Latest news
New SUPs available to members
The SGBA has recently purchased two new SUPs (stand-up paddleboards), to join the fleet of craft available to members. These are rigid NSP HIT cruising SUPs. Stable, reasonably light, and with practical carry-handles and safety straps, these SUPs are ideal for use on the river. We've chosen to invest in rigid boards as our previous inflatable SUPs had a tendency to puncture on the rocky foreshore at Mill Point. These will not More »
13 Aug 2024
Team Racing at Dartmouth
10 of our keen dinghy racers took on Dittisham SC and RDYC this past Sunday in a fiercely contended team racing event. Making up 2 of the 6 teams competing in the prestigious River Dart Sailing Club 'team racing event', SGBA were looking to go one better this year after 2nd place at the previous event. Alas, despite several Individual 1st, 2nd & 3rd places throughout the 9 race event, Dittisham's More »
28 Jun 2024
Red Admiral Available for booking
Red Admiral, a Chester Yawl is designed for one or two rowers. She was built by Steve Goodchild and his band of enthusiastic helpers over winter 2019/20. For more details about the build see Red Admiral - a special addition to the SGBA fleet . After some modifications to the rowlocks and oars she is ready again for use by members. Red Admiral has 3 sets of oats: Short wood More »
27 May 2024
Water quality at Stoke Gabriel
As you probably know, Stoke Gabriel has now been designated a bathing site. The water is now tested weekly for Escherichia coli (E. coli) & Intestinal Enterococci. Appendix 3 of the Operations Manual, The Health & Safety Policy and Risk Assessments has been updated to include this along with advice and links for further information. Please check section 3.1 . More »
27 May 2024
SGBA AGM - 10th May 19.30
SGBA's AGM will be held on Friday 10th May @ 19.30 in the village hall. All members are welcome. The AGM provides the chance for SGBA members to have their say in the running of the club, elect new members to the Executive Committee and Trustees and for the commodore to present plans for the future. There will also be a social component to the evening with refreshments provided. More »
6 May 2024
Sunday Sailing & Boating is back!
Every* Sunday from April to October.... Join us for a sail or paddle, with safety boat cover provided! More »
10 Apr 2024
Upcoming events
| Sep 13 |
08:30 - RYA Day Skipper Theory » RYA Day Skipper TheoryA comprehensive introduction to chartwork navigation meteorology and the basics |
| Sep 15 |
15:30 - Sunday Sailing & BoatingSunday Sailing and Boating - Book your club boat in advance |
| September 18-19 |
PB2 Course 16 (Cancelled)Provides the skills and background knowledge needed by the competent |
| Sep 20 |
08:30 - RYA Day Skipper Theory » RYA Day Skipper TheoryA comprehensive introduction to chartwork navigation meteorology and the basics |
| Sep 21 |
09:00 - Head of the Dart race - safety…Dart Totnes Rowing Club event. Safety boat cover for Stoke Gabriel |
| Sep 21 |
14:30 - Middle Back Cricket & Tea/Cake…Cricket match on Middle Back sandbank, followed by Tea/Cakes/Refreshments at Mill |