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Dinghies Section

The dinghy section encourages all types of sailing whether it is racing or pleasure.

Racing takes place from April to December and all levels of sailors are encouraged to take part.

We normally race jointly with Emsworth Sailing Club, both using the same courses but with our own start/finish line. There are a variety of boats taking part with active Topper, Mirror, Laser and Oppie fleets. We also run short course racing for the slower boats.

The courses and maps can be downloaded or obtained from the Dinghy Secretary.

Slipper is a self-help club so all Dinghy sailors are expected to help with Race Officer / Patrol Boat or other duties. Please contact the Dinghy Secretary or Rear Commodore Sailing for more information.

 

 Latest News

Short Course/Youth Race 3 - Posted on May 27th 2014 - PDF1
Great to see many Slipper boats both youthful and not-so-youthful out for the combined junior and short course race. Well done to Amber who with crew Lisa narrowly beat mum Wendy to be first slipper boat home. Many thanks to the PB crews and to ESC fro running the race
 
Tango 1 Results - Posted on May 25th 2014 - PDF1
Well done to John and Jo who narrowly beat John and Angie to win. Thanks to the ROs Sarah Thorsby and Marilyn Hackman who enlivened the results sheet with interesting snippets about the participants - 'very polite' (John&Jo;), 'also polite' (2000 ladies) & 'nice legs' (will let readers guess...). Thanks to Rob and Simon in the PB.
 
Victory Down Harbour 2 Results - Posted on May 24th 2014 - PDF1
Well done to Matt J and mystery French crew who were first Slipper boat home. Many thanks to the PB crews and to ESC for running the race
 
Treagust 3 race series results - Posted on May 8th 2014 - PDF1
Now with all the names. More lovely sailing weather hurray! Many thanks to ESC for running this. Well done (through gritted teeth ;-)) to Mark for winning.
 
Short Course 2 - Posted on May 6th 2014 - PDF1
10 boats were out in lovely conditions for Saturdays short course the 2nd of 8.
 
Marsh 6 and Series Results - Posted on May 4th 2014 - PDF1 - PDF2
It was lovely sailing weather for Marsh 6, sunny with just the right amount of breeze. Lasers loved it with Max Jones from ESC winning -Mike and Emma were first Slipper boat home. Andy Gould wins the Marsh series in his shiny new Musto Skiff - nice work. Thanks to ROs Mark, Todd & Lisa , and the PB teams.
 
Marsh 5 - Posted on April 26th 2014 - PDF1
It was pretty breezy and gusty today for Marsh 5, 23 boats started. Great sailing from Matt to win, and from John Fifield who was second, and first in the laser fleet. Many thanks to the Hodges family in the race hut and the Brooks, Noel and Derrick in the (quite busy) patrol boats.
 
Marsh 4 and Series - Posted on April 20th 2014 - PDF1
Series so far and yesterdays results attached - well done Mark who won yesterday and is now leading the series. Many thanks to Sarah and Bryan in the race hut and the patrol boat teams.
 
RNLI Pursuit Race Good Friday - Posted on April 15th 2014
ESC are running this - please see their website (link below) for SIs and start times http://www.emsworthsc.org.uk/index.php/dinghies/541-rnli-pursuit-race-18-apr-2014-ssis
 
Dinghy Park Allocations - Posted on April 7th 2014 - PDF1 - PDF2 - PDF3 - PDF4
Attached with park plan and conditions for keeping your dinghy in the park. Please keep boats where indicated on the plan. Dinghy park stickers (outside the bar) must be displayed.
 
Marsh 3 Results - Posted on April 6th 2014 - PDF1
It was pretty breezy today with big gusts (especially on the finish line). Staying upright was a challenge, but a perfect day for laser sailing !. Many thanks to Robin F and Mike H in the race hut (entertained by the finish line capsizes), Chris & Lauren G, Sarah PJ, Simon C and Steve C who were busy in the patrol boats.
 
Marsh 2 Results. - Posted on April 5th 2014 - PDF1
Less windy than planned and start line carnage. But all in all a very enjoyable sail. Close at the front, but Mark just pipped Andy to win, with Neil Mant an impressive 3rd in a Radial. Thanks very much to the Cooper family - in the race hut and PB - and the ESC PB crew.
 
2014 Programme - Posted on March 17th 2014 - PDF1
Attached, will be in programme section of website too soon
 
Dinghy Briefing & Rules Friday 8pm - Posted on March 10th 2014
Friday 14th March 8pm. Dinghy Sailors Start the Season Briefing with key dates, programme etc. Also a Rules Refresher to demystify those racing rules.
 
Hare and Hounds Prizegiving - Posted on February 15th 2014
Is on Saturday 1st March. Curry and pudding, prizes and a quiz, all for the bargain price of £15pp. Tickets on sale from 4th Feb when Maria is in bar
 
Thorney Chiller 2014 - Posted on January 13th 2014 - PDF1
TISC are running the 'Chiller' series of dinghy races starting on Sunday, and Slipper members are welcome. It is OK to leave boats there for the duration. Likely participants must email TISC at rc.dinghies@tisc.org.uk with boat and car details to enable signing in. See attached poster for more details.
 
