News
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RIP Betty Smith
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death of long standing BSC member Betty Smith, who died on 26 March 2020 aged 84 following a battle with pancreatic cancer and Alzheimer's. Betty joined the club in the early 1970's with her husband Tony and sons Mark and Jon. Always a somewhat reluctant sailor she nonetheless crewed for Tony in his GP14, although was always first to suggest they might
Published 14:14 on 27 Mar 2020
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COVID-19 - STATEMENT FROM THE GENERAL COMMITTEE 24 MARCH 2020
COVID-19 STATEMENT FROM THE BSC GENERAL COMMITTEE Tuesday 24th March 2020 In light of the most recent statements from the Government, the RYA and Brightlingsea Harbour , the BSC General Committee would like to ask all members to exercise common sense regarding use of the Boat Park and Independent Sailing. All club premises and boats are out of bounds, but as we cannot secure
Published 16:44 on 24 Mar 2020
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Mirror Fleet Update April
The decision made by our General Committee to close the club for the time being is absolutely spot on and unavoidable. As with the entire club the most positive thing to say is that this confronts a Mirror fleet that is poised for action! Three new boats in the fleet making 19, plus a lovely new "Winder" club Mirror, with attitude - "Kiss My Rudder" - if you please! Funded coaching,
Published 16:50 on 21 Mar 2020
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COVID-19: IMPORTANT STATEMENT FROM THE BRIGHTLINGSEA SAILING CLUB GENERAL COMMITTEE
Thursday 19th March - 12.00 Given the most recent Government advice relating to COVID-19, the BSC General Committee met by conference call last night to discuss the current position and all operations of the Club. In accordance with the latest advice available from the government and the RYA, it has been decided that with immediate effect the Club and all operations will be physically closed until Thursday 30 April, but that
Published 12:00 on 19 Mar 2020
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Optimist Spring Championship Cancelled
Following detailed consultation between the International Optimist Class Association and BSC, and in light of the worsening Coronavirus crisis, the decision has been made to cancel the Volvo Gill International Optimist Spring Championship, which was due to have been hosted by the club over the weekend of 14 and 15 March 2020. The decision was made reluctantly by all parties, but ultimately it was felt that the health of the competitors and volunteers, their families
Published 22:42 on 12 Mar 2020
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Sailling Committee Update January 2020
The Sailing and Premises Committees have been hard at work preparing for the new season. As you will have read the new start hut / race management centre will be ready for the new season (weather permitting). This will be a great improvement to our race facilities. We will have a new number light box and start procedures in place for next year so look out for changes to the Sailing Instructions. Our aim
Published 09:26 on 28 Jan 2020
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BSC To Host Winterfest Arts & Crafts Workshops 22 and 23 February
Once again BSC has been chosen as the venue for the Brightlingsea Winterfest Arts & Crafts Workshops which this year take place on 22 and 23 February. There are a host of wonderful arts and crafts to try and the galley will be open both days serving a selection of hot and cold light meals and snacks and home made cakes. All proceeds will go to the Winterfest Charity. If any of
Published 18:20 on 25 Jan 2020
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Club Bar Staff Vacancies
We are looking for people to join our club bar staff team for regular and ad hoc shifts. Applicants will need to be 18+ years of age and whilst bar experience is desirable it is not essential as full training will be given. We offer good rates of pay and holiday pay and you will be working in a friendly and fun environment. For further information please contact Bar Committee Chairman Alice Davies on
Published 14:07 on 22 Jan 2020
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Duty Rota Online! Please Sign Up
The Club and Open Meeting Duty Roster is now online and open. All who race with the club are reminded that they are required to volunteer for at least 4 club race/open meeting duties each season. Racing sailors have until the end of this month (January 2020) to volunteer, after that time those who have not volunteered for 4 duties will be allocated their duties by the Duty Manager Team. If you haven't already volunteered
Published 12:23 on 20 Jan 2020
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BSC AGM To Take Place On Monday 13 April at 11.00
The 2020 Brightlingsea Sailing Club Annual General Meeting will take place in the clubhouse on Easter Monday 13th April at 11.00 and will be followed by the Commodore's Reception. All members are invited and encouraged to attend the meeting (note only Full members have voting rights). Nominations are now open for General Committee and Officer roles and nomination forms can be obtained from BSC Honorary General Secretary Rose Winship at hongensecretary@sailbrightlingsea.com .
Published 11:21 on 20 Jan 2020