Morecambe Sailing Club. (Same Club-New Name.)
Castlegate Security Open Regatta.
Unfortunately due to strong wind and rough seas, for the safety of competitors, Officer of the Day Keith Byers had to cancel racing on Sunday. MSC would like to thank sponsor Castlegate Security, all visitors and assisting members for their support.
Result.
| Helm | Race 1 | Race 2 | Total | Position |
| Chris Pickles | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Max Hindry | 4 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| Colin Rawlinson | 5 | 5 | 10 | 3 |
| Mark Fearnley | 1 | 10 | 11 | 4 |
| Max Rawlinson | 3 | 10 | 13 | 5 |
| Simon Shields | 8 | 6 | 14 | 6 |
| Sue Harding | 6 | 8 | 14 | 7 |
| Joe Bibby | 12 | 4 | 16 | 8 |
| Chris Spicer | 9 | 7 | 16 | 9 |
| Joe Quick | 14 | 3 | 17 | 10 |
| Dave Edwards | 7 | 10 | 17 | 11 |
| Nic Johnson | 10 | 9 | 19 | 12 |
| Ed Pilling | 11 | 10 | 21 | 13 |
| John Hodgson | 13 | 10 | 23 | 14 |
| Ben Bibby | 15 | 10 | 25 | 15 |
| Graham Hall | 16 | 10 | 26 | 16 |
| N. Simpson | 17 | 10 | 27 | 17 |
| Chris Baines | 18 | 10 | 28 | 18 |
| Paul Bibby | 21 | 10 | 31 | 19 |
| Dave Metcalfe | 21 | 21 | 42 | 20 |
MBSA REGATTA at South Windermere SC.
Excellent sailing by Chris Spicer in his Blaze gave him a 3rd Overall result in very tricky conditions beaten only by Mark Fearnley 1st in his Blaze and Jack Thompson in a Flying Fifteen. 22 competitors took part, full result is on the results page / dinghy section
Sailing continues every Sunday, the full 2018 Sailing Programme is in the Dinghy Section menu.
OD guidance information sheet click here to download
Safety boat guidance information sheet click here to download
Committee has decided that we are going to raise funds to purchase an AED (Defibrillator) for the club probably starting with raffles at all our functions. More news on this soon.
Would you like yacht sailing single handed? – watch the vlog in the Cruising menu and find out what’s its like.
Dinghy Racing 2017 Race and Special Awards Results are in the Dinghy Section Race Results or click here
Light wind sailing On The Bay.
KILLINGTON SAILING. Sailing at Killington Reservoir will be continuing co-ordinated by Dyane Sylvester and Dave Imeson. Also see the Morecambe Sailing Club Facebook Page for updates. Killington is an inland lake which many of you are now familiar with and it provides a good chance for you to do some helming and racing with some instruction as well as the possibility of some Safety Boat practice and instruction. If personal kit is required from our store then this can be picked up before or after Sunday sailing or Friday evenings.
Liaise with John Gibbison email….johngibbison (click) or ring 07816530848.
This is an opportunity for all members.
The Morecambe Sailing Club Youth Club is running well, meeting Friday evenings from 7.30pm. Currently there are 6 additional places available for new members. More info on the “Youth Team” menu item and Facebook “Morecambe Youth Sailing Team” for up to the minute news.
The club instructor team are always available to provide sail training, Plans are in hand for Sailing and Power Boat courses – if you want some Training or a Have a Go Taster see Training & Taster Page for latest info or Click here to send an email to request any info.
The Clubhouse is open every Friday evening from 8.30pm for members and visitors to enjoy a drink and discuss sailing plans.
Morecambe Sailing Club members are trying to encourage more people to get out sailing on Morecambe Bay by holding “Have a Go” Sailing Taster Days. All equipment is provided just have some trainers that can get wet. You will have the opportunity to crew and to “steer” a dinghy and a ride in a power boat! – Missed our tasters so far? Then see Training & Tasters Page for more info. 
THE CLUBHOUSE IS AVAILABLE FOR HIRE. Ideal for a family party, small business meeting, charity event, another Club activity etc. So far we have had Canoe and Hockey Club, Lions Club, Diving Club Training, Beaumont College Conference days, family parties, Fishermen Meeting and more. Aiming this at members, friends of the Club and friends of our members – please put the word out!
COSTS: A member’s own private function is £50 for a full day and £25 for a part day (am/pm/ev).
The non-member booking rate is £70 per day and £35 per part day. Charity events: member rates apply.
These rates include use of kitchen. The bar can be open at no extra charge as long as it can be staffed by approved persons. Full details are on the Booking Form
FOR ANY ENQUIRIES contact the Secretary Mark Procter, please email : The Secretary. All bookings must be supported by completion of a Booking Form – Download Clubhouse Booking Form here.
Please check the Noticeboard for more updates, news & notices. What’s the HAT? – see the Noticeboard
The MSC Website – please email the webmaster if you wish to make any useful observations or send any good photographs.
Current Live Weather at Glasson.
Current Live Morecambe Bay Wind at Fleetwood
