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Well its good to have a sport where a bit of extra weight can get you results!
With a stiff planing easterly breeze with strong sudden gusts, the fleet of Gp14′s and Lasers were fully tested on Monday 2nd and some breakages resulted in some early retirements. Everyone was pleased that the results were determined after two races Everyone was too worn out to do a third (except James Allan who overcame his 18th birthday hangover and actually wanted to sail another race!)....read more
Karl and Ben Brant have won the Sunday noon summer series. Well done. The noon series is particularly short this year as the noon slot is used up for other activities for the rest of the season.
Karl wins the main and handicap series and in addition, the GP14 Newcomers Trophy too
Sailors visiting Trimpley for the GP14 open meeting this year were greeted by dazzling sunshine, but light, shifty winds. John Solomonson (South Staffs) found some wind after the first mark to take him clear ahead, and capitalised safely bringing in the first win of the day. The second race had a much closer start with Solomonson, Gibson and Fletcher all vying for the lead. However, Solomonson was able to push through to take a second win. Race 3 was abandoned after thunderstorms made it unsafe...read more
This years GP14 open is on Sunday 6th June. The day consists of 3 races starting at 11am. Prizes are given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd boats.
A hot lunch will be available for purchase; the menu is jacket potatoes with chilli and cheese, plus crusty bread, with cakes for pud.
Visiting sailors can find out how to get here on our contact page.
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With the promise light winds only four visitors made the trip down into the Severn Valley to race in the fickle winds Trimpley has a reputation for. With seven club sailors, a fleet of 11 enjoyed the warm sunshine.
Although the sailing was ‘interesting’, the experts from the other clubs were chased by the home sailors but their skills …read more
So a couple of weeks ago TSC held it’s GP14 open. The Trimpley winds made a special appearance as per usual, frustrating our home sailors just as much as the visitors. Nevertheless a great days racing was had by all and we would like to thank our visiting sailors for making the trip.
TSC’s Carl Jeffs crewed by Jim Toothill won the event with Phil Quarry crewed by Jon Harper, also from TSC, coming in second. John Solomonson and Shona from South Staffs SC came in third.
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TSC will be hosting a Midland Bell GP14 open meeting on 29th June. There will be 3 races, with the first start at 11.00am.
Hot lunch will be available to purchase and there will be free refreshments on arrival. Entry for the event is £8. Visitors can get driving directions from our contact page.
The open meeting event is for GP14s only and entry is open to sailors from any club. The results contribute towards the Midland Bell open circuit, as organised by the GP14 class association.
Details are now being finalized for this years GP14 Open event at TSC. Information is available via this pdf.
• Sunday 17th June
• First Race 11.00 Start
For directions to TSC please follow this link to Google...read more