Alex Collins and Peter Mackin have been venturing to Southport over the last couple of weeks to get in some winter training. On Sunday 16th January several club members headed over to watch them, including Andy "All the gear, no idea" Maskell who caught a great clip of Alex Collins demonstrating a roll tack right outside the sailing club. Andy has kindly posted the video on YouTube for all to watch.
This Friday (19th Nov) at 7pm. Spread the word! What would you like to see next year? Who's going to be fleet captain? etc...
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Champagne sailing conditions (and free toast and drinks) welcomed the twenty-nine visitors and thirteen home boats for the final North West Junior Travellers of 2010. Plenty of recent rainfall ensured the reservoir at Belmont was as full as it could be given the recent work on the spillway. A Southerly force 2 was perfect for…
CALLING ALL BOLTON SC YOUTH...JUST HAD THIS FROM THE RYA... The closing date for entry to the RYA Volvo Zone Championships is 18th September. If you want to enter you must fill in the online entry form and PAY by this date To enter go to www.ryaracingevents.org.uk Scroll down and follow the link to RYA Volvo Zone Championships Click on enter and fill in the form They…
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The 2010 Junior 12 Hour Race is just over a week away on the 26th June and all eyes are on the weather. Why? We are trying to decide whether we can enter 2 teams or 3. Yes, you read that right - 3 teams. With the phenomenal turnouts on a Friday, serious consideration is being given to 3 teams so that everyone who wants to sail gets the opportunity. It will all depend on the weather and the final decision will be left to the morning of the…
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Huge well done to the "Bolton Pirates" at yesterday's OnBoard 8 Hour Race at Hollingworth Lake. The team consisted of James Shevelan-Hobbs, Peter Mackin, Alex Woods, Rebecca Kershaw and Amy Kershaw. All the boats were Laser Pico's, kindly lent by the Hollingworth Lake Water Activity Centre. The teams could decide whether to go for single, or double handed and Bolton opted for single handed. James agreed to start the race at 10am,…
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Your chance to be mentored by HENRI LLOYD and experience a day in the life of BEN AINSLIE and TEAMORIGIN After the success of the 2009 Mentor Scheme, Henri Lloyd have launched the 2010 scheme which offers a fantastic opportunity for two lucky winners to experience a day in the life of Ben Ainslie CBE and TEAMORIGIN, plus £500 each to go towards their sailing costs and £350 worth of Henri Lloyd products. Read More
Hello All, Hope you've all had fun since I wrote to you last. As the 2010 sailing season is rapidly approaching I thought I'd better write and let you know what's coming up.
Saturday 10th October 2009 Start time: 10am on the water Entry fee: TBA The day is aimed at sailors who want an introduction to racing or those who have been racing at club level and want to learn more. Top coaches in attendance on the day. "¢ Race training exercises in the morning "¢ Short series of races in the afternoon "¢ End of day de-brief from coaches Trophies and prizes for various finishing positions Open…
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