News
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An introduction from our new Commodore
Dear Members, I'm honoured to have been recently appointed as Commodore of your Stoke Gabriel Boating Association. This month has marked my first official meetings in the role attending the AGM, Executive Committee and Trustee meetings and it was a real privilege to meet and work with some of the dedicated individuals who work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep your club thriving. Many of you will have seen me out on
Published 18:29 on 1 Jun 2025
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2025 Annual General Meeting
SGBA's AGM will be held on Wednesday 7th May 2025 @ 19:00 for 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.
Published 13:29 on 15 Apr 2025
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New Clubhouse Door Codes
New security codes to access the clubhouse from April 2025
Published 11:52 on 9 Apr 2025
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Foreshore Vehicle Access, Spring 2025
SGBA members have no vehicle access to the Stoke Gabriel foreshore, except for a one week period at the beginning of the annual sailing season and one at the end of the season to move their boats or equipment, as set out in our planning consent. We have notified Stoke Gabriel Parish Council (SGPC) of the date we have set for members' vehicle access for the end of the 2024 sailing season as:
Published 20:47 on 2 Apr 2025
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2025 Membership Subscriptions and Annual Storage Charges
Please see the December newsletter for an explanation of changes to our membership categories and guidance on what to do before renewing your membership if they affect you. The 2025 Membership Subscriptions are as follows: Individual membership - age over 26 years £110, Joint membership £125,Two Adult Family membership £140, Sole Adult Family membership £125, Individual membership age 22 - 26 £55, Individual membership age 18 - 21 £30. The 2025
Published 11:30 on 31 Dec 2024
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Foreshore Vehicle Access, Autumn 2024
SGBA members have no vehicle access to the Stoke Gabriel foreshore, except for a one week period at the beginning of the annual sailing season and one at the end of the season to move their boats or equipment, as set out in our planning consent. We have notified Stoke Gabriel Parish Council (SGPC) of the date we have set for members' vehicle access for the end of the 2024 sailing season as:
Published 18:23 on 30 Sep 2024
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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
Published 15:58 on 13 Aug 2024
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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
Published 07:33 on 28 Jun 2024
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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
Published 21:52 on 27 May 2024
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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 .
Published 12:59 on 27 May 2024
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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.
Published 08:34 on 6 May 2024
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Sunday Sailing & Boating is back!
Every* Sunday from April to October.... Join us for a sail or paddle, with safety boat cover provided!
Published 16:46 on 10 Apr 2024