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Race Report: Budworth S.C. Snipe Open – 15th & 16th September 2018
23 Boats took part in the Budworth Snipe Open meeting on the 15th and 16th September. Seven travellers took on the local sailors including Malcolm and Iso Tipler all the way from the Orkney Islands. The first days racing got underway at 1.15 in very shifty and gusty conditions, as the day progressed the wind built from a force two to a three and swung more westerly which settled down the conditions slightly.
Published 17:14 on 19 Sep 2018
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Race Report: 24 Hour Race - Southport, 8th & 9th September 2018
Budworth's 2018, Southport 24 hour race For Budworth, Southport's marathon 24 hour race turned out to be an epic weekend with everything: heavy rain to the tiniest glimpse of sunshine, drifting to death rolls, parties to hangovers, setacks and heroism, ultimately to end with trophies and the best aggregate result for the combined Budworth teams ever. All was interspaced with great sailing, comradeship and the togetherness of all who attended, be it
Published 14:38 on 14 Sep 2018
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Snipe Open - 15th & 16th September 2018
The Budworth Snipe Open meeting will take place over the weekend of 15th & 16th September, with the first race at 13:00. The Notice of Race and Entry form: Sailing Instructions: Entry is £16 / boat. Lunch, snacks and cakes in the galley over the day and the bar will be open after
Published 13:51 on 1 Sep 2018
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Open Day - Bank Holiday Monday - 27th August
Budworth Sailing club is pleased to throw open it's doors to the public and offer the chance to try sailing this Bank Holiday. Sailing is a great sport for all ages and we are keen to encourage people to join us and find out what it's all about. On Monday we will have a number of our experienced helms around to take you for a joy ride in a two handed boat. A number of
Published 19:11 on 22 Aug 2018
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Wednesday End of Series Event - 29th August 2018
1 hour pursuit race starting at 7pm followed by three course meal and prize giving. Tickets £10.00 pp from Ali Cormack, Katie Guess or Bill Kenyon. Details in attached poster.
Published 15:26 on 2 Aug 2018
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Race Report: 12 Hour Race - Southport, 30th June 2018
On the 30 th June, a team of seven youths from Budworth made up one of 23 boats who descended on Southport to compete for the title at this year's junior 12 hour race. After last year's honourable third, they were anxious to get on the water. With an 8am start and despite the shifty, offshore wind, Nick Devereux and Matthew Williams expertly managed the downward leg to find themselves second
Published 18:39 on 9 Jul 2018
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Commodore's Weekend - 7th & 8th of July
The Commodore's Weekend is on 7th and 8th July. Saturday is for fun and games, and watching England play Sweden. Lots of fun and (probably wet) games spaced over the day. Saturday evening is the social; there will be a meal and live music from Elephant Juice. Tickets are £15 for adults, £7 for juniors from WebCollect . Sunday is for racing. The attached poster has more details
Published 14:42 on 24 Jun 2018
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Laser Open - 1st July 2018
The Budworth Laser Open meeting will take place on Sunday the 1st July, with the first race at 11am. Brief details are in the flyer: The Notice of Race and Entry form: Sailing Instructions: Entry is only £10 / boat. Lunch, snacks and cakes in the galley over the day and the bar
Published 20:44 on 15 Jun 2018
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Safety
Lead RIB Safety Helm – Paula McKenna My role here at BSC is great – as freelance outdoor instructor, I believe I have the best job in the world! I applied for this post back in February 2018, after having a full season at the Club the year before assisting the training arm with safety. I started powerboating at a young age and have held my RYA Powerboat Level 2 for almost
Published 16:37 on 9 Jun 2018
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Race Report - Budworth S.C GP14 Open – 3rd June 2018
A glorious sunny day greeted the sailors arriving at Budworth Mere last Sunday, with a light westerly wind hopes rose that a thermal wind would arrive. But by the time the race briefing by PRO Russell Cormack was completed it seemed that was not going to happen, with the wind unable to decide between southwest or northwest. As one visitor commented, "well, we always expect shifty winds at Budworth!" However the first race
Published 16:29 on 9 Jun 2018