News
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Suspension of club activities during Lockdown 3
To comply with the national lockdown beginning 6th January 2021 the clubhouse is closed to all members with immediate effect and club boats are not available for use. Dart Harbour have issued a Local Notice To Mariners which outlines restrictions on the use of the river: Businesses and services involving outdoor sportsgrounds and facilities (including water sports venues) are required to cease carrying
Published 20:51 on 5 Jan 2021
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Dart Harbour Appoints New CEO/Harbour Master
Dart Harbour & Navigation Authority announces the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer & Harbour Master. Captain Geoff Holland MN will take up the appointment as of the 1st February 2021
Published 13:25 on 9 Dec 2020
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Selected Club Boats Available For Use Once Again
With the end of the national lockdown on 2 December selected club boats are once again available for use. Boats must be booked in advance.
Published 06:27 on 2 Dec 2020
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Stoke Gabriel Tides 2021 now available
Stoke Gabriel Tides 2021 are now available from Roz at the village store and the River Dart Gallery.
Published 14:30 on 15 Nov 2020
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Suspension of club activities during Lockdown 2
Given the latest Government advice for the lockdown beginning 5th November 2020 the club officers have decided that there is little alternative but to close the club premises with immediate effect and require that club boats are not used.
Published 12:04 on 5 Nov 2020
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Young sailor of the year award 2020
Anne Davis kindly donated a new award to SGBA this year - the "Young Sailor of the Year". The award was presented on Sunday 11th October during the Monitored Sailing session. We are pleased to announce Riley Sentance as this year's winner. Whilst making huge strides in his own sailing ability at Monitored Sailing (and racing), Riley has also shown a consistent enthusiasm for participating in SGBA activities, including building
Published 10:42 on 12 Oct 2020
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School sailing taster day 3
Wet play. The forecast didn't look as promising for day 3 of the school taster sessions. Will Howitt (one of our dinghy instructors) moved the initial briefing under cover into the club house ground floor. By the time the briefing was over the children couldn't wait to get out onto the water despite the continuing rain. Their enthusiasm was rewarded when the sun came out (briefly) and a gentle breeze blew down the river,
Published 14:33 on 23 Sep 2020
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School sailing taster day 2
Day 2 of the school sailing tester sessions brought more wind but less sun. The children initially seemed a little more apprehensive but Will quickly engaged them with competitive dinghy paddling and they were soon raring to head out. Reefing the main-sails avoided unintentional capsizes and the children impressed us all with how quickly they grasped the essentials and they were soon speeding along in their dinghies.
Published 13:12 on 22 Sep 2020
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School sailing taster day 1
The weather was perfect for day 1 of the school taster sessions. While we waited for the wind to arrive, the children enjoyed a competitive paddle race around a buoy and practiced capsizing. A gentle breeze arrived in time for them to spend the majority of their time out on the river putting theory into practice, with great results. Thanks to all involved.
Published 13:07 on 21 Sep 2020
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Family introduction to sailing sessions
We had six families/couples take up the offer of beginner or improver Family Introductory Courses during August. These are two sessions of three hours each to enable beginners or those with a little experience to learn the basics of sailing. They can also help parents wanting to teach their children to sail. Will Howitt was the instructor for these sessions. If anyone would like additional instruction during or outside monitored sessions please
Published 11:50 on 1 Sep 2020