News
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RIP Eric Rust - UPDATED Funeral Wed 7 Dec
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of former BSC Commodore Eric Rust who passed away on Sunday 13 November 2022. Having watched racing at Oulton Broad and Felixstowe with interest earlier in his life, Eric took up sailing at the age of 40 and soon after started racing an Enterprise, bought from Brightlingsea, at Bletchley Sailing Club. A few years later his work brought him to Colchester and he started
Published 18:16 on 15 Nov 2022
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BSC at Christmas
After two winters of Covid restrictions we are delighted that this year BSC will be offering a full programme of Christmas activities. Please join us for: BSC/CYC Joint Cadet Christmas Party - Saturday 3 December from 6pm Brightlingsea Sailing Club and Colne Yacht Club Cadets are invited to join us for the 2022 Joint BSC / CYC Cadet Party and Prize Giving on Saturday 3 December from 18:00.
Published 15:52 on 8 Nov 2022
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Fair Winds Your Majesty And Thank You
We are so saddened to learn the news from Buckingham Palace and we all mourn the passing of Her Majesty The Queen. The Queen has been a steady hand on the tiller of our lives for over 70 years. She shared our love of the sea, spending many happy days afloat, in particular aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia. Our photograph shows The Queen sailing the Royal Dragon Bluebottle with the Duke of Edinburgh shortly after
Published 20:30 on 8 Sep 2022
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Regatta Weekend at BSC
July 16 and 17 is Brightlingsea Regatta and once again BSC will be playing a focal role in this much loved annual event. There's something for everyone over the course of the weekend including the return of the Saturday Night Firework Spectacular so do come down and join in the fun when you can. Here's a quick overview of what's on when: Saturday 16 July 10am to midnight
Published 16:02 on 14 Jul 2022
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Friday Family Fun BBQs and the River Start Series are Back!
The weather forecast is looking great for this weekend and we have the perfect activities planned to allow you to take advantage of the glorious conditions. On Friday evening join us for our first Friday Family Fun BBQ of the year. Armin and his team will be firing up the barbie and throwing on the bangers and burgers with food ready from around 7pm. Afloat on Friday night we will have both supported
Published 12:25 on 5 Jul 2022
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RIP Robin Gibbon - Honorary Life Member
Sad news reaches us that Robin Gibbon, a past owner of BOD C14 Aina, quietly slipped anchor on the 19th of May, at the age of 93. Robin and his brother Bill owned Aina from the mid 1950s until the late 70s and were keen supporters of the BOD fleet. Robin was also a great supporter of BSC and remained an honorary life member of BSC until his death. He is survived by his wife
Published 16:52 on 7 Jun 2022
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BSC's Eggcellent Easter Egg Hunt Is Back!
Join us on Sunday 17th April 2022 between 11am and 2pm for the Brightlingsea Sailing Club Eggcellent Easter Egg Hunt! Come and join us for Easter fun and win a prize! All you have to do is:- For under 7's a hunt with a map - collect all the stamps! or Complete a cryptic clue sheet! £3.50 per Child. Must have an accompanying adult per child/group Please contact
Published 08:20 on 6 Apr 2022
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BSC AGM 2022 Monday 18 April - Final Agenda
The Annual General Meeting of Brightlingsea Sailing Club will take place on Easter Monday 18 April 2022 at 11:00 in the clubhouse. All members are invited and encouraged to attend the meeting. Everyone is reminded to bring warm layers as we may have the doors and windows open to ensure good ventilation and the seating will be well spaced to minimise the Covid risk. The Commodore and Officers will have a number of interesting
Published 00:00 on 1 Apr 2022
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BSC Mirror Fleet Gears Up For The 2022 Season
The BSC Mirror Fleet continues to go from strength to strength and we are delighted to see that already several new faces will joining the fleet for the 2022 season. We are incredibly lucky that this new Mirror initiative is being led by multi-class World Champion Malcolm Goodwin, able supported by our Cadet Captains Craig Bond and Letty Heppell, and a host of highly experienced parents and members, who between them are supporting a full
Published 18:51 on 17 Mar 2022
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Winter Working Parties - Dates For Your Diary
After two season of reduced programmes and Covid related interruptions, we are all looking forward to being able to start the 2022 season on time on 26 March and to a great year with a full programme of sailing. In order to get the club ready for the season ahead we will have our usual working parties over three weekends in March. It really is a case of many hands make light work and
Published 20:41 on 16 Jan 2022
