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Budworth GP14 Open - Race report 2024
Budworth SC Northern Bell GP14 Open Sunday 2 nd June 2024 Race Report The night before an Open even tends to be a quiet affair, not at Budworth! We played host to an evening with Criag Mitchell who is an Umpire in the Sail GP series and we had 40 members and guests from the Open. Whilst Craig was getting ready for the Canadian event
Published 21:02 on 9 Jun 2024
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RNLI Challenge 2024
Next Sundays racing (16th Jun 2024) will be an exciting special event! Instead of the usual three fleet races we will be hosting two 1.5 hour pursuit races! If you haven't pursuit raced before then we encourage you to come and give it a go. Pursuit racing is a format not often used at Budworth and is fantastic fun, whether you get the biggest headstart in a Topper or are chasing the fleet
Published 19:50 on 5 Jun 2024
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Commodore's weekend and Pirate Day - book now
It's that wonderful, sunny time of year again and with that brings our annual Commodore's weekend! It's a fun filled weekend: On Saturday we will enjoy the Pirates Day and the BBQ which are both pre-bookable ticket events. Booking is now live online (see the link below) Pirates Day is £5 including lunch deal for those taking part (children need to be 8yrs or over) it's enormous fun for the kids
Published 11:13 on 4 Jun 2024
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GP14 Open
Entries now open for the Budworth Northern Bell GP14 open. Click here to go to Entry page Budworth GP14 fleet is proud to play host again for this years event on Sunday 2nd June. First race starts at 11.25am and the galley will be on hand during to the day providing all with delicious food and drink to keep all the competitors fuelled and ready for action. Why not camp
Published 21:55 on 12 May 2024
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Club Open Day - Monday 6th May
Budworth's iconic open day returns. With free entry and no need to book, there will be sailing joy rides for all ages. There's no prior experience or equipment required, we'll provide everything you need, and an experienced helm to be with. Examples of all the different boats sailed at the club will be on display as well as lots of people happy to tell you all about this wonderful sport. Our galley will
Published 12:00 on 15 Apr 2024
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March Icebreaker 2024
Budworth's icebreaker series returns! The ever popular 3 Sunday series this year runs on the 17th, 24th and 31st March and is the perfect thing to get you "warmed"(?) up for this years fantastic array of sailing. Whether you've been dreaming of sailing and boat polishing since the Boxing Day bash finished or a little taste of spring has whetted your appetite: I hope to see you there! This open event has categories
Published 16:08 on 1 Mar 2024
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Gybe Talking 2024
Gybe Talking Returns We are delighted to announce that following the enormous success last year, the Gybe talking series will be running again this year. The sessions are interactive and fun and aimed primarily at our newer sailors (although all are welcome) to provide some theory to put into practice when the new season starts. Our dates are as follows: 10th Jan - Introduction to Racing and the course
Published 22:22 on 17 Jan 2024
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Boxing Day Bash Open 2023
The Budworth Boxing Day Bash charity event returns again this year. Open to sailors from near and far, we can't wait to share the festive cheer on the water with friends in aid of this fantastic cause, the RNLI. This event features 2 handicap races starting at 12pm, with a briefing at 11:30am. There will be starts for (subject to numbers) single handers, double handers and juniors. It's the perfect thing to roll up
Published 00:00 on 4 Dec 2023
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JAYS end of Season Party
Saturday 11th November The Junior, Youth and Supporters end of season party is a great chance for our young sailors (and older supporters) to unwind and enjoy time off the water at the end of the season. Don't forget to book in advance to attend this event, including but not limited to a hog roast and ice cream!
Published 19:21 on 1 Nov 2023
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RS200 Open Event Report
A record entry of 18 boats enjoyed a competitive day's racing with a South Easterly force 2-3 wind which held for the duration of the event. Race officer, Steve Hayward, was able to set a windward/leeward course between marks D and X which allowed for plenty of tactical moves and place changing both upwind and downwind. Race 1 was won by top helm and crew, Chris and Evie Pickles from
Published 18:59 on 1 Nov 2023
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Laying-up buffet and annual prize giving
With the years main points sailing now officially concluded your hard working class captains are busy totting up points and collecting in trophies! Come along to an evening of fun and food with great friends to celebrate this year's sailing achievements.
Published 00:00 on 1 Nov 2023
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Northern Travellers Solo Open 2023
The penultimate round of the 2023 Northern Travellers Solo Championship took place at Budworth Sailing Club on Saturday, 7 th October. The event attracted 24 entries including 10 visitors from various clubs around the region and took the format of 1 race before lunch followed by 2 back to back races in the afternoon. Sailing conditions were perfect with a southerly breeze and warm sunshine allowing PRO Jon Chapman assisted by ARO
Published 19:12 on 22 Oct 2023