May Day Pursuit Trophy – 7 May, 2018
The May Day Pursuit races are on Monday, 7 May. There are 3 races with 2 needed to qualify. Races are open to GP14s, Lasers and a Menagerie class and are based on personal handicaps. First race is at 12 noon . This is a very different type of racing than that usually run. Come…
Try Sailing in May – Taster sessions – 28 May, 2018
The club is organising a Taster Session for the public on Monday, 28 May from 12 o’clock until 5 pm, entitled ” Try Sailing in May”. Any volunteer helpers for this event, which is often very popular, will be very welcome.
Easter Pennants 2018
Eleven boats took part in the Easter Pennants trophy which was raced for on 2 April. Three GPs raced for the trophy which was won by Simon Fletcher and daughter Amy from Ben Roberts and Keith Budden , with Jonathan Websdell and John Cookson in third place. In the Laser class Andy Allan took the first race but Paul Powell then won…
Alison Young – UK Laser Hall of Fame
Congratulations to Alison Young who has been inducted into the UK Laser Hall of Fame. The citation reads ” In recognition of outstanding achievement in the Laser class ” Well done also to Keith and Pat Young for their outstanding support. Best wishes from everyone at Trimpley Sailing Club
JB Smith Trophy , Saturday, March 24
The JB Smith Trophy race takes place on Saturday, March 24 starting at 2 pm. This is a 2 hour race for GP14s and Lasers only. Trophies are awarded for Class winners and Handicap winners based on personal handicaps. The Notice of Race is available in the Race Hut. Come and blow the winter blues…
Free Sailing – Sunday 11 March, Mother’s Day
There will be no racing on Sunday, 11 March. It is Mother’s Day .
Annual General Meeting
An excellent turnout of 27 members attended the AGM on a cold, cold night although fortunately the snow kept away. The Commodore reported on a very hectic year’s activities and was especially pleased with the work done by members in encouraging youngsters to come sailing on Sunday mornings. It is hoped to build on these…
Alison Young wins GOLD at the Miami Laser Radial World Cup
Congratulations to Alison Young for winning her gold medal in the Laser Radial World Cup Series event in Miami and to Nick Thompson who took bronze in the Laser Standard. Ali started her career as a very young Optimist sailor at Trimpley. Watch the race on youtube: type Laser Radial World Cup Miami 2018 youtube…