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Ely SC Cadets compete at first round of Cambs Youth League
5 Ely SC cadets travelled to Cam SC to race in the first round of the 2024 Cambs Youth League. It was a the first time that all the sailors have raced on the river, so took a little getting used to. The winds were light north easterly, so a beat downstream and a run upstream. Well done to Edward, Lola, Jash, Fergus and Michael. Congratulations to Fergus who second place in
Published 19:21 on 27 Apr 2024
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2024 Ely Sailing Club Open Events
Ely Sailing Club OpenEvents, Saturday 4th May 2024 1:00pm to 4.00pm Friday 10th May 2024 6:00pm to 8:00pm. FREE SAILING TASTER SESSIONS, MEMBERSHIP AND TRAINING COURSE INFORMATION & BOOKING. Are you looking for a new way to get outdoors and active or find something you can enjoy together with the family? If the answer is yes, Ely Sailing Club is inviting you, your family and your friends to come and try
Published 07:46 on 14 Apr 2024
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Dinghy racing 2024 has started
The 2024 dinghy racing season has started. 9 boats took part in Sundays opening two races of the Spring Series, and the first pursuit of the season. All the results are here on the website: https://www.elysailingclub.org/sailing/race_results
Published 20:19 on 24 Mar 2024
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Let the Dinghy Sailing Season Commence!
The 2024 Dinghy Sailing Season started on Saturday 23rd March. 3 intrepid Ely SC cadets braved the squally moderate winds, rain and hail. Thanks to everyone who came down to the club to help with rigging club boats.
Published 18:19 on 23 Mar 2024
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Ken Wheeler Wins Model Yachts Easter Egg Races
Congratulations to Ken, winner of the Model Yachts Easter Egg Races. The conditions were pretty challenging for the model yachts. Well done to everyone that took part. The big boats get their chance to win some chocolate next Sunday.
Published 18:13 on 23 Mar 2024
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Training Dates and Skills Progression
Dates for the 2024 Training Courses have been published and are now available for booking by club members. For skills progression the club is offering an Adult Level 2, Cadet Stages 3 & 4 and an Advanced Seamanship Skills course during the season. Details are on the website: https://www.elysailingclub.org/training/rya-training-dates- The courses will be available to book by non-members at the Ely SC Open Day on 4th May and then
Published 20:56 on 24 Feb 2024
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2024 Sailing Calendar
Withmuch anticipation, the dinghy sailing season is only one month away. The season starts on Saturday 23rd March. This is a week earlier than usual, but as Easter is very early this year, we want everyone to have a chance to sail before the first cup race of the season on Easter Sunday. The full 2024 sailing calendar is now published on the club website; https://www.elysailingclub.org/events More details on
Published 20:05 on 24 Feb 2024
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2024 Winter Working Parties Begin
Winter working parties at Ely Sailing Club kicked off today with a fantastic turnout from club members. It was amazing to see so many members of all ages out in force! A great start has been made on cutting down the overgrowth, fixing up the starters' box, decluttering around the club and getting started on repairing the start line! Every Sunday from around 10:30 until around 14:00/15:00 or whatever you can spare, we will
Published 16:17 on 7 Jan 2024
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Congratulations to our 2023 winners
Congratulations to all the Ely SC cup, trophy and award winners who received their prizes at the 2023 Laying Up Supper. The photos from the presentations are now on the club website. Awards 2023 Many thanks to the Social Committee for arranging a really fabulous night
Published 08:46 on 19 Nov 2023
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Ely Cadets Win at the final Cambs Youth League 2023 Event
Seven Ely SC cadets travelled to Hunts SC for the final round of the 2023 Cambs Youth League. With a moderate, gusty easterly throughout the day our squad of awesome cadets had some challenging conditions. However all of them stuck at it and sailed extremely well, through all three races. At the end of the day the Ely cadets came home with an impressive haul of medals and trophies.
Published 19:41 on 14 Oct 2023
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Sailing Instructions - ITCA Eastern Region Topper Traveller Round 7 - 10th Sept
Ely Sailing Club will host Round 7 of the ITCA Eastern Region Traveller Series Round 7 (aka Topper Open) on Sunday 10th September. Entries are being taken via the ITCA website: Event: Eastern Topper Traveller Round 7 - RTG Selector Event (ourclubadmin.com) The Sailing Instructions areavailable to download below.
Published 11:14 on 7 Sep 2023
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Notice of Race - ITCA Topper Eastern Region Traveller Series Round 7 - 10th Sep
Ely Sailing Club will host Round 7 of the ITCA Eastern Region Traveller Series Round 7 (aka Topper Open) on Sunday 10th September. Entries are being taken via the ITCA website: Event: Eastern Topper Traveller Round 7 - RTG Selector Event (ourclubadmin.com) The Notice of Race is available to download below.
Published 20:39 on 14 Aug 2023