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Summer Regatta - 14th August - sponsored by Tollbar Volvo Warwick

We welcome all our sailors to compete in our Summer Regatta on 14th August. Tollbar Volvo Warwick, our new event sponsor, have donated cups for 1st overall and 1st U16, there will also be prizes for best placed Rookie and Youths racing their first race The day consists of upto 4 races, with best 3 results to count. Race 1 starts at 10.30am, with R2 started as soon as possible afterwards

Published 17:50 on 8 Aug 2016
Maintenance Work on Byfield Pool Bridge

Please be aware that the Canal and River Trust are repairing/replacing the bridge over the outlet to Byfield Pool and will be leaving their vehicles at the south end of our carpark. This is not likely to affect us as will only work will be taking place Monday to Friday, but will probably mean that walkers will not be able to get all the way round the reservoir.

Published 08:05 on 17 Jun 2016
Spring Regatta - Sunday 22nd May

The regatta is a series of 4 PY handicap races run over the day (2 am, 2 pm) with the best 3 results to count. Races are open to all sailors whatever their experience and subject to numbers we will award prizes for best placed Youth and Rookie helms. First race starts at 10.30 am

Published 12:26 on 17 May 2016
Banbury Sailors battling hard at the Optimist Open

We were delighted to welcome over 35 visiting sailors to our Optimist Open Meeting. When Banbury sailors were included the fleet totalled over 42 boats. The racing was close, the weather behaved and the sailors smiled so it was a near perfect regatta. Banbury SC was well represented in the prizes too, with George Eames Matthews who took second Place in the Main fleet and Susannah Syme who took 3rd place in the

Published 18:08 on 24 Apr 2016
Merlin Rocket Open Meeting Sunday 10th April - Review

26 Merlin Rockets racing hard is a sight to see anywhere - but especially so at Banbury Sailing club where we tested the visiting sailors skills with moderately strong, but shifty winds from the East. They rose to the challenge and delivered some close racing around the courses possible with this wind direction. A full set of photos can be seen in the gallery Thanks to all who took

Published 12:43 on 11 Apr 2016
Solo and Laser Open Meeting Review

The Laser and Solo open meeting attracted 23 Solos and 8 Lasers to Banbury Sailing club from clubs all over the Midlands. Three races were contested in near perfect conditions - sunshine and 18 MPH winds from the South Congratulations to Chris Brown for winning the Solo fleet racing Pictures from the days racing will be posted shortly Thanks to all who took part or made the event possible

Published 14:36 on 7 Apr 2016
Membership Renewal - information for Members

We hope you will be renewing your membership with us and if so, here's a quick guide on how to renew. Firstly you will now have received an e-mail inviting you to renew - if not then either we don't have the right e-mail for you, or your membership is not yet due for renewal. Please contact us if you are unsure. The renewal process is: Log in to the

Published 14:35 on 7 Apr 2016
Wayfarer Cruising Conference Report

The Wayfarer Cruising Conference was held last weekend (19 th and 20 th March) at Notts County Sailing Club and I pleased to say that a third of BSC Wayfarer owners attended. The clubhouse was packed full of Wayfarer enthusiasts (both owners, crew and supporters). There was a good cross section of talks, presentations and outdoor events. Even at times when I thought that it might be boring, there was always a

Published 15:53 on 28 Mar 2016
The 2016 Sailing Season Starts!

The season starts on 1st March and there are a number of improvements planned for this year, aimed at making it easier to get on the water at Banbury Sailing Club. The training courses are now open for all active / renewed members to book onto. Course dates are now on the calendar and full details on the courses can be found on the website. To check availability contact courses@banburysailing.org.uk The

Published 22:23 on 29 Feb 2016
Work Party Review and Pontoon Launching Party 27th February

Around 65 members turned up to the work party, despite the strong winds and undertook a long list of jobs including finishing the fitting of the balustrades to the decking area, tree cropping, road laying and of course pontoon building. We got a long way with all the jobs, but the pontoon building took longer than anticipated. The upshot is that the new pontoons were not launched and we need volunteers for Saturday

Published 21:07 on 21 Feb 2016