Todays sailing at Weymouth

Awesome sunny but calm weather and flat water gave a fantastic start to our sailing season.

Sailing a basic windward-leeward course, Gina in the Topper lead Murray in the Sunburst and Rob in the Laser at the end of the first near-drifting downwind leg. On the beat back to the finish, the Laser streaked past, opening up a sizable lead. Gina then hit the reef out in front of the clubhouse, allowing Murray to gain the advantage, which he held to the finish.

Simon ran the rescue boat, which was a very restful experience in the conditions.

Everyone really enjoyed themselves, and we are all looking forward to next weekend.

Come  on down and join in the fun any weekend through the Summer, lessons and training take place on Saturdays - our boats or yours. Casual mixed fleet racing or cruising happens every Sunday. The website and this blog are frequently updated, keeping you informed of what's on.

The season starts here, whats on next weekend.

Upcoming events, Weekend of 1 & 2 October 2011.

Saturday:

Weymouth Yacht Club training day. Start time 12 noon.
FBYC working bee at 10am.

Sunday:

Weymouth Yacht Club opening day. Start time 2pm. All welcome.
PLSC handicap series continues, 11am start.

Things to note....

New and prospective members always welcome at all Weymouth Yacht Club events. We offer coaching for all levels from beginners right up to advanced race training. Free boat hire for members too!

Come on down and meet the team.

Click the link at the top of the page, go to www.sportsground.co.nz/weymouthyacht, or just turn up on the day. Even though we use the whole building, on most days we tend to be downstairs, so check down the hill if you cant  find us. or call me, Aaron, on 021 260 9822.

Instructors course

There are still spaces available for the sailing instructor's course on August 14/15.
Cost is $135 all up.
Venue is Clarks Beach.

I'm going! because my RYA cert is out of date and I keep forgetting to send it back to england!

PLSC Laser racing tomorrow.

Racing starts 1330, allow around an hour for rigging and briefing.

The windfinder forecast is showing WNW winds of 18, gusting 27 knots for the period between 12 and 3pm.

Fine weather and 14 degrees c.

YNZ listing update now complete

The Yachting New Zealand listing for Weymouth Yacht Club is now fully up  to date. Simon if you read this please send me your new email address so we can add it accordingly.

YNZ listing update

I have sent the club information form off to YNZ for Weymouth Yacht Club.
Hopefully the directory information will be updated soon.

Sailing Lessons - Weymouth Yacht Club

Three week intensive learn to sail course starts August 27 at 9am.

Just bring yourself, a pen and paper, and a willingness to learn. This is an introductory day, and you shouldn't get wet.

The first on-water sailing lesson will be the following weekend, September 3 and 4, and the next two weekends.

Limited spaces, register your interest now by replying to this post.