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Blake Fund news
The Blake Fund for Young Sailors provides financial and other support for our young sailors. This fund was established by the Club in 2001 following the tragic death of Peter Blake, the celebrated New Zealand yachtsman whose home had been in Emsworth for more than 30 years. His wife Pippa is actively involved with the Fund and helps make decisions for our Juniors. The monthly
Published 06:29 on 30 Jun 2022
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Emsworth Sailing Club Junior Regatta - Sunday 17 July
Please join us and tell your friends, as we host the 2022 Junior Regatta. Registration opens at 13:00 Briefing at 13:30 First start line at 14:00 Open to all junior members of clubs in Chichester Harbour, a series of races around inflatable marks. Depending on the number of entries the races will split across multiple fleets. The Novice fleet will be sailed in front of the club
Published 15:27 on 29 Jun 2022
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Pimm's and Canapes Summer Party
Saturday 30 July 17:00 - 19:00 Booking is now open for our 2022 Pimm's and Canapes summer party accompanied by 'The Lady Sings'. Dress code is relaxed British Summer! £15.00 per person for Pimm's and Canapes. Please do note that the Club is open to other members for bar drinks and bar meals during the 'Pimms and canapes summer party' and the tables at the far end of the
Published 14:28 on 25 Jun 2022
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Speaker and Supper - Highclere Castle and the Downton Effect
Thursday 21 July, 19:00 - 22:30 Highclere Castle and the Downton Effect For this talk, Diana takes us through the history of the Carnarvon Family, Highclere Castle and also what it is like when they were filming Downton Abbey there and the effect is has had on the Castle. Followed by supper of: Herb crusted salmon with seasonal vegetables & citrus butter and raspberry brûle with shortcake £13.95
Published 14:04 on 25 Jun 2022
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ESC wins the Folly trophy
In rather challenging conditions last weekend (18-19 June), team ESC won a significant victory over ESSC to secure the Folly trophy. Saturday saw some very fast sailing with speeds of over 12 kts achieved by some boats as they rounded Cowes. On Sunday, the decision was wisely taken not to go round the Island but to do the Solent course. The winning boat over the 2 days was Pimpernel, skippered by David
Published 05:22 on 23 Jun 2022
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Luke South reports from the RS 300 Open at Whitefriars SC
The weekend of 11/12 June saw the brave (?) Emsworth Sailing Club RS 300's go into battle on the pond of Whitefriars (near Swindon) with a huge victory for warrior Dave Acres and the worrier Luke South returning bloodied, battered but alive! After the bacon rolls had been distributed the fleet headed out in a puffy 12-20 kts on a course taking in every corner of the pond. Dave "Two Dinners" came out of
Published 09:48 on 15 Jun 2022
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Craig Summers reports from the RS Elite International at Cowes
My respect to all our sailors who compete away from the Club! For some reason, now unknown to me, I suggested to Mark Holliday that we enter his RS Elite into the 'RS Elite International Grand Prix' at the Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes from 9 to 12 June and he did! Read more. So last week with a crack crew picked by Mark, I joined him and Tim Jones
Published 09:40 on 15 Jun 2022
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Seven things you probably didn't know about Bath Road
Spurred by plans for the platinum Bath Road street party, the road's longest resident and club member, Julia Oakley, became a historical sleuth. What were the stories behind the rural lane's transformation to today's residential road? Her months of research was revealed to all at the recent street party. Here Ben Oakley provides seven new insights. 1. It's a long way to Warblington with a coffin. Newcomers trying
Published 21:46 on 14 Jun 2022
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COW Week 2022: 25 July - 29 July
COW Week 2022 is approaching fast and we are looking forward to a busy, exciting, fun-filled week. With just over 5 weeks to go, we would like all parents of Juniors to complete the survey below if they would like their child to take part this year. Please remember that this is an ESC event, run for our junior members, funded by the Club and
Published 12:46 on 14 Jun 2022
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The Yoke trophy has been retained by ESC!
Sunshine and predominantly easterly winds made for some great sailing for this year's Yoke. 30 boats participated with all but one boat finishing - an awesome turnout. Honours for overall individual boat went to Mike Austin of ESSC on Luna but he was closely followed by 4 ESC boats. The first ESC boat was again Morning Bird with the Poyners leading the pack for much of the way. Phil, we will
Published 13:05 on 8 Jun 2022