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Ely SC - Hunter's Yard 2024
Fair winds and sunshine was the order of the day for the Ely Sailing Club trip to Hunter's Yard for a cruise along the broads in beautiful 1950s sailing boats. After a morning muster at Ludham and some consideration of the tides, Lucky Rebel, Valiant Rebel and Rebel Reveler were rigged and ready for their adventures. Well, after a fair few 'pull the white rope' (they're all white!) moments and some clarification of what
Published 21:25 on 29 Jun 2024
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2024 12 Hour Overnight Race Round Up
On a warm summer's evening, 12 eager sailors, armed with snacks a plenty and some delightful dinners rigged up an Enterprise, Comet Versa and Wayfarer for the annual 12 hour overnight race at Ely. We went for a simple course with an A line start, up to 5, 4, 3, 6, 2, 1 and back through a gate to make lap counting in the wee hours a little easier. With some shifting wind overnight, it
Published 16:21 on 23 Jun 2024
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Overnight Race - 2024
Tonight is the night for sailing! The Overnight race takes place Saturday-Sunday, come to the club around 5pm for sorting teams, rigging boats etc. As we race in teams, there's no need to be sailing the full time! Please note there is no formal sailing on Saturday or Sunday other than the overnight race.
Published 08:49 on 22 Jun 2024
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Ely Cadets Brave The Broads
Yesterday, Saturday 15th June, 9 Ely SC cadets took to the Norfolk Broads for a day sailing in beautiful, traditional wooden boats. 3 reefed boats left a sunny Hunters Yard just before 11 with the 2 Rebel boats out in front with Buff Tip following soon after. Up to Acle Bridge saw some challenging beating with a perfect opportunity to brush up on tacking and motor cruiser awareness. Certain helms got a
Published 08:05 on 16 Jun 2024
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Ely SC - Youth League 2024 - Entries Open
This year's Ely SC leg of the Cambridgeshire Youth League takes place on Saturday 6th July. Entries are now open. Please follow this link to enter and download the Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions. https://www.elysailingclub.org/event/youth-leage-ely Lunches can be ordered at registration for a small charge.
Published 19:16 on 10 Jun 2024
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Ely SC Cadets Race at Grafham Youth League 24
A massive well done to the 6 Ely SC cadets who took part in the Grafham SC leg of the Cambridgeshire Youth League. Edward, Fergus, Jashan, Kieran, Louise and Michael joined 19 other sailors from around the county to tackle some very testing conditions. A fresh constant northerly was blowing all day with white caps across the expanse of Grafham Water. Kieran, our most experienced sailor was flying along in his Laser, eventually
Published 19:46 on 1 Jun 2024
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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