BSC Newsletter 2nd April 2025
Published 14:55 on 2 Apr 2025
Boat Jumble - Youth Sailing Fund
The YSF extend a huge thanks for all the jumble and silent auction donations and to all the BSC staff, helpers and buyers on the day.
We raised a fantastic £4,800.
Proceeds will help fund future cadet sailing and rowing initiatives. Thank you!
This Weekend at BSC
Another busy weekend awaits at BSC. Lots of racing, social sailing, training and the Scow AGM on Saturday at 11:00.
Please see the news article on the website here for full details. We look forward to seeing you at the Club.
Dinghy Rescue Training - 5th April
From 09:30 this Saturday 5th April at BSC.
A shore-based session in the Clubhouse to review competency in Dinghy rescue skills.
The session is free and there is no need to book. See more details on the calendar by following this link.
Team Racing National Champion
Congratulations to Club member Dom Lewis who, as part of a three boat Firefly team racing for Royal Thames Yacht Club, won the recent RYA National Team Racing Championships.
See the report here. Please do send in reports from other events during the year as we'd love to hear how you're getting on.
Social Sailing at BSC
Our social sailing starts again on Friday 18th April.
These regular Friday (occasionally on a Wednesday) sessions are led by Melvyn Cooper with a relaxed and supportive emphasis.
Focused on building confidence in the water. Full details and bookings can be found here.
Scottish Dancing - 9th April
Our next Scottish Dancing evening at the Club is Wednesday 9th April. This includes a bring and share supper.
Please let Alex Halswell know if you can bring a dish to the evening. We would love to see you.
Sailing Season Launch Party
We are delighted to kick off the Sailing Season at BSC. Saturday 12th April 19:00 to 23:00, the Sailing Season Launch Party!
With delicious canapes (Helen Clegg) and live band (local rock cover band Fantastic Planet), tickets just £15 per head.
For details and tickets see here. Book early to avoid disappointment.
Summer Bar Hours at BSC
As we move into the 2025 sailing season, the bar hours will now move to the summer schedule at our newly renovated Club.
Please click this link, which will take you to the house section of the website, to see full details.
Last updated 19:31 on 2 April 2025
