A Ripon Sailing Club

COME AND ‘HAVE A GO’ AT SAILING

admin — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:59:38 +0000

White Rose Sailing Association on the river Ure at Givendale near Ripon is encouraging even more people to get out on the water this summer by holding a Sail for Gold ‘Have a Go’ day.

Starting at 12 noon on Sunday May 20^th there will be sailing on offer for people to come and try and also food and activities on dry land.

White Rose’s ‘Have a Go’ sessions are part of a nationwide initiative from sailing’s governing body, the Royal Yachting Association (RYA), to bring the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games as close to home as possible for everyone, regardless of where people live.

Commodore Jim Halliwell said: “Whether you want to get back into the sport or simply try something new with the family, we are delighted to welcome people of all ages and abilities. It would be fantastic if through London 2012 and Sail for Gold we can inspire a whole new generation of people in the Harrogate and Ripon area to get out onto the water and discover a new favourite pastime”.

To find out more information call: Pete – 01765 600418, Jim - 07796 671336 or Di - 07808 583806

Beginners’ Training Days

admin — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 14:40:17 +0000

We have arranged two BEGINNERS’ TRAINING DAYS on June 16th and July 14th, both Saturdays, starting at 2pm – please note that the dates have been changed from the original schedule. We hope to have two great sessions to enable more of our new members (we have quite a few) to have the confidence to take to the water. If the weather is good, we could end the afternoon with a barbeque, which would be a pleasant way to meet and welcome our new sailors!

Revised Programme

admin — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 14:31:12 +0000

Please be aware that the training days scheduled for 12th May and 7th July have been changed to 16th June and 14th July.

Training Day 15 April 2012

admin — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:02:31 +0000

To all members -

An RYA training officer is coming to the club to do some training (our choice of issues) with boats ready to sail at 10.30. Racing will follow afterwards. This is a special event and it is for your benefit.

Please let Di or Jim know of any particular issues you would like explained or aspects that you would appreciate training in so that we can brief the trainer beforehand and gain maximum benefit from the session.

Invitation Day 20 May 2012

admin — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 13:52:06 +0000

We are looking forward to an eventful year particularly with the Olympics, at which our National sailors are expecting to bring home gold medals again. Consequently, we are holding our Open Invitation Day on 20^th May with the theme ‘Going for Gold’. We are a small family-friendly club, which welcomes new members, including beginners; so come along on that day or on any Sunday during the season.

For further details please ring Jim 01423 562969 or Di 01423 504235

Frostbite Trophy 2012

admin — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 13:46:48 +0000

After a foggy, still morning, the wind got up gradually to provide an amazing start to the season at White Rose with unbroken, warm sunshine and a gentle breeze for the rest of the day.

Nine boats competed in 3 good races, with close, exciting finishes .The overall winner was Phil Benn in his RS 200, with Bob Barber a close 2^nd in his Enterprise, and Jane Jewitt 3^rd in a Heron.

Working Party – Saturday 18 Feb

admin — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:06:39 +0000

Don’t forget that the first working party of the year has been arranged for Saturday 18 February 2012 with a 10:30 start at he club. There is lots to be done to get the site ready for the first sailing day on 25 March, so please make an effort to come down and help out.

The more the merrier!

2012 Sailing schedule

admin — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:56:04 +0000

Check out this year’s sailing programme at the link in the left-hand column – find the dates here for trophy days, your OD day, the sailaway weekend to Coniston and more……

Not long to go now before the start of the season!

No increase (again!) in fees for 2012

admin — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:30:19 +0000

At the Annual General Meeting of WRSA on 10 February 2012 the committee proposed that there should not be an increase in membership fees – for the third year running. Not surprisingly, members were more than happy to give the committee their support and this proposal was readilyaccepted.

Therefore the fees for 2012 are:

JOINING FEE	£Free	Good value!
BOAT OWNER	£125	This fee includes one boat space in the dinghy park.
NON-BOAT OWNER	£60	For those members who wish to crew or be social members
ADDITIONAL BOATS	£55	This one sum covers all additional boats owned by boat owners, subject to there being sufficient spaces available in the dinghy park.
RECIPROCAL	£60	For members that are already full members at another reciprocating club and wish to experience river sailing
ALL FAMILY MEMBERS	£Free	This covers members’ spouses or partners and all of their children under the age of 18. More good value!
STUDENT	£35	For students aged 18 and over in full time education

New Date for 2012 AGM

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:12:34 +0000

Sunny days ahead!

Members should have been notified that the venue and date for this year’s AGM have been switched to Friday 10th February 2012 at 7.30 pm in the function room at Wetherspoons in Harrogate.

All members are welcome