There are three Toppers for sale at the club at the moment. So we will be haveing them all out on display in the Topper Park for anyone to have a look at.
If your in the market to buy a Topper then come and have a look.
Later in the month we will be running a check out your Topper day, if you would like your Topper check out let Peter or Jane know.
News and Views for the Youth of Shutstoke Sailing Club
Friday 8 July 2011
Monday 20 June 2011
The weather was a little kinder
We went sailing, we did a race, no one capsized (except Dylon so no chage there).
Out on the water was Sean, Eve, Cloe, Georga Hanah, Guy and of course Dylon also a staring role from Laura who help Guy in the Pico.
it was really good to see so many of you on the water and to actually do some sailing instead of just fighting for our lives.
Next weekend is the club Regata - so fun and games on the Saturday and also a Junior Race on the Sunday. Saturday is a good family time with fun and games on and off the water.
Jane and I will be joining in the fun and games on Saturday so Sharks will have a whole day to be on the water. If you want to borrow a club boat make sure you are down before 10:00 as at 11:00 the fun starts on the water and that's were Jane and I will be.
Out on the water was Sean, Eve, Cloe, Georga Hanah, Guy and of course Dylon also a staring role from Laura who help Guy in the Pico.
it was really good to see so many of you on the water and to actually do some sailing instead of just fighting for our lives.
Next weekend is the club Regata - so fun and games on the Saturday and also a Junior Race on the Sunday. Saturday is a good family time with fun and games on and off the water.
Jane and I will be joining in the fun and games on Saturday so Sharks will have a whole day to be on the water. If you want to borrow a club boat make sure you are down before 10:00 as at 11:00 the fun starts on the water and that's were Jane and I will be.
Tuesday 14 June 2011
Please give it a rest Mr Windy
Yes it was a bit blowy on Saturday. But we did brave it out, with Jane taking Blueberry and Hanna out on one Pico and Brian taking Guy out on the other. Will, Dylon and Sean each went out on Toppers.
Dylon had fun seeing how many times he could go for a swim, I think it was 4 times. Will did well only going over once (that I saw) and Sean managed stayed upright all by himself.
James was out racing in both the afternoon races, so Sean and I took a Pico out for the last race just as the wind droped and we had to float arround.
So lets try again next Saturday for some nice weather.
Dylon had fun seeing how many times he could go for a swim, I think it was 4 times. Will did well only going over once (that I saw) and Sean managed stayed upright all by himself.
James was out racing in both the afternoon races, so Sean and I took a Pico out for the last race just as the wind droped and we had to float arround.
So lets try again next Saturday for some nice weather.
Monday 6 June 2011
So the weather man said nice light winds
It didn't turn out to be light winds, a few Sharks turned up and thought better of it, that is all except Will who took to the water sharing a Pico with Tom and proceeded to helm. So in the end he had great time and didn't fall in once although to hear Tom talk it was very close at times.
We really need to get ready for the Club Regata, this is the main family fun day at the club and is great fun no matter the weather. The fun day is on Saturday 25th June with racing taking part on the Sunday.
Calling Sharks parents - Jane and I have a few dates we would like some help with as well as trying to get some of the more expiranced sailors to give up some time to run sessions for the more expiranced Sharks. If you can help out then please let Jane and I know.
We really need to get ready for the Club Regata, this is the main family fun day at the club and is great fun no matter the weather. The fun day is on Saturday 25th June with racing taking part on the Sunday.
Calling Sharks parents - Jane and I have a few dates we would like some help with as well as trying to get some of the more expiranced sailors to give up some time to run sessions for the more expiranced Sharks. If you can help out then please let Jane and I know.
Tuesday 31 May 2011
Going For Gold May Winner
The winner of the May Going for Gold Jenny Williams Gold cup is new Shark Amy Well done to her, see below to see how you can gain points to be the June winner.
All Sharks go for a Swim
Well another weekend with very high winds, so we thought we would have a go out on the water this week anyway.
New Shark Amy did brilliantly, even though it was her first go on a Topper, she stayed afloat (mostly).
There was Will, Amy, Rory and Gemma all battling well in the strong wind one moment and the next a strong squall came through and all decided to go for a swim. Racing round getting all back afloat, this didn’t last long.
