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Merrydown Race Report 2019
Over 50 boats took part in RVYC's Merrydown regatta at the weekend in true Indian Summer weather but sadly not very much wind. It was rather a good weekend for getting out on the water in something with a bit of power! This regatta, sponsored by Merrydown cider, holds the record for the longest commercial sponsorship of any sporting event, going back to 1955 when the event was run by Ryde
Published 15:16 on 16 Sep 2019
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Scow fleet Race Report : Merrydown Regatta 2019
Nine Scows came to the start line on Saturday including one visitor, Graham Bowen from Yarmouth SC. In a variable force 3 wind from the north-east the race committee set a four-lap windward/leeward course, just outside the mouth of the Creek. Graham Bowen had a good start, closely followed by Dare Barry. At the pin end several boats got themselves in a tangle, but eventually managed to start. At the end of
Published 15:03 on 16 Sep 2019
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Only 10 days to go to the Merrydown Regatta !
Don't forget to get your entry forms in for the Merrydown Regatta on 13th /14th September ! Lots of shoreside activities and a Regatta party for family and friends . Have a look at the link below for what's on .
Published 10:25 on 3 Sep 2019
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RVYC Squib Super Saturday 2019
11 Squibs gathered for some ad-hoc racing on Saturday afternoon at the RVYC. Rabbit starts were the order of the day as they set off on their 3 races for the afternoon. A gentle force 3 from the north east greeted the fleet. The race team of Sally Everitt, Jim Holdstock, Steve Baker and Sophie Baker set a windward leeward course to the west of the race box. Race 1 got
Published 10:16 on 3 Sep 2019
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Scow Race Report : 18th July 2019
Racing took place today in an offshore S.W wind 8 to 10 Knots. Starting on the club line and around Fairways to port to a mark laid at Woodside rounded to starboard to the race box to starboard and back around Fairways to starboard and the finish at the club line over two laps. Chris Gear was first away to Fairways however by the time they had started to beet down to the West
Published 11:47 on 19 Jul 2019
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Nigel and Sue Gee's cruising log - CLOG4
More time in Ireland, then across to Scotland
Published 17:47 on 16 Jul 2019
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Independence Day Race Report : 4th July 2019
Racing today took place off Quarr Abbey, a new venue for the group ,in an F2/F3 ESE breeze over two laps John Waterman was off to a flying start one of those sailors that decided to sail along the shore out of the tide that soon had an advantage. The lead changed several times as the race progressed John McDonnell who has found his form again eventually crossed the line in first place followed
Published 09:08 on 8 Jul 2019
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Open Day for People with Disabilities : 6th July 2019
I received this about 6pm yesterday and thought you would like to see it. Hello I'm just writing to thank you for a fantastic day today. Never been anywhere where the organisation of every thing was spot on. Zak and I had a really enjoyed ourselves, thank you all so much for making every one
Published 08:08 on 3 Jul 2019
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Nigel and Sue Gee's cruising log - CLOG3
Apologies to Anna and Sally for the cod Irish title!
Published 21:15 on 26 Jun 2019
