Sunday Morning Race Training

Sunday Morning Race Training

Starting this Sunday (12th May 2013) we will be running two morning novice races. First gun will be about 10:30 and we’ll be finished by about 11.45 to enable everybody to get ready for the afternoon racing. If you need help before the race, please let me know and we...
2013 Topper Travellers

2013 Topper Travellers

On the 1st June, Bolton SC will be hosting round 7 of the NW Topper Travelers series. 1st Race warning signal will be 11am Briefing at 10.30am Galley will be open for lunch Full travelers details can be found here  
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God... save the Queen!

God… save the Queen!

This was the sight that greeted some people taking part in a Powerboat course on Tuesday: Yep, the African Queen had sunk! This was followed by two evenings of salvage by club members: Many thanks to Warren, Geoff B, Keith, Andrew, Richard, Simon, Brian, Don, Graham, Geoff D, Mark, Rob, Gill and Lizzie for helping...
Launching Supper this Saturday

Launching Supper this Saturday

After the false start (pun intended) due to the weather, don't forget it's the Launching Supper this Saturday!
Draft handbook now available

Draft handbook now available

A draft copy of the handbook is now available! It doesn’t include the list of members for reasons of data protection. Download Handbook 2013 Please note that this is a DRAFT version and subject to change.

Instructor Evening

Friday 5th April 2013, 7pm at the Sailing Club Open to all instructors/coaches and those interested in becoming an instructor. The evening will be used to discuss the coming years training plans, update club training records and complete any necessary CRB forms. If you require a CRB check, please bring with you two forms of...
LAUNCHING SUPPER POSTPONED & WORKING PARTY CANCELLED

LAUNCHING SUPPER POSTPONED & WORKING PARTY CANCELLED

Due to appalling weather over Belmont Road, and at the sailing club, tonights Launching Supper has been postponed until 6th April. Please let everyone you know that may have been attending not to head to the club tonight! The working party planned for  Sunday 24th is also cancelled due to the weather

Commodore’s Update

Dear Members, I was delighted to be appointed Commodore and I must thank Keith for his excellent work over the past two years. Those years were very challenging with the loss of water and the protracted repairs. The new sailing season has started and it promises to be a good year. It is also a...

Interested in doing a Dinghy Racing Coach Level 2 course?

There are 3 places available on a Race Coach Level 2 course running at Toddbrook Sailing Club (Whaley Bridge) on the weekend of 30/31st March. Cost = £60 Criteria for the course: Active dinghy racer A passion for the sport and coaching others A valid first aid certificate (minimum 6 hour course including hypothermia) Powerboat...
New OOD List published

New OOD List published

The new OOD list for 2013 was published on Friday and emails were sent to all the people we have emails for. If you’ve not received an email, please send your full name and email address to dutyman@sail.org.uk to ensure we have your details. You can see the list on the righthand side of the...
Well done to Winter Travellers

Well done to Winter Travellers

Just because it’s too cold to sail at Bolton doesn’t mean everyone stops sailing! Quite a few members headed down the A580 to Leigh and Lowton for their Winter Tipsy Icicle Series and they all did very well… In the Junior Fleet, 6th Place went to Michael Platt in his Topper. 2nd place in the...
AGM

AGM

Don’t forget it’s the AGM at the Sailing Club this Sunday at 2pm.
2013 OOD List

2013 OOD List

We’re currently putting together the OOD list for 2013. If you know about dates you are unavailable please email Dennis, the Club Captain, at dennis@sail.org.uk as soon as possible. This will really help in planning the roster for this year. The new list will be on DutyMan once complete and you’ll receive an email with your...

24 hour race discussion list

If you are interested in all things to do with the 24 hour race, whether it’s racing or helping, sign up to our discussion list Sign up here