In the end we came back ashore and had a hot drink to warm up.
All stayed ashore apart from Rory and Will that went out again a Pico to see if they could keep it upright. With a lot of dancing around the deck they managed for the most part to stay upright. There constant cheers and screams of laughter told me they were having fun. Excellent sailing lads.
Well done to all that had a go, hopefully we will have better wind next Saturday.
New Shark Amy did brilliantly, even though it was her first go on a Topper, she stayed afloat (mostly).
There was Will, Amy, Rory and Gemma all battling well in the strong wind one moment and the next a strong squall came through and all decided to go for a swim. Racing round getting all back afloat, this didn’t last long.
In the end we came back ashore and had a hot drink to warm up.
All stayed ashore apart from Rory and Will that went out again a Pico to see if they could keep it upright. With a lot of dancing around the deck they managed for the most part to stay upright. There constant cheers and screams of laughter told me they were having fun. Excellent sailing lads.
Well done to all that had a go, hopefully we will have better wind next Saturday.
Monday 16 May 2011
The wind did blow
Sorry for the delay posting, but I've been out at sea for 5 days sailing the south coast any way here is my report for the 7th.
The forcast for bad weather could have put a few off, but Will, Ben and Kattie had great fun on the water. Will expertly put into practice the tacking land drills from last week before entering into the last race so 20 points for him. James helmed his Dad's Laser 2000 in two races so also picked up 20 poimts. Ben and Kattie helped Jane sail a Pico and are looking forward to the next two weeks when they are booked onto the RYA Stage 1&2. So that means no Sharks for a few weeks while Jane and I help 5 new possible Sharks get to the water. If you have your own boat take part in the Club racing. Remember there are 10 points per race. That's what Eve did om Thursday night and went into an ealy lead.
The forcast for bad weather could have put a few off, but Will, Ben and Kattie had great fun on the water. Will expertly put into practice the tacking land drills from last week before entering into the last race so 20 points for him. James helmed his Dad's Laser 2000 in two races so also picked up 20 poimts. Ben and Kattie helped Jane sail a Pico and are looking forward to the next two weeks when they are booked onto the RYA Stage 1&2. So that means no Sharks for a few weeks while Jane and I help 5 new possible Sharks get to the water. If you have your own boat take part in the Club racing. Remember there are 10 points per race. That's what Eve did om Thursday night and went into an ealy lead.
Sunday 1 May 2011
Going for Gold Jenny Williams Gold Monthly Cup
Each month we will be awarding this fantastic Gold cup the the winning Sharks of the Going for gold Challenge. Watch out next week to see a photo of the winner.
Saturday 30 April 2011
Strips on the water is never a good sign
As Jane and I arrived in the morning the pond look like someone was getting it ready for a swimming gala, with stripes all across the water making it look like lanes in a swimming pool.
Being the brave souls we are, we set out in our boat to check the conditions. The high winds were not to bad running at Force 4.5, but when the gust came through (at what felt like Force 6) spinning as they came, we eventually found ourselves in the water. Other brave souls that went out in the morning was Dylon and Rory, both went for a swim, with Rory managing to do a 360 with a difference, bow over stern, which is not easy in an Oppy.
After speaking with the officer of the day, who felt just for a change he would give Sharks the other end of the pond, the end were the worst of the winds was, Jane and I decided that land drills were long over due.
So a Topper was set up in the shelter of the Topper Park and we looked at tacking the bow of boat through the wind. Our group Guy, Hannah, Will, Dylon and Rory all took it in turns to practise best practice when Tacking.
Key points - Look behind you to see all is clear. Push away the tiller. WAIT for the boom to come over (Dylon). Move across the boat with the foot towards the rear of the boat first. Rotate the tiller extension so as to straiten the rudder. Sit down on the other side and face forward, steering behind your back until you are ready to change hands.
The star of the land drill was Guy, very closely followed by Hannah. So just add water is all that is needed.
We finished off by going through a few notes. All had a good time especially when we looked out onto the water to see the bottom of quite a few boats.
Being the brave souls we are, we set out in our boat to check the conditions. The high winds were not to bad running at Force 4.5, but when the gust came through (at what felt like Force 6) spinning as they came, we eventually found ourselves in the water. Other brave souls that went out in the morning was Dylon and Rory, both went for a swim, with Rory managing to do a 360 with a difference, bow over stern, which is not easy in an Oppy.
