2019 in Sailing, Social, Uncategorized |

Our Social Sailing Sessions are now back on a Wednesday evening and once again proving popular. We are sending notifications out via email to all members to ensure it’s on so make sure you keep an eye on your inbox. Also don’t forget that this year we have introduced Social Sailing Sessions every Sunday afternoon after racing. Where possible, if it is looking a little breezy for new/inexperienced sailors we will try and pop...

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