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Sailing Committee Update - Jan 26
Updates from Sailing Committee In summary sailing committee aims to get more people sailing and more boats racing! New ILCA Class Captain - we welcomed Ava as the new class captain Key Dates for January: Sat 17th Jan - First Aid Course 24th-25th Jan - Safety Boat Course Thu 22nd Jan - Blind Sailing Talk Tue 27th Jan - Instructor Updating
Published 1:28pm on 9 Jan 2026
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LORD BIRKETT
A large group of members from Elton headed north over the weekend of 5/6 July for the annual Lord Birkett event held at Ullswater Yacht Club. This event is now in its 63 rd year, and celebrates the fantastic work of Lord Birkett who fought to save the reservoir from being claimed by Manchester Water Company to provide drinking water. This would have severely restricted the use of the reservoir for leisure and recreational
Published 9:09pm on 15 Aug 2025
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North Youth and Junior Championships at Ullswater Yacht Club
In June some of our Elton Juniors went on a weekend away to the largest youth and junior sailing event in the country. With over 190 sailors competing it was a busy but exciting few days. It was amazing to see Elton sailors representing the club across all fleets and bringing home medals despite the challenging and breezy conditions. All our sailors (and parents) had a fantastic time, here's what they had to
Published 8:49pm on 4 Jul 2025
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Update from your Commodore
I cant believe that its June already where has this year gone? I would like to take a bit of time to reflect upon the last few months and also the plans for the rest of the year and beyond. When the new council first met last December, we held a brainstorming session to look at our plans for the year. The discussion centred around seven main topics:- Business Planning,
Published 8:47am on 14 Jun 2025
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Sailing Committee June Update
Wednesday Night Racing: It has been great to see so many boats out racing on Wednesday nights, including new members and Junior sailors. Sailing Programme: There have been a couple of amendments to this on 22nd June / 13th July due to not being able to get a RO for one of the specialist Trophy Days, please see the calendar online. Events : Elton Sailing Club . Battle of the
Published 6:31am on 14 Jun 2025
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Juniors May Update
There has been lots happening for our Junior sailors in May! We have welcomed lots of new Junior sailors and their parents, it's been great to see the sailors progressing and the parents learning new skills too! Successes : Congratulations to Franek, Hunter and William on achieving their Stage 1 and to all the other Juniors who got skills ticked off towards later Stages. Junior Racing : With exam season for
Published 9:28am on 1 Jun 2025
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Elton Sailors on Tour Results Update
Elton's sailors have been busy on the circuit recently, delivering strong performances and clocking up the miles across the country. At the Midweek Senior Travellers event held at Leigh & Lowton, conditions sounded a little drifty, but that didnt stop Darren Nield and Dave Woodhead from making the most of it. Darren secured an impressive 2nd place overall, with Dave close behind in 3rd. Great sailing from both! Meanwhile, Steve Restall has been putting in a huge effort, competing in several Solo Open meetings across the
Published 12:53pm on 29 Apr 2025
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100 Club Draw April Winners Revealed!
The latest 100 Club Draw has taken place, and we're excited to announce the lucky winners for April! A huge thank you to everyone who participates, your support helps fund projects and activities across the club. April 2025 Winning Numbers: 1st Prize £40: Ray Cumley 2nd Prize £30: Steve Marney 3rd Prize £15: Brian Taylor Congratulations to all our winners! The
Published 8:22pm on 24 Apr 2025
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New Members Evening at Elton Sailing Club- 23rd April
Whether you're brand new to sailing or just new to Elton Sailing Club , our New Members Evening on 23rd April at 19.30, is the perfect opportunity to find your feet, meet the team, and get stuck in. Come along for an informal and friendly evening designed to help you feel right at home. Here's what to expect: Meet Key Members Well introduce you to the clubs key
Published 3:52pm on 4 Apr 2025
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Elton SC at the 24-Hour Race West Lancs (13th-14th Sept 2025)
Elton Sailing Club is gearing up for one of the most exciting endurance sailing events of the year the West Lancs 24-Hour Race! Taking place from Saturday 13th September to Sunday 14th September 2025, this legendary race will see teams from clubs across the country competing in an intense, non-stop sailing challenge. What is the 24-Hour Race? Hosted by West Lancashire Yacht Club, the 24-Hour Race is a true test of skill, endurance, and teamwork.
Published 8:18am on 3 Apr 2025
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Club Policy Updates: Berthing & Club Boat Usage
As part of our ongoing commitment to providing a fair, structured, and well-managed sailing environment, we have updated our Berthing Policy. These revisions align with our new sailing club manager system, ensuring consistency and clarity for all members. Updated Berthing Policy To improve the allocation and management of our limited berthing spaces, we have formalised a new Berthing Policy. This policy establishes clear guidelines on how berths are assigned and the
Published 6:43pm on 1 Apr 2025
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New Members Evening 23rd April
We are thrilled to invite all our new and recently joined members to our New Members Evening on Wednesday, 23rd April at 19.30 in the club's lounge. Whether you're a seasoned sailor or new to the sport, this evening is designed to help you feel right at home at Elton Sailing Club and make the most of your membership. Here's what you can expect: Meet Key Members We'll introduce you to
Published 9:08pm on 30 Mar 2025