After speaking with the officer of the day, who felt just for a change he would give Sharks the other end of the pond, the end were the worst of the winds was, Jane and I decided that land drills were long over due.
So a Topper was set up in the shelter of the Topper Park and we looked at tacking the bow of boat through the wind. Our group Guy, Hannah, Will, Dylon and Rory all took it in turns to practise best practice when Tacking.
Key points - Look behind you to see all is clear. Push away the tiller. WAIT for the boom to come over (Dylon). Move across the boat with the foot towards the rear of the boat first. Rotate the tiller extension so as to straiten the rudder. Sit down on the other side and face forward, steering behind your back until you are ready to change hands.
The star of the land drill was Guy, very closely followed by Hannah. So just add water is all that is needed.
We finished off by going through a few notes. All had a good time especially when we looked out onto the water to see the bottom of quite a few boats.
Sunday 24 April 2011
Light Winds with a twist 23rd April
There was an excellent turn out on Saturday with Ben, Chloe, Eve, Gemma, Sean, Will, Dillon and Frayer and new to Sharks Katie.
There was a lot of flowting about as the wind was so light, we had a few races, seeing who could fishtail their boat arround a triangler course. I'm not sure who won the race as it took so long, the overal winner was the weather. After some fun and games with Ben getting a dunking, I believe assisted by his helm, we slowly made our way back in.
After a quick refreshment break we went back out to drift round 7 and back in to put the boats away. Just as we were comming back the wind got up. Eve was sailing her Dad's Laser and went for a swim, she needs to eat more pies, not enough weight on the centre board. Ben got cought and lost the Sprit from the Oppy and lost all power ending up along the shore. Jane and I were both in a Pico and had to hang out to keep it upright. So there was even more fun and games getting the boats in than early in the afternoon.
We were delighted to see so many and all had a fun afternoon. The winner of the word quiz from the collected balls off the water was Katie who managed to not only make a word but a few lines of a song.
We were a bit late stating this week as Jane and I were on a course in the morining. Can we ask that we try to be all there ready to get on the water by 1:00.
There was a lot of flowting about as the wind was so light, we had a few races, seeing who could fishtail their boat arround a triangler course. I'm not sure who won the race as it took so long, the overal winner was the weather. After some fun and games with Ben getting a dunking, I believe assisted by his helm, we slowly made our way back in.
After a quick refreshment break we went back out to drift round 7 and back in to put the boats away. Just as we were comming back the wind got up. Eve was sailing her Dad's Laser and went for a swim, she needs to eat more pies, not enough weight on the centre board. Ben got cought and lost the Sprit from the Oppy and lost all power ending up along the shore. Jane and I were both in a Pico and had to hang out to keep it upright. So there was even more fun and games getting the boats in than early in the afternoon.
We were delighted to see so many and all had a fun afternoon. The winner of the word quiz from the collected balls off the water was Katie who managed to not only make a word but a few lines of a song.
We were a bit late stating this week as Jane and I were on a course in the morining. Can we ask that we try to be all there ready to get on the water by 1:00.
Thursday 21 April 2011
Shustoke Sharks Going for Gold at the 2012 Olymipics
All Sharks have been entered into the RYA Gold Challenge.So what's the Gold Challenge?
We will be awarding points for attending sailing events up to the 2012 Olympics.
10 points for attending a 3 to 5 hours coached session, that includes our normal Saturday afternoon Sharks session. Or compete in a club race.
20 points for attending an over 6 hour session, such as the RYA Stage three course. Also competing in a Open meeting race.
What can I win?
The possibilities are incredible - we will be awarding individual prizes each month as well entering into the national prizes. More details on this to come.
Check the league table for April.
This months winner gets a new Roster Boyance Aid
Monday 11 April 2011
Sharks Open Day 9th April 2011
Eight Sharks took to the water on the 9th in some cases into the water. Sean was first with an excellent capsize, then James with a most spectacular head first drive of the top of an upturning Topper and Cloe could just not saty out of the water. The weather was fine the wind good and all that came along had a good sail.
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