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New heading, "Information for Mariners" added to useful links page The first race in the 2012 White Sail Series will take place on Sunday 20th May, start 10.40 More OK & Enterprise Open 2nd/3rd June News Stories If you have a news story please email webmaster@dabchicks.org The 2012 countdown begins! Saskia Clark (GBR) and her helm Hannah Mills prepare for London 2012.
MOD Shoeburyness: Safety Information for Mariners More
Saturday Dinghy Spring Series 5+6, 12th May. At last, some sunshine! North Westerly, gusty and shifty 10 to 15 knots and 17 boats out! Results and photos
Four legged member of Jade Fleet commands from the bow – Nothing in the safety brief about dog life jackets!!!! Well done, Brian and Linda Cummings who sailed into the chocolates, by finshing second at Ely SC Enterprise Open More The river Blackwater was dominated by skiff racing over the May bank holiday weekend. At Dabchicks we had the 29er Harken Grand Prix and across the water at Stone SC they hosted the Musto Skiff Nationals. David Labrouche has qualified for the european team at the Optimist selection trails. He will be competing in Venice at the IODA European Championship Tuesday 1st May, Sunset Series kicks off with Jade Fleet - Pictures
Dabchicks Sailing Club has been a special place for its members for over 100 years. In 2011, Dabchicks celebrated 100 years of sailing on the waters of this unique and beautiful place of Mersea Island. Did you know its now possible to leave your club a lasting legacy
David Labrouche finishes second at the Magic Marine Easter Regatta at Braasemermer Netherlands and was first British contestant in a field of 264 optimist sailors from 16 countries. Fantastic result, well done David!
Dabchicks Dinghy Racing 2012 gets underway with a good mix of boats, view report and results here pictures here
Gopro video of Gavin in his Musto Skiff before the race start
Martin Evans won the Stokes Bay, Laser Qualifier (National Circuit) 17/18 March. This win puts Martin at Number 1 on the UK senior rankings so he is pretty happy! Results Topper squads enjoy an on-the-water picnic in March!
On the 10th & 11th March, Dabchicks had 18 South East and 12 East RYA Topper zone squad sailors visit for a training weekend along with their coaches and parents. On the Sunday Paul Wren the RYA Performance Manager was on hand to talk to parents on various sailing topics. As the pictures show the young sailors have clearly made some great friendships in zone squad. If any Dabchicks parents are wondering about trying for a 2012/13 zone squad place, you can contact Paul on 07909 994642 or email paul.wren@rya.org.uk
David Labrouche wins the Volvo Gill Optimist Spring Championship held at Poole Yacht Club, 10th/11th March. With entries of 200 boats and only one point between 1st & 2nd places & only 6 points between 1st & 4th a fantastic result! More The Sunset Series starts with the registration evening on the 4th April and the fun begins on Wednesday 2nd May. Many of our young sailors will start sailing in an Optimist Learn to SAIL, Learn to RACE, Have FUN!
After Optimist, the fun continues in another RYA pathway boat, see Dinghy info
Another hazard to navigation in the Blackwater!
Notice to Mariners detailing the obstructed area around the causeway on the north side of Osea Island has been issued by the Blackwater River Bailiff, Nigel Harmer. More
WRECK AT NASS MARKED The wreck of a 55ft motor boat the Crebe, lies close to the Nass Beacon has now been marked with a blue and yellow buoy labelled ‘Wreck’. Crebe is lying in position 51°45’.876N 000°54’.855E and the wreck marking buoy bears 015° from her, distant 30m. The mark is a pillar buoy with blue and yellow vertical stripes and a yellow upright cross topmark. It shows an alternating blue and yellow flashing light at half second intervals. ‘Wreck’ is written in black on yellow. See Chart Trinity House advises all mariners to give both the buoy and the wreck a wide berth. More
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