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Osprey Top Helm - 17 May 2008
Saturday 17 May sees the long awaited return of the "real" Osprey Top Helm. The top four boats from last season will take part in a total of four races with each helm competing in a race in each boat.
This event, in which helms are competing for the Ken Robertson Trophy (displayed in the Clubhouse), has not been sailed for a number of years.
The first race will start at 14:30 hrs. Results will be posted in due course.
Posted: 13 May 2008 15:31
Sailing Report - week ended 11 May 2008
The Sailing Report for the week ended 11 May 2008 is now available to download.
Thank you to Wendy Kennan for preparing it and for submitting regular reports to the local press.
Posted: 13 May 2008 09:32
MBSC May 2008 News Sheet published
The MBSC May 2008 News Sheet, the second of an occasional series of news sheets, which aims to keep you informed of some of the activities that have taken place or will be taking place in the near future, has just been published on the web site.
Thank you again to vice-president, Malcolm Woolcock, for his work in preparing this.
Posted: 8 May 2008 09:58
Quiz night - Friday 18 April 2008
There will be a Quiz Night in the Clubhouse on Friday 18 April 2008 starting at 20:00 hours.
For more information contact Kate Baldwin.
Posted: 17 April 2008 14:28
19 April 2008 sailing cancelled
As a result of the shortage of Pier Head volunteers to run the racing, the Sailing Committee has taken the decision to cancel the race scheduled for Saturday 19 April 2008.
There will be racing on Sunday 20 April 2008 - the first race in the Club Champion series.
Posted: 15 April 2008 13:24
Social with the staff of Camborne school Friday 25 April 2008
There will be a social get together with the staff of Camborne school on Friday 25 April at 20:00 hrs in the Clubhouse. The event will include pool and darts competitions (volunteers required to play as representatives of the Club).
Pasties will be available on the evening if ordered through Malcolm Woolcock prior to the event.
Posted: 14 April 2008 09:45
Club Laser sailor third in Youth Nationals
Congratulations to John Currie who has finished 3rd overall in the Laser Radial Fleet at the Youth Nationals held last week (29 March 2008 to 4 April 2008) at Pwllheli Sailing Club, North Wales. A fantastic result in a very competitive fleet of 85 entries.
Also, very well done to George Cousins who finished 11th overall in the Laser Standard fleet.
See the full results for all classes on the event web site for more information.
Posted: 7 April 2008 09:44
Club Lasers at 2008 RYA Youth Nationals
This week (29 March 2008 to 4 April 2008) two of our Laser sailors are competing in the 2008 RYA Youth Nationals, the premier event in the UK Youth Calendar, and trials to select the sailors to represent Team GBR at the 2008 ISAF Youth World Championships. George Cousins is competing in the Laser Standard Class and John Currie is competing in the Laser Radial Class.
The event is taking place at Pwllheli Sailing Club. For more information and results refer to the event web site.
Posted: 31 March 2008 12:21
Launching Party - Saturday 22 March 2008
The Club's Launching Party will take place in the Clubhouse on Saturday 22 March 2008 starting at 19:30 hours. A Bangers and Mash Supper may be ordered in advance - £4 per person. Please contact your class captain or Helen Greig on 07789955013 to book.
Posted: 11 March 2008 16:58
TSYT adventures - Friday 7 March 2008
Just to remind you, tomorrow evening two of our younger sailors will tell us about their adventures in TSYT (Tall Ships Youth Trust) tall ships on the high seas. The presentations will take place in the Clubhouse at 19:30 hours.
Posted: 6 March 2008 14:38
MBSC March 2008 News Sheet published
The MBSC March 2008 News Sheet, the first of an occasional series of news sheets, which will hopefully keep you informed of some of the activities that have taken place or will be taking place in the near future, has just been published on the web site.
Thank you to vice-president, Malcolm Woolcock, for his work in preparing this.
Posted: 4 March 2008 16:10
Rosie Chapman wins first 2008 RYA Olympic Classes Spring Series event
Last weekend (23-24 February 2008) Ally Martin and Rosie Chapman won the woman's 470 class in the first of the 2008 RYA Olympic Classes Spring Series events. The series, which is compulsory for all RYA Olympic Development and Transition squad members, provides keen competition and this first event gave sailors the chance to test their mettle at the home of the 2012 Olympic Regatta - the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy.
The next event in the series will take place at Hayling Island Sailing Club on 10-11 May 2008
Posted: 26 February 2008 10:29
2008 Year Book now online
The Club's 2008 Year Book is now available for download from the web site. Also available to download are the new 2008 courses.
The web site will be updated to reflect the new sailing instructions in due course.
Posted: 14 February 2008 18:22
2008 Winter Programme update
The 2008 Winter Programme has now been updated; it now contains events for nearly every Friday until the end of March.
Posted: 28 January 2008 19:47
2008 Sailing Season starts 22 March
The first race of the 2008 Sailing Season will take place on Easter Saturday (22 March) starting at 14:30 hours. Tides will be perfect. Hopefully the weather will be too.
There will be a launching party in the Clubhouse in the evening.
Posted: 22 January 2008 12:10
Hon. Starter
The Club is looking for someone to undertake the duties of Hon. Starter. The position is an important role within the Club; the duties are interesting and varied - see the forum post by the Sailing Secretary for more information.
Posted: 5 January 2008 12:55
2008 Winter programme
The 2008 Winter Programme is now under way. See the Winter Programme for more information.
Posted: 5 January 2008 12:51