First watersports of 2025 and Racing Programme Released

Published 21:05 on 1 Apr 2025

This Sunday 6 April marks the beginning of the 2025 watersports season. Massive thanks are due to all the volunteers who helped out with our work parties, getting the club, grounds and boats ready for the season. It's shaping up to be lovely sunny weather with a gentle breeze (although I can't promise warm water at this time of year!). Whether you want to sail or paddle, please come and join in!

We've also updated the website for our Racing Programme for 2025, showing the schedule of racing series and one-off events, together with the key information you need to know, including timings (starting sequence for the first race will be 11:15), our sailing instructions and our updated list of handicaps for 2025, based on the RYA's latest release. If you're new to racing and want a brief introduction as to what to expect, please take a look at our Start Racing Guide.

Finally, we have a new and exciting addition to our programme for 2025, the Evening Series. Our aim is to run some informal racing on Wednesday evenings, once a month in May, June and July, to make the most of the long summer evenings (and usually, calmer winds that come with it). We'll be in touch later this month to confirm times and arrangements for duties, but if you're interested, please put the dates in your diaries.

I'll be down at the club this Sunday, so hopefully see you there!

Phil

Race Officer