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Jubilee Day - Saturday 4th June, we're having a Picnic!
As part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations, Budworth plans to celebrate the event on Saturday 4th June. There is normal Recreational sailing in the morning, followed by Saturday Main Points racing starting at 14:00. The racing day will be accompanied by a FREE 'Picnic by the Lake' finger buffet and Jubilee Cake available to all members during the afternoon. Everyone is invited to join in, share food and have fun. The bar will be
Published 08:55 on 24 May 2022
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Midweek sailing Border Counties Series @ Budworth 2022- Event report
Budworth sailing club, based at the heart of Cheshire and the proud recipient of the RYA sailing club of the year award, hosted the second event of the year, in the fun Border Counties Midweek series, held on Tuesdays! Twenty-two competitors were welcomed with sun, warmth, and for sailors, the most important, wind. There was a terrific turn out from Windsford Flash sailing club with seven boats, equalling the home turn
Published 22:18 on 20 May 2022
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Commodore's May Newsletter
Dear Member, If you have always dreamed of sailing off into the sunset but haven't yet planned how to manage it, start by getting yourself and your crew prepared. At Budworth, we plan a sailing program to meet the needs of virtually everyone of any age or ability. For all members, including those who have recently started their sailing journey, it is possible to 'live the dream'. Set time aside in the mid-week to
Published 22:01 on 20 May 2022
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Solo Training Day 2022
The annual Solo Training Day was held on a bright and blustery day at the Club with a constant 15 mph WSW wind gusting to 25 mph in the afternoon. Expert coaching was once again provided by our own Phil Barnes and Luke Shaw who were assisted by Bill Kenyon. A simple windward/leeward course from AH to E was set for the morning session which focussed on upwind sailing, in
Published 10:42 on 13 May 2022
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Midweek sailing with the Border Counties @ Budworth 2022
Next Tuesday 17th May sees the Budworth leg of the Border Counties Series. For those lucky enough to be free that day there is no better way to spend the afternoon! With three races from 11am, open to all dinghies in a single handicap fleet. Bring yourself, a picnic, and a fiver for a great day out. There will be prizes available for the top three, the first double hander and the first Budworth boat.
Published 09:27 on 10 May 2022
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Italian night quiz
The Budworth Italian night quiz is now live. Follow the link below to access the PDF!
Published 19:26 on 29 Apr 2022
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Budworth Easter Open Day Roundup
Another hugely successful open day at Budworth. We were, once again, blessed with a dry day, some sunshine and enough breeze to keep everyone entertained. Thanks to the help of our brilliant team of volunteers, over 150 members of the public took to the water and experienced sailing, many for the first time. Whilst the fleet captains introduced their dinghy and boards classes to our visitors, the front of house team made
Published 07:13 on 29 Apr 2022
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Commodore's April Newsletter
Dear Member, It has been great to see that most members from juniors to grand masters alike, have already set up their rigs and tried out the winds and waters of our mere as the start of our 2022 season began. Champagne Sailing We were blessed by light winds and warm temperatures on Bank Holiday Monday, 18 th April for the first of our two public Open Days.Roadside signage
Published 09:41 on 25 Apr 2022
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Italian Night @Budworth Saturday 30th April
Diaries at the ready, Budworth are going on a whistle stop tour of the Italian Peninsula! Irresistible and authentic Italian dishes and much more, packed with fresh and flavoursome Italian ingredients and yummy desserts. A Spring celebration to kick-start a fantastic sailing season at the club. Book a table today! The bar will be open for pre-dinner refreshments from 5pm. This is a ticket only event, tickets can be purchased
Published 18:10 on 4 Apr 2022
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Return of the Wednesday night
Don't forget, with the clocks now firmly set on summertime, we see the return of Wednesday night Sailing! The series commences with one race this Wednesday 6th April at 7pm. There will be two fleets racing, Lasers and handicap. The sailing will be followed by a well earned hot meal for £7.50 per head (please order before you go on the water).
Published 17:10 on 4 Apr 2022