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Wonderful Easter Weekend
What a brilliant weekend! Even though the temperatures were a little cooler and sometimes the wind was a little stronger than we'd hoped for, it was wonderful to see so many members out on the water and in the clubhouse. Huge congratulations go to Archie Nye, Freddie Inch, Conor Godbold, Sam Macfadyen, Millie Hyatt and Tom Honan who spent all of last
Published 09:16 on 24 Apr 2025
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Coming this Easter weekend
There is plenty of racing planned for this weekend and the weather (predicted by windy and the met office) is for light easterly winds, cloud with some sunshine and mild temperatures from 11-16 degrees C. We expect to see lots of you sailing! The clubhouse will be open all day for breakfast, lunch and dinner on Friday,
Published 11:50 on 17 Apr 2025
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Thanks for making the launch fantastic!
We've had a real taste of spring weather here. Temperatures rose and lots of people were here at BSSC to kick off the Easter holidays. I must start by apologising for an error in last week's email. The volunteers who laid the buoys in the harbour were; Stephen Harvey, Chris Spink, Charlie Parfitt, Bruce Kemp and Magnus Medcalf. Saturday heralded the start
Published 16:38 on 14 Apr 2025
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Launching weekend
The weather here continues to be sunny and dry. If you have been to the club to deliver a boat this week, you will have noticed how cold the wind has been, there was even frost on the ground this morning. We want to say a big thanks to Stephen Harvey, Chris Spink, Charlie Parfitt, Bruce Kemp and Magnus Medcalf for
Published 15:05 on 7 Apr 2025
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Less than 2 weeks until racing begins
We had beautiful weather here for Mother's Day yesterday and lunch was a sell out! The stunning spring sunshine is set to continue here for the rest of this week and, as you can see from this week's photo, Spindrift has been moved onto her mooring ready for action when racing begins in less than 2 weeks. We hope many of you will be able to join us
Published 13:04 on 31 Mar 2025
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Why not bring your Mum to lunch this Sunday?
We've had another mild and dry week here on the coast and lots of work has been going on behind the scenes to get everything ready for the start of the season. There is still space available on the Rules of Racing Seminar with Graham Louth this Saturday 29th. We will be serving up a delicious Thai curry buffet lunch at around 1pm and in the afternoon, Bruce and Malcolm
Published 14:28 on 24 Mar 2025
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Are you ready for the sailing season?
It seems like everyone is excited about getting out on the water. Members are welcome to bring their boats to the dinghy park. Now would be the perfect moment to make sure your kit still fits you, life jackets are in good order (serviced if they are the inflatable type), boat insurance is up to date and any winter repairs are complete. Racing begins on Saturday 12th April - a
Published 11:27 on 18 Mar 2025
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There's a lot going on before the sailing starts
We've had glorious weather for the past week here but it's now turned pretty grey and gloomy. So, now that you're up to date with all the spring gardening jobs.... Here are a few things to think about in preparation for the sailing season. Today is the official closing date for applications for sail training 2025. The glitch on the booking system for Improve Your Racing has been
Published 10:39 on 11 Mar 2025
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more to look forward to
This year we will be presenting the Launching Supper in a slightly different format to previous years. You are invited to join a quiz night with buffet supper. If you wish to form a team of 6 to 8 members, please email to book your table indicating who will be on your team. If you don't know very many other members,
Published 17:16 on 11 Feb 2025
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Dates for your diary
The 2025 handbook is in the mail! If you have not yet received yours, it should be with you in the next couple of days. We will be showing live coverage of the 6 Nations, England V France match this Saturday from 16:30. Followed by a steak supper. Members are welcome to bring guests and tables can be booked from 18:00
Published 16:52 on 3 Feb 2025
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A beautiful view from the balcony
The all new super-duper-high-definition webcam is up and running. We know you all missed it so do check it out on our website ! We have continued to chase the printers for the 2025 handbook and have been assured (again) that they will arrive this week. We do understand that this is later than in previous years and very much appreciate your patience. We have recently received
Published 16:09 on 27 Jan 2025
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A royal visit
HRH Princess Anne, Richard Burrows - NCI, Analisa Dovey - Parish Clerk, Sarah Kemp - BSSC Commodore, Katherine - RWNGC, Katie Anthony - Brancaster Village Princess Anne came to Brancaster Staithe last week. She made a visit to the new NCI (National Coastwatch Institution) station to hear all about the amazing work they do throughout the year. National Coastwatch is a
Published 14:11 on 20 Jan 2025
