Welton Sailing Club

Welton Streaker Open Report

admin — Wed, 05 May 2010 11:30:13 +0000

In glorious sunshine and lovely wind from the south-east, starting out at force 2, and rising to a perfect 3 gusting 4, sixteen visitors – from as far away as Glasgow – joined nine home boats for the Welton SC Streaker Open meeting on Saturday 25th April, demonstrating once again the rising status of this

Commodores News Letter

admin — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:04:24 +0000

A few messages to keep everybody informed about our current activities:-

Streaker Open Meeting.

This took place last Saturday in lovely sunny weather and a nice Force 2-4 fresh SE wind. We had 25 boats attend which allowed close competitive racing with good starts and no protests making it an enjoyable day for everybody. Well done to

Membership Fees

admin — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:46:28 +0000

All members should have received their membership renewal forms, please complete these by 30th May by returning them to Karen Hood. Access to the water is not permitted until payment of this year’s membership has been sent with a signed copy of the Insurance Indemnity Form.

There has had to be a small increase in the

Working Party Sunday 28th March

admin — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:44:55 +0000

The week before the Racing Season starts, we have a Working Party arranged from 10.00 am on Sunday 28th March. During the day we plan to launch all the jetties and carry out further cleaning of the boat park and lawn areas. There is also some HP cleaning work to do so if there are

Start of New Racing Season

admin — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:40:53 +0000

The 2010 Racing Season starts on Easter Sunday 4th April so now is the time to get the cover off the boat and complete all those jobs remaining at the end of last season to ensure your dinghy is ready for this year’s Racing Programme.

Steve Abbott our Sailing Secretary has prepared the Racing Programme and all he

RYA Basic Racing Rules Evening

admin — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:33:32 +0000

RYA Basic Racing Rules Evening at

Humber Yawl Club Brough Clubhouse organised in association with Welton Sailing Club

Thursday April 15th 2010 at 7.30p.m

A fun and informative presentation by Carol Haines, Y & H Racing Rules Adviser, on the Racing Rules of Sailing. Bar open Contact Steve Abbott for

Training Day

admin — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:50:41 +0000

We have arranged two training days this year for new members on Saturday 29th May and 18th September. If members feel they want further training Mike Burton in conjunction with other members will organise individual sessions.

Launch Supper

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:49:56 +0000

Over 40 members attended the Launch Supper on 11th March where Hull College students prepared and served an excellent meal. Highlight of the evening was the celebration of the Commodore’s 60th birthday to a rousing chorus of ‘Happy Birthday’ and a nice chocolate cake with candles. This was most un-expected and it was great for

Extra ordinary General Meeting

admin — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:47:40 +0000

This was held on Thursday 25th February to elect new Officers following the resignation of Peter Hirschfeld as Commodore. The following people were elected as officers:-

Bernard Wells – Commodore Mike Burton – Training Co-ordination and Berthing Area management John Pettingale – Boats, Storage and Jetties Co-ordination

The position of Vice Commodore remains vacant. Other Officers appointed/reelected at the AGM

Message from the Acting Commodore

admin — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:18:05 +0000

For those who were not on the New Years Day Walk – Happy New Year! Now the festive season is over we can start to plan for the year ahead, will we at last get some stable summer weather? Well we can only wish and hopefully prepare in anticipation.

2010 Racing Programme

Steve Abbott has promptly produced