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The BSC Big Olympics Beach Party
We're getting the summer holidays off to a great start with our BSC Big Olympics Beach Party on Friday 26 July. With the Olympic Opening Ceremony showing on the TV, music, food, drink and Pétanque on the beach, join us to show our support for the British Sailing Team and celebrate the start of the 2024 Paris Olympics.. The event is open to all members, including cadet night parent members, and their guests.
Published 12:33 on 22 Jul 2024
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Pyefleet Week 2024 - Full Info And Online Entry Available
Pyefleet Week 2024 is just around the corner, and will kick off with Registration and the Carole Cruickshank Memorial Pursuit Race on Saturday 3 August, with racing and a full social programme from Sunday 4 to Friday 9 August. All the information you need to participate both afloat and ashore can now be found at www.pyefleetweek.com where online entry is also now open. Even if you aren't racing in Pyefleet Week don't
Published 14:58 on 16 Jul 2024
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A Social Summer Ahead At BSC
As summer finally begins to show her face and the school holidays approach, here is a quick update on what's happening socially at BSC in July and August: Fundraising Coffee Morning No 3 On Saturday 20 July we have Fundraising Coffee Morning No 3. We've got a special treat for this one as Letty Heppell is going to be running a special Beach School session for
Published 14:48 on 16 Jul 2024
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BSC Beach Club Fun Fridays Are Back!
Summer is nearly here and the BSC Beach Club Fun Fridays will get underway again on Friday 17 May! Scheduled to coincide with Friday evening high waters, these informal sessions offer supported sailing in sight of the club, a chilled end of week vibe, fun for members of all ages, try sailing opportunities, yummy food and of course the bar will be open! The sailing events will take place from 6pm on 17
Published 14:32 on 20 Apr 2024
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BSC Women & Girls Day - 6 May 2024
Calling all BSC Ladies! Come along for a day all about celebrating women on the water. Whether you are a competent sailor or first timer, there will be something for everyone so please join us from 10am to 3pm on bank holiday Monday 6 May 2024. We plan to be on the water in BODs and RIBs so please wear weather appropriate clothing and a buoyancy aid (if you are new to sailing we
Published 11:49 on 15 Apr 2024
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BSC Coffee Morning Fundraiser
Join us from 10:30am on Saturday 4 May for the first of our new monthly BSC Coffee Morning Fundraisers. Enjoy great company and the best view in town with delicious home made cakes and savouries and freshly brewed cafetière ground coffee and a selection of teas. We'll also have a Fundraising Raffle and a Jumble Sale of books, jigsaws and toys. All members and their guests are welcome! Racing starts at 11:00am so
Published 11:34 on 15 Apr 2024
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AGM Elects New Officers and General Committee
A very productive and positive AGM was held in the club house on Monday 1 April 2024. With 65 voting members and a number of cadets and affiliate members present the meeting was a very positive and proactive opportunity for the General Committee and Treasurer to update the club on activities in 2023, bring them up to date on plans going forwards and receive input and suggestions from the members. Having had a year
Published 12:19 on 2 Apr 2024
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RIP Myrna Ekeroth
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of BSC Member Myrna Ekeroth on Wednesday 13 March 2024, following a short period of illness with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia. Myrna and her husband Lars had been active members of the club for some years and enjoyed dinghy cruising, kayaking and participating in social events. They were also a familiar sight walking their dog Polly along the Promenade, stopping to chat along the way. A
Published 16:07 on 30 Mar 2024
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2024 Club Racing Documents & Course Card Now Online
With the new season now underway you can find all the 2024 Club Racing documents, including the sailing instructions and the new 2024 Course Card, in our Club Racing Documents section of the website. Printed copies of the course card are available from the club. The full 2024 Sailing Programme is also now online and if you haven't yet volunteered for your duties you simply need to log into the
Published 16:43 on 25 Mar 2024
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CORRECTION to BSC AGM 2024 - Final AGM Agenda and Papers
An omission was spotted on the list of those standing for the General Committee, which should have included David Chivers and Mark Holland. Below please find the updated Final Agenda with the corrected full list of nominations. Our apologies for any confusion or inconvenience this may have caused. BSC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2024 The Annual General Meeting will be held in the Clubhouse, Brightlingsea
Published 09:42 on 6 Mar 2024
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2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM)
The Annual General Meeting of Brightlingsea Sailing Club will take place on Easter Monday 1st April 2024 at 11:00 in the clubhouse. All members are invited and encouraged to attend the meeting. Officer and General Committee Member nomination forms are available from enquiries@sailbrightlingsea.com (General Committee). Completed Officer and General Committee Nomination Forms, Rule Change Proposals or Motions for the Meeting must be submitted to the General Committee by 3rd March
Published 13:10 on 28 Jan 2024
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RIP John Henderson
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of long standing BSC member John Henderson, who died peacefully on 6 November 2023 surrounded by his family, just a few days short of his 84th birthday. John, his wife Pat and their daughters Tania and Nicky joined the sailing club over 40 years ago when the girls began attending Tuesday Night Cadets, and he remained an active member right up until this season.
Published 15:14 on 19 Nov 2023
