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Campbell Trophy Race 7 – Digby’s report

13th December 2020. It was a cold and relatively crisp Sunday morning, as I drove to the boat club for my first visit since the last round of government ordained hibernation. I was looking forward to it, notwithstanding a slight lingering sense of shame at my only having come to... read more →

December 23, 2020
Sara
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An uphill race! Letty’s epic adventure on dry land in 2020

What started off as an idea to sail solo around the UK evolved into a 3-week bike adventure from Land’s End to John O’Groats. Although this was meant to be a more manageable challenge, I set off in September, apprehensive at the idea of completing the 880 miles... read more →

December 17, 2020
Sara
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Campbell Trophy Race 6 – Meredith’s report

Sunday 6th December 2020. This was the first race after lockdown 2.0 with a slightly wonky start courtesy of Henry the safety boat...nevertheless, we got out and drifted down river with little to no wind. Henry, Marc, Renato and Jakob in Lasers, Sara in her Solo and James & Toni... read more →

December 9, 2020
Sara
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A breeze through some of the year’s best sailing!

Watch this video edited by Mike de Selincourt and remember the moments sailing helped take your mind off 2020 for a while... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxxrYGsivjw

November 30, 2020
Sara
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Campbell Trophy Race 5 – Joseph’s report

Sunday 1st November 2020. In the race box: Joseph Cabon & Anthony Wort On the safety boat: Sara Bennett & Toby Hunston The river was showing its favourite grey, choppy surface as the six single-handers launched their boats. The wind was WSW as expected but somewhat weaker than forecast. Everyone... read more →

November 2, 2020
Sara
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Campbell Trophy Race 3 – Tracey’s report

Sunday 27th September. They got knocked down, but they got up again … Before setting off, RO Sally set a long triangular course almost down to the Crabtree and back towards the club, 6 laps in total. She also gave a useful reminder on some racing rules on rounding the... read more →

October 4, 2020
Sara
Race Reports

John Cope Trophy – Graham Douglas’ report

Sunday 20th September 2020 The date had a nice equilibrium, the weather was set fair and as if to add some extra interest to a downriver race the wind was the opposite of prevailing. All this was holding out the promise of a good day on the water for the... read more →

September 28, 2020
Sara
Race Reports

Campbell Trophy Race 2 – Steph & Esteban’s report

Sunday 13th September. A great turnout with 12 boats under sunny skies and a steady gentle breeze. Jakob had an excellent start, Allan and Sally a terrible one, but they both managed to make their way through the fleet. Jakob and Renato vied with each other throughout, but Jakob was... read more →

September 16, 2020
Sara
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Campbell Trophy Race 1 – Renato’s report

Sunday 6th September 2020. On a historic day, SBSC returned to the normality of trophy races after a summer filled with an infinite number of joyful and eventful little races. Welcome to the Cambell 2020 series. After a plethora of BBQs this Summer the Race officers had no other option... read more →

September 9, 2020
Jane
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SBSC Committee Coronavirus Update

Last Updated: 6 October 2020 Due to the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic, sailing activities are being restricted. As the situation develops, the committee are meeting regularly to review the RYA and Government guidance. We currently require any visitors to check-in by scanning our QR Code with your NHS Covid-19 App, or manually... read more →

May 25, 2020
Ollie
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