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Sallie Fisher 1934-2018

SALLIE FISHER 1934-2018 Further to our earlier post regarding the sad news of the death of Senior Member Sallie Fisher, we have been asked to let you know that Sallie's funeral will take place on Friday 14 th December at 11.45am at Weeley Crematorium. Sallie was a member of Brightlingsea Sailing Club and the Colne Yacht Club for over 60 years. She

Published 16:49 on 26 Nov 2018
The new Racing and Social Calendar for 2019 is now available online

You can now go online and login to your portal and book in your duties for next year. Please refer to this link for info on how many duties you are expected to do. https://www.sailbrightlingsea.com/article/changes-to-the-duty-system-2019-1 Get in early to get the pick of the events and remember that we need people to train up for Race Officers. We will be holding training sessions early next year and you can put yourself down

Published 16:49 on 21 Nov 2018
RIP Sallie Fisher

It is with great sadness that we must advise you of the death of Sallie Fisher late on the evening of 18th November following a short illness. Sallie was one of our longest standing members and had contributed hugely to club life over many years. Sallie leaves behind daughters Alice Davies and Carolyne Archer and grandchildren Chris Matthews, Ed and Taffy Archer and our thoughts and prayers are with them and their families

Published 10:13 on 19 Nov 2018
BSC Cadet Christmas Activity Afternoon 2018

For kids of all ages, please join us on Sunday 25 November from 2pm to 4pm for our Cadet Christmas Activity Afternoon where we'll be creating the decorations for our 2018 Christmas Tree Festival Entry and enjoying a visit from Santa himself! We'll have delicious cakes and refreshments on offer and there will be fun for all the family.

Published 14:30 on 8 Nov 2018
BSC Christmas Lunch 2018

Join us on Sunday 16 December for the legendary BSC Christmas Lunch and Sing-A-Long Carols. Tickets cost £15 or £8 for Under 10's (£18 /£10 after 9th Dec.) and can be booked via Melissa Smith on 07816 17 40 39 or email mel155a@hotmail.co.uk . This event is always a sell out so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Published 13:36 on 8 Nov 2018
Changes to the Duty system 2019

In order for the Club to run efficiently we need people to volunteer to do duties. These include Safety Boat Duties, Race officers and galley duties but there are many others. At the moment our duties are all done by around 40% of the membership. We need more people to come forward and share in the running of the club. Please make sure that you perform the required number of duties listed below. We

Published 17:33 on 2 Nov 2018
Joint BSC/CYC Cadet Party & Prize Giving Tickets On Sale

With a welcome mocktail on arrival, a three course roast turkey or chestnut and spinach wellington dinner, prize giving and dancing the joint BSC/CYC Cadet Party and Prize Giving is not to be missed. MENU Garlic bread hummus and crudités Roast turkey and all the trimmings OR chestnut and spinach wellington Chocolate fudge cake Tickets are just £10 and can be booked at https://www.sailbrightlingsea.com/event/joint-bsccyc-cadet-party-prize-giving-1

Published 00:00 on 19 Oct 2018
Final Call For Laying Up Supper Tickets

You have until end of day on Sunday 21 October to book your Laying Up Supper tickets. We've had a great response to this year's event and are looking forward to a fantastic evening so if you want to join us please urgently apply for your tickets online or email Fiona on commodore@sailbrightlingsea.com with your menu choices. Thanks!

Published 11:15 on 18 Oct 2018
Brightlingsea Harbour Leisure Users Stakeholder Meeting

All BSC Members are invited to attend the Brightlingsea Harbour Leisure Users Stakeholder Meeting at the club on Tuesday 16 October at 18.00. At this meeting the Harbour Commission will make a presentation of its current activities and forthcoming plans for the harbour, after which there will be an opportunity for questions and discussion. This is your chance to put any questions you wish to the Chairman of the Harbour Commissioners and the

Published 13:19 on 8 Oct 2018
Congratulations To The Cat Fest Winners

A great weekend of sailing, camaraderie and partying was had by all during Cat Fest 2018. The event incorporated the National Championships of the F18, Nacra 15, Tornado and Spitfire Classes as well a traveller event for the Shearwaters and Slow and Fast handicap fleets. For the F18s racing started on Friday and the fleet raced a total of nine races, whilst for the other classes is was six races over Saturday and

Published 11:10 on 1 Oct 2018