12th September 2019 A warm, somewhat muggy, day at Chipstead, with a steady 12mph westerly producing an opportunity for a beat to the 1st mark – always a plus. John, Fleur & Paul were in the race hut. Last week we used flags in the start process in addition to the sound signal. This week… Read More
Many congratulations to all those who participated in the Spring Series and many thanks to the volunteers who crewed for the racers and who helped in lots of ways to enable the races to take place. Final Result Mike Blatchford David Mason Martin Newman Fay Watson (Fay was actually on equal points with Martin but… Read More
After the final Race of the 2017 season, an awards ceremony was held in the Chipstead Sailing Club clubhouse covering both the Spring and Summer Racing Series. Certificates which recognised the “Qualified Status” of those WS Racers who had participated in at least 5 Races of each series. Special certificates were awarded to the 3rd,… Read More
After 15 weeks of racing, which started on 20th April and during which period only one race was cancelled, on 1st June, the race last Thursday on 27th of July completed the Spring Series. The Series engaged 26 WS Racers some of whom had raced in previous years but many were first timers – both… Read More
It was an unexpectedly sunny day today (Thursday 27th October). Perfect for everyone at Wealden Sailability to enjoy their lunch on the lawn outside the Chipstead Sailing Club clubhouse and to celebrate warmly the achievements of all the sailors who had participated in the 27 WS Racing Spring and Summer Series races. It was an opportunity for… Read More
Here is a big CONGRATULATIONS and THANK YOU to all 21 WS Racers who have helmed a 2.3, 303, Liberty, 2.4 or Martin for a total of 142 times during the fourteen Races that comprised the Spring Series 2016! Since 28th April the reasonable to good weather has meant that all the Races have taken… Read More