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Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events Following on from last nights Club Social a brief recap on the events that are happening a the club as we approach the start of the 2025 season. But, first a huge thank you to the 60+ members who supported the working party. So much was achieved ranging from blatantly obvious tasks, balcony, repair to the fence to the not obvious yet still important clearing of drainage ditches, untangling the
Published 07:57 on 7 Mar 2025
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Anchors Aweigh and Prize Giving
Hi All Please see the attached poster for details of Prize-Giving and the Anchors Aweigh Supper
Published 11:29 on 4 Mar 2025
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Unidentified Boats
In an effort to tidy up the dinghy compound we are trying to track down the owners of some boats. If you recognise any of these pictures as being your boat (or you know who the owner is) please send us a message at this link. https://www.thornburysc.org.uk/contact The references for each picture refer to the berth on the Dinghy
Published 17:25 on 23 Feb 2025
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Sail Training 2025
We have an exciting, enhanced sail training programme lined up for you this year. As well as our usual RYA course for beginners, there is a programme of instructor led sessions to help all comers improve their sailing and innovative new series in the racing calendar, details to be announced soon! RYA Level 1 & 2 We are running an RYA Level 1 & 2 course in March / April. The
Published 18:07 on 19 Feb 2025
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Working Party 22 Feb 2025
Dear Members, Anyone brave enough to have ventured down to the club in the last weeks will have seen the great work that the Wednesday Team have done tidying the site. We now need to have a big working party to support & build on this work ahead of the new sailing season. This will be on the 22nd February from 09:30. The plan is to break into a number of smaller groups so
Published 17:50 on 26 Jan 2025
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The disposal of abandoned boats/trailers and other equipment.
During the latter part of 2024 an activity was initiated to tidy up the boatyard to remove what were considered to be abandoned boats/trailers and other equipment. This led to a survey of such property in the dinghy compound. A revised Club by-law no. 17 'Abandoned boats/trailers and other equipment' was approved by the Committee in December 2024, incorporating a legal procedure to dispose of such property. Work has now commenced to photograph and
Published 10:02 on 24 Jan 2025
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Working party
As the new season approaches. there are some outstanding jobs required to complete some of last years projects so we will be having a working party on 22 Feb 2025 followed by the compulsory eating of pasties, for those so inclined we will also be showing the six nations rugby. More details will be published after the committee meeting but all club members are encouraged to attend.
Published 22:38 on 21 Jan 2025
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Day Skipper Theory Course 2025
We are organising a Day Skipper Theory course which provides a comprehensive introduction to chartwork navigation meteorology and the basics of seamanship. Invaluable for learning how to start making decisions on board and if you are considering taking the Day Skipper practical course. This takes place over 6 days 11th and 12th January 8th and 9th February 22nd and 23rd February We are offering this to
Published 22:06 on 5 Nov 2024
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Powerboat Level 2 and Safety Boat Training 2025 - Members only
PB2 course now available to book. 28 Feb - 16 Mar at TSC . 6 places available. One theory session (in the clubhouse on a Fri evening) followed by 4 on-the-water sessions, all of which are compulsory. Culminating in a practical assessment. Successful candidates will be expected to conduct RIB helm duties. To build confidence and competence, experienced RIB operators will be
Published 16:08 on 4 Oct 2024
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Murder Mystery Evening
All of the underworld is invited to Dracula's Birthday Celebration!!! As the members of the haunting and haunted gather at the desolate Transylvania castle, this will be an evening away from mortals where the supernatural community can come together to celebrate and carouse! During the night of spooktacular fun, one of the party-goers will end up in a grave they have dug for themselves. Desperate to avoid becoming victims themselves, the ghoulish guests
Published 16:17 on 15 Sep 2024
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Club Week 2024
The Club Week timetable has just been published : )1465847:newtarget( Full details are available on the dedicated page on the website. Places can be pre-booked and paid for here . Individual and family tickets for the whole week or single days can be bought. Come along for a week full of sailing, fun, games, music and other shenanigans.
Published 20:19 on 13 Jul 2024
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TSC Regatta 2024
This year's Thornbury Sailing Club Regatta will be held on the 27th & 28th July 2024. The event is an open event for Fast & Slow dinghy handicap classes, YW Dayboats and Cruisers First start is scheduled for 11:15 on the 27th. It will be great to get as many club members out racing and will also be great to get as many visitors from other clubs so spread the word.
Published 19:31 on 12 Jun 2024