Category: Racing

Racing is the mainstay of TSC. We encourage all our members to take part in races. It’s fun and a great way to improve your skills.

This category contains posts detailing upcoming events, and results for recent events.

Open Day 2019

Brilliant weather at Trimpley Open Day. Hordes of visitors took to the water thanks to the heroic work of Trimpley helms. Many children enjoyed the rides , although with the winds as they were it took them some time to go anywhere. Great food ,as usual from Linda and her magical crew. Thanks also to…

By stouty Tuesday, 21 May 2019 Off

TSC “Open Day” May 18th

We are holding a Push the Boat Out ” Open Day” on Saturday May 18 from 2-5 pm.  Why not come and help out and encourage more local people  to come and sail at Trimpley. There’s lots to do and your help will be crucial for making this a successful afternoon. Many thanks.

By stouty Friday, 10 May 2019 Off

May Day Pursuits – 2019

On a cool, cloudy day with  mixed winds  17 boats took the water for the May Day  Pursuit racing. Must be a record ! Nine Lasers, 4 GPs, 2 Toppers and 2 Streakers joined in the fun for some competitive and enjoyable racing. In the first race Simon Yeomans started off superbly, stayed ahead and…

By stouty Tuesday, 7 May 2019 Off

Easter Pennants – 2019

The Easter Pennants series took place on April 22 in fresh (some might say challenging winds). Fifteen boats took to the water, a splendid turnout! In the first race Tom and Simon Fletcher finished well ahead of their rivals in the GP14 class. Jonathan Websdell took the Handicap race. In the Laser class Paul Powell…

By stouty Friday, 3 May 2019 Off

May Day Pursuit Racing

The May Day Pursuit races will be sailed on Monday 6 May starting at 1200 with 2 out of 3 races needed to qualify. These races are based on Personal Handicaps for the GP14 and  Laser classes. The Menagerie class is calculated using the PY Handicap system. Pursuit racing is very different to normal racing…

By stouty Thursday, 18 April 2019 Off

Easter Pennants, Monday 22 April at 1200

The Easter Pennants series of races is on Monday 22 April starting at 1200. These races are for GP14s and Lasers with other boats sailing as a Menagerie class. A series of 3 races will be held with 2 to count towards the result. Awards for Main and Handicap winners are given for GPs and…

By stouty Thursday, 18 April 2019 Off