Commodore’s Notes 19/03
“He who lets the sea lull him into a sense of security is in very grave danger.” Â?-Hammond Innes Budworth found the truth of this [read more...]
Located in Cheshire, Budworth Sailing Club is one of the most popular clubs in North West England.
We sail on Budworth Mere, one of the most attractive inland waters in Cheshire. Located near Northwich , we are close to the motorway network and very easily accessed from Warrington, South Manchester and Knutsford as well as other parts of the North West.
“He who lets the sea lull him into a sense of security is in very grave danger.” Â?-Hammond Innes Budworth found the truth of this [read more...]
With a forecast of decreasing winds and some sunshine a good crowd assembled for the first race, with 15 boats signed in, representing every class [read more...]
Dear Member, Sometimes in the life of a Sailing Club Commodore, there is good news to spread to the membership. This week, is one such [read more...]
Most fleets are holding their fleet social get-togethers in the next few weeks – Members, check the calendar or email your fleet captain – don’t miss out!! The first club social is in March, so likewise!
Although we have not started the main sailing season, it’s all go at the club, with Working Parties sprucing up the facilities, and fleet socials coming up fast. Check out the calendar for details. And meanwhile members, why not use the “off-season” to remind yourself of the sailing rules. Whether [read more...]
Sunny, but with occasional short rainshowers, the wind was ideal (for those feeling fit!) today for week 2 of the icebreaker series – some exciting downwind planing for the fleet on a short course, so several laps in each race. Here is a very short video showing the start of [read more...]
With a forecast of decreasing winds and some sunshine a good crowd assembled for the first race, with 15 boats signed in, representing every class at the Club bar the Mirrors, including brave topper and oppie juniors. The racing was in the form of average lap scoring which meant that [read more...]
Time to get your boat down onto the water, as our 3 week “Icebreaker” series starts this Sunday! This is an Open Series and visitors are welcome. More details see “Events” or just click here And you might even be sailing in a T-shirt if this lovely weather continues!
After 6 weeks of working parties the clubhouse and facilities are repainted and repaired and looking “spick & span”, ready for the club start of racing on Sunday 16th March! The “Icebreaker Open” series seems unlikely to see any ice this year, and visitors with boats with PY >960 are [read more...]