BSC Newsletter 14th September 2022
Published 11:00 on 15 Sep 2022
RYA Half Term Training at BSC
There are still spaces on RYA courses in Oppies and Fevas during October Half Term, w/c 17th October and w/c 24th October.
There is also a Powerboat level 2 course on 29th October. For more information and to make a booking, please click here.
BSC Cruiser Race Weekend
Bookings are now open for the Cruiser Race Weekend on the 8th and 9th of October.
This includes a race around No Mans Fort and a "round the cans race".
There are some very impressive trophies up for grabs! Book your place online here.
Rowing at BSC
Rowing at the Club is available all year round and coached sessions are available on the website - just simply book online here and let our rowing coach Peter Haining take you through it all.
To find out more about rowing and the different options available please see the paddlesports pages on the website.
Rally to the Royal Yacht Squadron
36 BSC Cruiser members took part in a Rally to the Royal Yacht Squadron last week.
With a fabulous dinner and the company of the Cruisers it was a memorable weekend.
For the full details please see the news article here.
Calling all new BSC members October 2nd!
A couple of times a year we host informal coffee mornings for new members.
It's a great way to meet other members and the team, ask any questions you have and find out about upcoming activities.
Please book your place online to give us a steer on numbers.
Exercise Class Monday
After a summer recess Monday night exercise class is back.
It's a brilliant class that caters to all abilities and focuses on strengthening stretches be it for sailing, rowing or skiing or just generally being more nimble.
Classes are run by our Coach Peter Haining and held in the club every Monday at 5:30pm.
Please book via the calendar online.
BSC quiz nights!!
This autumn and winter we'll be bringing back our popular quiz nights - please keep an eye out for details.
We are on the look out for additional quiz masters, so please get in touch with the office or RC House if you can help out.
Thank you.
Scottish Dancing Cancelled
Due to the very sad news of the passing of Her Majesty the Queen, we will not be holding Scottish Dancing in the Club this week.
Please check the calendar for upcoming dates here. Next session will be on the 28th September.
Church Service at Bosham this coming Sunday
There will be a service of Holy Communion with Commemoration & Thanksgiving for the life of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, this Sunday 18th September at 09:30.
Coffee will be served for all at the Clubhouse following the service.
Please note that the Sailing Club will be closed on Monday 19th September to mark the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
Early history of the Finn class dinghy
For all you Finn and Fairey Firefly sailors, please see this link to a fab article in 'YachtsandYachting' by Dougal Henshall.
If you stick with it to the end, you'll see the ancestral home of the class (BSC) lauded.
Last updated 15:16 on 7 May 2025
