Club Racing Cancelled – Sunday 18th March 2018
Just in case you were champing at the bit to get out on the water today and were planning to make the trip up to the club for the first race of the season – don’t! Pull them fluffy PJ’s back on and snuggle down under the covers again. The Race Officer has been up to the club this morning and has decided to cancel all club racing on safety grounds. Whilst access to the club is possible with extreme care, the roads around the club are covered in snow and significant drifting is occurring on all approaches to...
read moreMembership renewals for 2018
Membership renewals for 2018 are now due and once again we’re making the sport super affordable for our members. You should have received an email to your inbox with details of this years fees etc and a link to the renewal form, but if you haven’t simply email Chris: treasurer@rotherhasailingclub.org.uk and he’ll happily help you out. Once again we’re offering a discount for renewing before the sailing season starts on Sunday 18th M<arch, so get your renewal in now and save some money (you could even buy a Rotherham...
read moreLoscar Wind Farm Community Fund Grant
In June the Club applied for and was successful in receiving a £411 grant from Loscar Wind Farm Community Fund towards a £2000+ weed cutter which is mounted on the front of a Dory rescue boat. Members from all sections of the club; Model Yacht, Dinghy Sailors and Yorkshire Outdoor Swimmers (YOS) have spent over 60 hours cutting the weed which has improved the sailing, swimming and fishing. The grant was very easy to apply for through South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation.
read moreRotherham SC at the British Keelboat League Finals
Rotherham Sailing Club will have a team in the finals of the British Keelboat League, taking place in Cowes between the 22nd and 24th September. This is the first time a team from Rotherham SC will have been in the finals competing in One Design matched keelboats – J70’s. For a little sailing club, on our loveable puddle, competing in dinghies under 17′ this will be quite an experience You can find out more information about the series here Our team is made up of the following motley crew: Chris Cooper (Skipper) Chris is...
read moreYHYSA at Rotherham Sailing Club
Rotherham Sailing Club will once again be opening it’s doors to the up and coming sailors of the region, when we host the final event of the Autumn Series in 2017. http://www.yhysa.org Rotherham is a small friendly club and ideal for both experienced competitors and junior sailors who are new to the sport. Gates will be open from approx 9am, with members on hand to point competitors in the right direction for car parking and trailer/boat storage etc. We’ll have food available for both breakfast and lunch (if any competitors have...
read morePush The Boat Out – Open Day.
We are teaming up with our friends at Yorkshire Outdoor Swimmers and Rotherham Model Yacht Club to hold a joint Open Day at Harthill Reservoir. If you are new to sailing and want to give it a try come along and we will provide an experienced instructor to assist you on your first sail for free. You need to bring a pair of shoes (ideally old trainers) you don’t mind getting a little wet and we’d recommend bringing a change of clothes and a towel. You can also: Try Open Water Swimming with one of Yorkshire Outdoor Swimmers...
read moreMembership fees are now due for 2017
For those not quite brave enough o venture further afield for winter events such as The Sailjuice Series, it’s that time of the year when we start to look forward to bringing the boats out of hibernation and thinking about getting them on the water. That also means time to pay your membership fees for the forthcoming season. Every member should have been emailed a renewal notice and updated membership form. If you haven’t received yours then please let Chris know as it may mean your contact details aren’t up to date. You can...
read moreEasyfundraising for Rotherham Sailing Club
Want to help raise funds for Rotherham Sailing Club, without doing anything other than your usual shopping? Did you know that whenever you buy anything online – from your weekly shop to your annual holiday – you could be collecting free donations for Rotherham Sailing Club? There are over 3,000 shops and sites on board ready to make a donation, including Amazon, John Lewis, Aviva, thetrainline and Sainsbury’s – it doesn’t cost you a penny extra! It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3… 1. Head to...
read moreSailing Club AGM – Sunday March 12th 2017
The Sailing Club AGM will be held at 10am on Sunday 12th March. Following the formal meeting there will be chance for a general discussion and also the Trophies will be awarded to the sailors who aren`t able to come to the Red Lion. 12th followed be a spring clean of the clubhouse in preparation for the first race of 2017 on March 19th. Once the meeting has completed we plan to have a general tidy up of the club, concentrating on getting the club boats into shipshape condition. Please bring your marigolds and also any odd shackles and...
read moreFitting Out Dinner and Prize Giving
This year we will be hosting our fitting out supper and annual prize giving at the Red Lion in Todwick on Saturday 18th March – 7pm. This will comprise of a 3 course meal, followed by the prize giving. We have a separate private room and it is limited to 50 guests, so please book early as places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. The cost is £21 per person and Jane needs confirmed numbers before 11th February Jane has already mailed out the menus on a newsletter but if you need another copy please let her know. To...
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