News
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Novel Upcoming Events - Thursday 3rd & Saturday 5th July
In the absence of a decent tidal window for our normal sailing activities over the weekend of 5th & 6th July, we have arranged a couple of novel events: Evening Series 5 (incl. in Southampton Water Summer Mini-Series). This race starts at 7pm on Thursday, 3rd July and is being hosted by Hythe SC. It will be sailed in accordance with their Sailing Instructions. Weston members will need to
Published 11:51 on 2 Jul 2025
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5 Patrol Boat volunteers needed - June
We now have all the volunteers we need for May. We do though still need a few more patrol boat volunteers to cover all our events in June: On Sunday 1st June, we need an Assistant Patrol Boat driver. Racing starts at 14:30, so you would need to be down at the club by around 13:00. On Sunday 8th June, we need an Assistant Patrol Boat driver. Racing starts at 10:00, so
Published 16:23 on 23 May 2025
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Volunteers needed urgently - May Cup
We are still short of 3 volunteers to help us run our May Cup event this Bank Holiday weekend: On Sunday 25th May, we need an Assistant Patrol Boat driver. Racing starts at 10:00, so you would need to be down at the club by around 8:30. On Monday 26th May, we need an Assistant Race Officer and an Assistant Patrol Boat driver. Racing starts at 10:30, so you
Published 15:13 on 20 May 2025
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Social Sailing on Saturday (SSOS) - Saturday 17th May
This Saturday 17th May is the third, and last, of the Rookie Racing 2025 Summer Series. The first High Water is just after 14:45 and stays sailable into the early evening. The self-service galley (teas/coffee) will be free as usual, and the club bar will be open after sailing with alcoholic and some soft drinks to purchase. We are hoping that this last event of the Series will be using the club's new
Published 16:32 on 14 May 2025
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Social Sailing on Saturday (SSOS) - Saturday 10th May
This Saturday 10th May is the second Rookie Racing 2025 Summer Series. The first High Water is just after 09:50 and stays sailable to around 13:00. As it is an early start this Saturday, it will likely be a GATE START again. There will be a 'Rookie Racing Reminder' at 09:00 and the first race start will be about 10 :30, subject to everyone participating being on the water ready (especially
Published 16:30 on 7 May 2025
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Social Sailing on Saturday (SSOS) 3rd May - Rookie Racing and Club BBQ
This Saturday 3rd May is the first with an organised activity i.e. Rookie Racing (Summer Series) and BBQ! As a reminder - Rookie Racing is intended for those Club Members new to sailing, or new to racing, who want to gain experience of how club racing is run in an easy, supportive, and friendly environment. The format will be similar to our normal weekend racing and
Published 12:36 on 2 May 2025
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Volunteering now available for 2nd half of 2025
Volunteering is now available for the 2nd half of 2025 via the Roster page or the following link: https://www.weston.org.uk/roster . You will need to be logged in to the Club website to access these. As in 2024, WSC members will need to undertake 3 duties over the year. Without this level of volunteering, we will not have sufficient volunteers to run all the events in our calendar. Some guidance and information
Published 10:58 on 1 May 2025
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Upcoming Events: 3rd May to 6th May
This is just a reminder that we have an exciting program of events planned over the upcoming extended weekend. First up, Saturday is a Social Sailing day, starting at 2pm. In addition to a bit of sailing, a "Bring your Own" BBQ is planned using the Club BBQ. Please bring whatever you want to cook and accompaniments. The bar will be open. Hopefully, the sun will continue to shine!
Published 15:46 on 30 Apr 2025
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London to Brighton Bike Ride
Our very own Matt Jarvis, is taking part in the London to Brighton cycle ride on Sunday 15th June 2025 to raise money for the British Heart Foundation (BHF). Everyday, hundreds of people in the UK lose their lives as a result of heart failure and the BHF works hard on behalf of our society to improve survival rates. If you would
Published 13:57 on 26 Mar 2025
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Thank you to the Work Party Volunteers
We would like to thank the 16 volunteers, who kindly gave up their time to help at last Saturdays pound work party. The club pound looks amazing and now we're really looking good for Spring!
Published 13:55 on 26 Mar 2025
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Work Party - 10:00 Saturday 22nd March
There will be a short safety briefing in the club room before we start so please arrive just before 10:00. Please bring any strimmer, mower, hedge cutting type equipment you are happy (and competent!) to use. You do not need to volunteer in advance, just turn up, light snacks/lunch/drinks will be provided.
Published 13:34 on 19 Mar 2025
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WSC Race Officer Training
Race Officer Training is planned for the 26th April, 10:00 to 16:00. As last year, Julius Mach will be running this and we have 10 places available. This is particularly aimed at people with racing experience who would like to be confident to undertake a Race Officer duty. Race Officers who need more confidence or a refresher are welcome to attend. The aims of the course are to show where to find equipment, understand
Published 20:52 on 6 Mar 2025