A new WhatsApp Group has been set up to post event info and relevant links. It won't be a chat group - so should be low traffic. Aimed at those who prefer to get updates directly to their phone. To join the group - please click this link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/IUqeqnOpl9b0g5DBnPo13Z Thanks Jenny...

Our first Summer TT takes place at Marconi (Essex) on 12th and 13th April and entries are now open! The TT will comprise a regatta of five races plus the legendary, if recently elusive, Long Distance Race round Osea and Northey Islands. We will be joined again this year by our Shearwater colleagues ...

Hi All The Chris Black Icicle Trophy and final Winter TT of this series take place at Grafham on Sunday 9th March. Briefing at 9:45am, first race scheduled for 11am, three races back to back. The Winter Series prizegiving will take place after racing. Entries are now open and close on Wed 5th March....

Hi All The RYA Dinghy Show is back at Farnborough in a few weeks. We will have a stand, supported by Windsport and this year - the cat classes are co-located in Cat Corner to spread the word to those who still insist on sailing half boats. RYA members get free entry. Dart 15 members can get a discou...

Hi Steve - yes, it is. If you look in the latest Magazine, there is an article about the Nationals with some useful information at this early stage. Further details will be confirmed with RYYC in the coming weeks.

Hi All Next up is Datchet on Sunday 9th February. A welcoming club and sailing under the gaze of Windsor Castle! Briefing is at 9:30am but racing does not start until 11am - so time to rig and get changes after the briefing. Three races back to back alongside club racing but with a separate start. E...

Hi All In addition to Draycote this Saturday 18th January - we have two more TTs coming up and entries are open for both as follows: Rutland (Rescheduled from December) - Sunday 26th January - https://www.rutlandsailingclub.co.uk/event/dart-15-winter-tt Datchet Winter TT - Sunday 9th February - http...

The Draycote Winter TT will now take place on Saturday 18th January. This is due to freezing fog forecast for Saturday - making driving and sailing conditions less than desirable. And no wind scheduled even if we could see where were were sailing. Existing entries will carry over automatically. If y...

Hi All To confirm the Summer TTs and two National Championships will be held as below. Please could you put the dates in your diaries as we would love to see more people out on the circuit next year! April 12th & 13th – Marconi May 17th & 18th – Rutland Cat Open May 31st – Draycote (on...

Hi All If you are already looking ahead to sailing in the New Year - entries are now open for our first TT of 2025 at Draycote on Saturday 11th January. Briefing at 10:30am with three races back to back, first start scheduled for 11:30am. Friendly home fleet and a great place to sail - if you have n...

Quick reminder - this offer closes at 5pm tomorrow, Sat 7th December.

Also to confirm that the price includes a set of sail numbers (to be applied by the purchaser).

To place your order - please complete the online form via this link: https://forms.gle/821SwrvnSkTu75bn6

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Hi All Have been speaking to the Manager at Rutland Water this afternoon. Forecast is for 19 to 37 knots and it will be an onshore breeze. So even if the wind notches down a bit, launching and recovery will be risky and its not possible to find a sheltered part of the lake to set the course. With su...

Windsport - Discounted Dart 15 Mainsail Offer Following discussions with an individual Dart 15 club member, Windsport have offered a discounted rate on new sails, if ten or more mainsails are ordered. The Association Committee were advised of this offer and have asked that it be extended to all Asso...

Hi All Hope everyone is safe following the chaos of Storm Bert. Entries now open for our next Winter TT - Rutland Sailing Club on Sunday 8th December. Three races back to back, alongside club racing but with our own start. Briefing at 10am with first start scheduled for 11am. Entries close on Wed 4t...

Hi All With forecast winds of 18 - 35 knots and driving rain on Saturday - conditions for driving/towing are "sub-optimal" and chances of us being able to race are minimal. Whilst the strongest winds have moved back to Sunday, forecast for Saturday has remained consistent for several days ...