News
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Commodore's Update - The Season Ahead
Happy New Year! Given we are now in 2024, I thought I should get tapping on my keyboard to give everyone an update on what's going on at the club. First of all, I'm sure you would all like to know that sailing will restart on Easter Sunday (Sunday 31 st March). We typically start sailing on the first Sunday in April but, given that would be the 8 th
Published 14:45 on 21 Jan 2024
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End of Season Lunch and Prizegiving
This year's End of Season Lunch & Prizegiving will be happening on Sunday 3rd December at the Park Head Hotel, Bishop Auckland (recently purchased and refurbished by the Auckland Project and who are very kindly charging us no room hire for the event!). We are currently booked in for 12:00 but the start time is yet to be confirmed. The lunch will be two courses at a cost of £19.50, to be paid
Published 17:55 on 10 Nov 2023
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Commodore's Report - AGM 2023
We have had a relatively quiet year from my point of view both work and family life have taken their toll on 'spare' time, with no obvious, significant forecast to change hence the need to step down this year after three years at the helm. Membership has remained good although we lost both our corporate members Wilderness Outdoors Education (WOE) who really need less wind than the lake has to offer
Published 16:56 on 29 Aug 2023
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Round the Lake - Postponement
Hi all, Due to the forecast for 40mph gusts at the club tomorrow, the Round the Lake trophy is being postponed by one week. It will now be raced on 6th August. Any races that do manage to take place tomorrow will count towards the Occasional Series. I will update the Racing Calendar to reflect the changes as soon as I can. Hopefully we will have some better weather next week! Sorry for
Published 09:29 on 29 Jul 2023
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Club Duties Sign-up
Hi all! Thanks to everyone who has helped out with club duties this year - you've been amazing giving up your time to help others get on the water. We've now got some gaps in the duty roster, so if you haven't done any duties this year please repay the favour by signing up at: https://www.tdswc.org.uk/events Simply login - Click a Sunday
Published 09:58 on 8 Jul 2023
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Club Regatta
A number of boats turned up to compete for the Club Regatta. There were four races with one discard, sailed in a tricky north easterly wind. Two races in the morning were won by James H. The Wanderer and the Enterprise had a bit of a coming together. A window in the foresail of the Wanderer might help avoid such blindspots in the future. New member Maggie arrived at lunchtime and went for a
Published 20:33 on 10 Jun 2023
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Discover Sailing Day
Huge thanks to all of the club members that gave up their day today to help run the "try sailing" event. An enormous effort and you really showed off the club. Give yourself a huge pat on the back and proudly say you have given to the community and done your bit for charity. Special thanks to Richard H for organising the day and coordinating everything and everyone. The day progressed exactly to schedule
Published 09:32 on 14 May 2023
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The Club Is Buzzing
There was a buzz about the club today; something new that I had not experienced before - it passed me on the first beat. Yes it was Richard L's new boat; a Topper Buzz. Richard with Ian as crew were trying to get to grips with it. A task that was made harder by a rather light and shifty wind. To make matters worse the race officer threw in a downwind run that sometimes required
Published 19:39 on 28 Apr 2023
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Listen to our Club Principal on BBC radio Tees
Teesdale Sailing and Watersports Club was interviewed on BBC Radio Tees yesterday! You can find out all about our upcoming project with UTASS (Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services) by listening to BBC Radio Tees Sport: Extra Scroll to 2:10:45 in the show for the interview! You can also read all about the project and the accompanying £5,075 grant on the RYA website The grant
Published 08:28 on 12 Feb 2023
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RYA, Sport England Successful Funding Bid
The RYA have published the news of our successful Together Fund bid on their website. Please see the link . As well as providing water sport activities to UTASS members the funds will enable the club to purchase some sit on kayaks. Together with the recently acquired stand up paddleboards these will be available for club members to use free of charge. This further increases the value of club membership.
Published 08:17 on 12 Feb 2023
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Congratulations Toby
Toby finishes the year in spectacular fashion with second place in the Overall Junior category and first Junior boy in the National Optimist rankings. He was also 16th overall across all age ranges nationally in this class. That is a fantastic achievement so huge congratulations from all of the TDSWC!
Published 20:36 on 18 Jan 2023
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Club Sailing 23/10/22
At 10-30 am today low cloud meant that you could hardly see your hand in front of your face, but inside the clubhouse our new lights dispelled the gloom and members were soon inspired to venture forth to test out the water both in and on the reservoir. It was pouring down but quite warm with a light easterly breeze and a fleet of Lasers took to the water for a gentle race. Finn G
Published 00:00 on 23 Oct 2022