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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
Race Reports

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
Race Reports

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
Blog

16 days across the virtual Atlantic – Mike’s race report

How can sailors pass half a month stuck in their homes? At Jerome’s urging, we set out to cross the virtual Atlantic in “Sailaway - The Sailing Simulator” The game runs 24/7 - so when you’re awake and your computer is on, you can trim your sails and watch the... read more →

May 11, 2020
Sara
Race Reports

SBSC’s lockdown gallery!

We're in lockdown, and we can't sail. ...Or can we?

April 27, 2020
Sara
Blog

Sunday 8th March upriver – Jakob’s video

Jakob caught the action round the buoys in this video (remember when we could sail?!) Watch the video here.

March 18, 2020
Sara
Race Reports

Goodwin 3, Sunday 8th February – Joseph’s report

Goodwin 3, Sunday 8th February 2020. With the wind from the SW and the air sparkling in occasional sunshine, four Lasers & two Solos took to the water on Saturday afternoon last. Bunched at the start, all boats remained close until stretching out at the second buoy - the gaps... read more →

February 18, 2020
Sara
Race Reports

Campbell 10, Sunday 29th December 2019 – Chris’ report

Sunday 29th December 2019 - Downriver race. As Ratty said to Mole, “Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing–absolutely nothing –half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.” And on a bright and warm Putney morning with a stunning river ahead of us, I couldn’t agree more. Further on in... read more →

January 5, 2020
Sara
Race Reports