SHIVER CANCELLED - Posted on January 3rd 2014
On Sat 4th Jan. Due to high tides and forecast high winds. Thanks very much to all the people who volunteered to help
 
Boxing Day Rowing Race Results - Posted on December 26th 2013 - More
1st John Excell and elf Becca 2nd Michael Cooper 3rd Father Christmas Rod Carr 4th Andrew Turner 5th Rick Kennedy Click on MORE for organiser Andy Gould's musings on the event
 
Slipper Shiver Sailing Instructions - Posted on December 23rd 2013 - PDF1 - PDF2
..and Notice of Race attached...
 
Slipper Shiver 4th January - Posted on December 21st 2013 - PDF1
Our traditional post-Christmas pursuit race featuring turkey soup and a nice trophy is on Sat 4th January. Sailing Instructions with start times posted shortly. Poster attached......
 
Hare and Hounds 9 and Sun Series - Posted on December 15th 2013 - PDF1
It was a bit breezier for the last H&H; today. Hugh & Steve's Fireball zoomed around to win, with Mike and Emma second. Matt Johnston & me win the Saturday series (due to great helming from Matt!), with the Fisks second & Hugh and Steve just pipping the Stratos of John and Simon for third. Many thanks to the ROs and PB teams.
 
Hare and Hounds Club and Fleet - Posted on December 15th 2013 - PDF1 - PDF2
Slipper win hurray ! Results attached
 
HH Fleet, Sunday and Club Update - Posted on December 9th 2013 - PDF1 - PDF2 - PDF3
Attached are results with just one race left to sail on Sunday
 
Hare and Hounds 8 - Posted on December 8th 2013 - PDF1
Some breeze initially which dropped during the race. Many thanks to the ROs and PBs for getting everyone back before dark. Thanks to Andrew Filipinski for the start line video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RB7BmTaZjk&feature;=youtu.be
 
Hare and Hounds 7 and Sat Series - Posted on December 7th 2013 - PDF1
Another light wind race today won by Mike and Emma in the ISO with Andy Gould an impressive 2nd in his 300. Congratulations to Dave Acres who wins the Sat Series, with the Fisks a close second and Mike and Emma third. Many thanks to the RO and PBs on a chilly day Start video at : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLchOP0nmD0&feature;=youtu.be (tha
 
Photos from Club prizegiving - Posted on December 5th 2013
Many thanks to Julian Mandiwall for taking these - here is the link : http://s1097.photobucket.com/user/ncoussens/library/Prizegiving%202013?sort=3&page;=1
 
Hare and Hounds 6 - Posted on December 1st 2013 - PDF1
Another good Slipper turn out despite the early start. Winds were light, and ROs Mike & Emma set a lovely course. Matt sailed his 400 brilliantly to a very convincing win. John & Simon took a great second in their Stratos with Dave & Ed close behind in their ISO. Great Slipper results throughout the fleet. Many thanks to the PBs and ROs
 
Hare and Hounds 5 - Posted on November 24th 2013 - PDF1
Had a bit of everything - light shifty winds and chaos on the way to Echo, windy and gusty at Tye, lots of sunshine. Big turn out and many too keen and OCS. Full race report & series standings so far to follow.....Many thanks to ROs Andy and Vicky and the patrol boats.
 
Hare and Hounds so far... - Posted on November 24th 2013 - PDF1 - PDF2 - PDF3 - PDF4
Attached are the results so far of the Saturday and Sunday series. There is only one race left to sail in the Saturday series, but there has only been one in the Sunday series so far with 3 left. Also attached the club positions so far (close!), and the fleet results - which may change as more fleets may be added depending on future entrants.
 
Hare and Hounds 4 - Posted on November 17th 2013 - PDF1
The RO sensibly set a short lap race in the light and fickle breeze. Many thanks to the RO and Patrol Boat teams
 
Hare and Hounds 1 - Posted on November 2nd 2013 - PDF1
Held this morning in a shifty building breeze. Congratulations to Paul and Caroline Fisk who win in their 200. Many thanks to the Race Officers and Patrol Boat teams. Check out Ruth Austen's start line video at http://youtu.be/Tsm7h3_UUYI (thanks ruth!)
 
Walker Cup Results - Posted on October 28th 2013 - More
The Walker Cup is the joint overall series, with 10 races counting out of the entire seasons racing. Congratulations to Mark Riddington who wins it again in his RS300. Top 10 attached
 
Victory Down Harbour 4 and Series - Posted on October 8th 2013 - PDF1
...results attached. Congratulations to John Excell and Hilary/Simon who wins the series
 
Short Course 7 and Series - Posted on October 8th 2013 - PDF1
...attached. Congratulations to Guy Goodman who wins the series, with Sarah Parker-Jervis 2nd and Roger Weekes in 3rd
 
Bucks Fizz Pursuit - Posted on October 8th 2013 - PDF1
Results attached. Well done to Andy Gould who wins the bottle of bubbly, in his first outing in a 300 for a long while....
 
