Blue Grey Algae Update
We would like to re-assure our members, and visitors, that the Blue Green Algae currently affecting Rother Valley Country Park is not impacting on our water at Harthill Reservoir and all our sailing and swimming activities continue as normal. We did have an outbreak in 2018, that was dealt with accordingly, particularly as it provides an increased risk to our Outdoor Swimming section. This year we have taken additional precautions to hopefully prevent its re-appearance, however should any suspicions arise that it may be present they will be...
read moreOpen Day 2019
Across the country RYA affiliated clubs will be inviting people to come and give sailing a try in the month of May. At Rotherham Sailing Club we will be ‘Pushing the Boat Out’ on Sunday 19th May. So please come along, bring the family and give sailing a go for free! You’ll sail with an experienced instructor and you can learn more about the club, the sailing courses we offer or just come and have a fun day by the water. Don’t forget to bring along some spare dry clothes, some old shoes or trainers and a towel. Refreshments will be available...
read moreTry Sailing for FREE
We are once again offering FREE Try Sailing sessions in 2019. Held on the first Sunday of the month. Why not book yourself a session and see why we love this sport so much, along with the great social side. Check out our Try Sail page for further info or Email us and book your place
read moreMembership Fees Due
Sailing Club Membership Fees are now due for 2019 Please check your emails for details or see Chris Cooper Email: treasurer@rotherhamsailingclub.org.uk Tel: 07931 959200 Save money and benefit from the early payment discount for renewing before the Sailing Season starts on Sunday 24thMarch 2019 Easy payment can be made by: CashChequeBank transferPaypal Membership forms can be downloaded here or spare paper copies are available in the kitchen drawer Happy Sailing in 2019!
read more2019 AGM of Rotherham Sailing Club Ltd
Notice of the Annual General Meeting [AGM] of the members of Rotherham Sailing Club Limited(“the Club”) Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Rotherham Sailing Club Limited with company registration number 10647065 and whose registered address is 404 Whirlowdale Road, Sheffield, S11 9NL will be held: at Rotherham Sailing Club Clubhouse, Carver Way, Harthill, Sheffield, S26 7XB on Sunday 10thMarch 2019 at 10:30am At the AGM, all members who are entitled to vote at the AGM, will be asked to consider and vote on...
read moreBoxing Day Punch Bowl Event
COME AND TRY TO WIN THE METTAM PUNCH BOWL TROPHY. COME AND EAT MINCE PIES There will be one race starting at 11am, the winner will be awarded the Mettam Punch Bowl. Mince Pies, Mulled wine and a soft punch will be available for all spectators and sailors. Hope to see you there.
read moreMore Sad News
Bryan has asked us to let you all know that his wife, Susan died unexpectedly in mid November, from a heart attack. Susan was only 64 years old. Bryan and Susan had been planning on spending a long and happy retirement together. His family have been supportive. I am sure all the club members, especially those who sail regularly with Bryan, the club`s most dedicated sailor, wish him all the very best and look forward to seeing him up at the club in the not to distant future.
read moreSad News
MARY PENNINGTON Mary Pennington, one of the founder members of the club has died. The whole family, Mary, her late husband Mike and their daughters Linda and Sue were active members of the club for many years. We pass our condolences on to all the family
read moreRNLI Pudding Meeting 2018
Sunday 28th October 2018 see us host our annual Pudding Meeting in aid of the RNLI. Come and race round the cans on the reservoir at Harthill to win Christmas Puddings. This event is open to sailors from all clubs and whilst there is no mandated entry fee, we do ask for a donation to the RNLI, the organisation we all hope we’ll never need, but are glad they are there. The event will be a series of short races with the first race at 11am. We look forward to seeing you there....
read moreLast Try Sail of the season
This coming weekend, Sunday 7th October, sees our last free Try Sail of 2017. This is the first year we’ve run these on a regular basis, outside of the clubs annual Open Day and its proved a huge success, so if you’ve missed out and would like to find out what we can offer in the new year please drop us an email to trysailing@rotherhamsailingclub.org.uk
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