Hunstanton Sailing Club – 2013

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Damage at the Club House

Mick Ford May 31, 2013 No Comments

Will all members please note the club property has been targeted for a second time by local yobs. The pink Topper and trailer were thrown over the sea wall this time and thankfully Rob the foreman on the new club site had the sense to get it up off the beach as the tide came in. Dave Gumb Chris Howe and I have secured it to a ground ring with a safety chain. I have the key at moment till I can give it to Tim.

The first damaged Topper has now disappeared altogether also. The police are aware and will step up patrols.

The yobs also smashed a window in the new build, broke open the front door and let off the fire extinguishers.

I am currently making a set of stocks to erect on the Spinney !!!!!

Mick Ford – Commodore

Norfolk Superhero

John Matthews May 25, 2013 No Comments

SIMON RICHES is taking part in the Norfolk Superhero Challenge on the 29th June 2013 to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK.

Find out more, dig deep and donate for this worthy cause at

www.justgiving.com/Simon-Riches-Norfolk-Superhero-2013

Friends, Family and Finding the Anchor Chain!

Liz Pendleton May 20, 2013 No Comments

Hi Folks, We need your help this coming weekend (Bank Holiday) please!

Firstly, Tim and Ian need help once again to locate the Anchor chain and possibly get the new Committee Boat SARAH D in the water on Sunday. Meet at 1pm.

Secondly, its FRIENDS N FAMILY DAY MONDAY 27th and we need as many members as possible to help those who come down for a tater on the water.

Dont be shy, give it a try!!! C U down the club

Commodore Mick Ford

Taster Sessions Start for 2013

Liz Pendleton May 9, 2013 No Comments

STARTING Wednesday 22nd May at 5 pm we will have Taster sessions at the club.

Much as in the past, we will arrange Dinghy Sailing, Windsurfing,Kiting Supp Boards etc for friends and family.We can jointly arrange to finish the evenings with a Barbie too!!!

We could possibly gain some funding support from the RYA if we can arrange 10 sessions ( could include Saturday AMs) and include adult learners too. Robbie Bell of the RYA might be able to arrange an assistant instructors course for 6 members . This would be over 2 days during June if there is sufficient interest.

Let me know if you wish to come down on the Wednesdays and if you would like to be one of the 6 Assistant Instructor trainees.

Mick Ford – Commodore

Dates set for Hunstanton Sailing Club Youth Fun Week!

Liz Pendleton May 8, 2013 No Comments

Hunstanton Sailing Club Youth Fun Week will happen this year from the 12th to the 16th August 2013 inclusive.

The club will host this fun week for young people aged 12 to 16yrs, with opportunities to learn to sail, windsurf, Kitesurf, Sup Board (Stand up paddle board) and Kayaking.

We have also have dry land activities if the weather is not suitable at any time.

START TIME 10am Finish 3pm with a break for lunch around midday.

Fees are £10 per day plus of course a small charge for refreshments.

If you are interested in taking part either as a participant or helper will you please contact Tim Starling , timstarling21@gmail.com or me Mick Ford mgf1@tesco.net to register your interest asap and certainly no later than mid June.

Deepwater Packdown day

John Matthews May 3, 2013 No Comments

Saturday 20th April saw the sailing club host a fantastic, free, deepwater packdown training day in association with Hunstanton Watersports and Hunstanton RNLI

here’s a short video summary of the day