Regatta Photos - Posted on September 13th 2013
Can be seen at http://s1097.photobucket.com/user/ncoussens/library/Slipper%202013%20Regatta?sort=4&evt;=email_share&page;=1 Thanks to Julian Mandiwall (pics with JM underneath), Barbara Forster and Noel Coussens for the great photos
 
Slipper Regatta Results - Posted on September 8th 2013 - PDF1
62 boats took part today and enjoyed competitive racing and a delicious tea. Shifty variable winds and random downpours ensured challenging sailing.... Huge thanks to the army of helpers that made the day possible. Results attached
 
Browning 1 and 2 - Posted on August 26th 2013 - PDF1
Results attached. Many thanks to ESC for running the event, and to the patrol boats.
 
Fun Race To the Ship Results.... - Posted on August 21st 2013 - PDF1
Was actually a fun race to Sweare Deep and back due to the lack of wind. But a lovely evening anyway. Well done to Jamie and Chris who win in their RS200. Great to see lots of sailors depsite the light winds and many thanks to all the patrol boat people
 
Dinghy Regatta Information - Posted on August 21st 2013 - PDF1 - PDF2 - PDF3 - PDF4
The Emsworth Slipper Dinghy Regatta is on Sunday 8th September ! Attached are the SIs, Notice of Race, Poster and Entry Form
 
Tango 5 and Series - Posted on August 15th 2013 - PDF1
Well done to Mark who wins today (despite being slowed down by beard) and John Excell who is the best Slipper boat in the series. Also to Sam Tweedle (ESC) who is the overall fastest. Many thanks to the Thorsbys as ROs (again-evening specialists) and the patrol boats
 
Fun Race to the Ship... - Posted on August 12th 2013 - PDF1 - PDF2
Is happening on Friday ! Attached are the SIs and Notice of Race
 
Victory Down Harbour 3 - Posted on August 4th 2013 - PDF1
Many thanks to ESC for running it. Held in perfect breezy conditions today. Great win for Mike and Emma and brilliant results also for John and Simon 2nd in their Stratos and Tim and Mel in 3rd- and first of the 8-strong 400 fleet
 
Watmore 3 - Posted on August 4th 2013 - PDF1
Breezy and lovely for Watmore 3 yesterday. Series so far and yesterday's results attached. Thanks to ESC for running it
 
Short Course 6 - Posted on August 4th 2013 - PDF1
The ladies showed the men how to do it with Helen and Sarah 1st and 2nd slipper boats. Overall series (Guy still leading !) and today attached.
 
Phillips 3 Race Series - Posted on July 28th 2013 - PDF1
Held in a southerly F4-5. Congratulations to Andy and Vicky who win. Many thanks to the race officers and patrol boat team.
 
Tango 4 - Posted on July 17th 2013 - PDF1
Held this evening in beautiful sunny conditions and a light breeze. Series results so far and todays results attached. Many thanks to the race hut and patrol boat teams
 
Corby 3 Race Series Results - Posted on July 7th 2013 - PDF1
Held in proper summery weather. Mark wins in his 300 with Ben and Lucy Hodges hot on his heels. Many thanks to the race officers and patrol boats
 
Junior Regatta SIs - Posted on July 2nd 2013 - PDF1
Please find attached the SIs for the Junior Regatta this coming weekend.
 
Junior Regatta Poster and NoR - Posted on July 1st 2013 - PDF1 - PDF2
Please find attached the poster and NoR for the Junior Regatta this coming weekend.
 
Tango 3 Results - Posted on June 17th 2013 - PDF1
It was a blustery F4-6 for the evening race tonight. Great win for Sam Tweedle in his Laser Radial. Many thanks to the patrol boat people and race officers. Todays results and series so far attached..
 
Marsh 6 and Series Results - Posted on June 16th 2013 - PDF1
Held today in light breeze and sunshine. Well done to Andy and Vicky, who win the series, and Matt who won today by a good margin. Many thanks to the race officers and patrol boat team.
 
Novices Race - Posted on June 10th 2013 - PDF1
Congratulations to Noel who wins as the first Slipper boat home who has not won a trophy in recent years. Many thanks to ESC for running the race.
 
Short Course/Youth Race 2 - Posted on June 9th 2013 - PDF1
....attached
 
Marsh 4 results - Posted on June 8th 2013 - PDF1
Attached and series results. Many thanks to the race officers and patrol boats
 
2011 Course Card - Posted on March 24th 2011 - More - PDF1 - PDF2
Please click on 'more' for an update on the course card.
 
Dinghy Racing Guide - Posted on May 13th 2009 - PDF1
A racing guide for all newcomers to ESSC (and ESC) - advises how, what, why etc along with some relative cartoons !
 
Dinghy Sailing Instructions - Posted on March 1st 2009 - PDF1
The Sailing Instructions for Club Dinghy Racing are now here
 
Dinghy Notice of Race - Posted on March 1st 2009 - PDF1
The Notice of Race for Club Dinghy Racing is now here
 

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