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Ferryman Wednesday Night Results
Wed 1st Jul

Pontoon Day
Sat 27th Jun

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WELCOME TO THE BSC
This web site automatically notifies you by e mail of news and diary changes, e mail John Hardy to be included in this service.

THE SAILING PROGAMME FOR 2009 IS UPLOADED. WE HAVE SPACES AVAILABLE IN THE JUNIOR SECTION 2009 INTAKE.

THOUGHT FOR THE RECESSION, "WHY WORK LATE ON WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS, THEN PAY EXTRA TAX? BE WISE, ENJOY YOURSELF AND COME SAILING INSTEAD"

News / Communications
 
Top Quality Coaching
27 June 2009
Our Coaches, (well one of them), are so dedicated to giving their attention  to high class olympic standard coaching they forgot the tide. Bless them!!

             ... Read More.

Parental Support
25 June 2009
Surely this takes parental support to a whole new ... Read More.

Guy Tickner
24 June 2009

Hello Friends and family.

  My dad Guy Tickner was very involved as a young man in the Burnham sailing club with the likes of Bob and Sonny Cole, Roly Petticrow .

You are all welcome to join us for GUY’S ... Read More.


Congratulations
23 June 2009

Congratulations to Nick HP for comming 35th in the Regatta Fleet last weekend, another promising BSC ... Read More.


BSC Topper Sailors
15 June 2009
Well done to all the BSC Topper Sailors, what a fantasic show.

Well Done to Robert Hooper,(Fantastic Result) Molly Brown , Arthur Brown,(can you believe it what as  star) Robin Saunders, Sam Drew, Charlie ... Read More.

Crouch Log
26 May 2009
Here is the latest Crouch Log, Thats the Crouch Yacht Clubs version of our Notes from the ... Read More.

Change in Sailing Instructions
19 May 2009

We have changed the Sailing Instructions.

We have removed  Rule 17.4 to bring us in line with the other clubs and The Racing Rules. (If we fly flag Y at your 5 minute then personel bouancy must be ... Read More.


Good News Arthur Brown wins Inlands
18 May 2009
Good News, our Arthur Brown wins the Regatta Fleet Inlands at Grafham.

In short for the BSC

Regatta Fleet 	Arthur Brown 1st and Regatta Fleet Optimist Inland
Champion!!!  Absolutely brilliant
			Matthew
          ...
          Read More.

Further Fire News
17 May 2009

Dear Members

As you are probably aware by now, our Club house has sadly suffered a very significant fire; however we intend to continue ‘business as usual’, with some improvisation, and your much ... Read More.


Latest Notes from the Bridge
17 May 2009
Here are the latest "Notes from The Bridge" ... Read More.

Fire
16 May 2009
Early this morning the Clubhouse suffered a fire. We are working on practical arrangements this weekend and will update with arrangements by the end of the weekend, but it will be sailing as ... Read More.

Burnham Oppie Open Meeting
15 May 2009

The details are attached for the Burnham Oppie open. This is your open meeting please everyone make the effort to do it. ... Read More.


Latest RYA May/ June news letter
12 May 2009
Here is the East Zone News Letter for May / ... Read More.

An Evening with Brian Thompson
24 April 2009
We have been asked by Stuart the Commodore of the RCYC to invite BSC members to the below, hear first hand over dinner from Brian ... Read More.

Russ Smith
22 April 2009
It is with great regret that we advise the death of Russ last week, he had agreed to be our handicap Officer this year and had just bought a 707 for this season.

All are very welcome to attend Russ’s cremation service ... Read More.

Sailing Instructions and course card
22 April 2009
I have just updated the course card, which was wrong in the sailing instructions, You can see a copy attached here, and attached to every Wednesday Race Event, and it is in the new Documents Section. ... Read More.

First Aid Course
02 April 2009
If any one would like to do a first aid course on 25th April in club house Cost £40 please see Jenni,     her e mail is  robert728@tiscali.co.uk

Murrays Memorial Service
28 March 2009
Murrays memorial service will be Friday 3rd April. 12:30 at St Marys

Murray Prior
22 March 2009
Sadly Murray passed away this morning (Sunday March 22nd)

RNLI Safety Advice
14 March 2009
Here is the latest safety advice from the RNLI, dont forget prevention is better than the cure, epecially if the result is terminal. This is the second year someone has died in the river without a buoyancy aid.

... Read More.

Junior Section Letter
12 March 2009

Here is letter from John Paul to all Junior Parents.  The season is nearly here, we still have some spaces left in the Junior section, please feel free to invite any families ... Read More.


Lastest RYA East news letter
10 March 2009
Lastest RYA East news letter ... Read More.

Bob Cole
03 March 2009
Bob's Memorial Service (celebration of his life) is on Wednesday 11th March
2009 at 12:30 pm at the United Reformed Church, Burnham on Crouch.  After
the service, all are welcome at Burnham Sailing Club
          ...
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Rib for Sale
03 March 2009
1998 Yellow 6m Humber with 75 HP > Power trim & tilt 
> Fishfinder 
>
          ...
          Read More.

Audrey Tavinor
26 February 2009
Dear Members 
 
I have today received the following message from Paul Tavinor, 
 
 
It is with deep regret I have to inform you that Audrey  passed away 
peacefully on Sunday afternoon 15th February after 5
          ...
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Our President Bob Cole
25 February 2009

Bob Cole died peacefully this morning in Broomfield hospital where he enjoyed having lots of visitors. Thankyou to everyone for taking the time to see him.
His beaming smile will be missed by ... Read More.


Bob Cole
17 February 2009
Bob - Our President - is quite poorly and is in Broomfield Hospital (B12) but very cheery, kind and still interested in people.  He has lots of visitors but always appreciates more. From Sharon Hosegood - Bob's neice.

RYA East Zone News
28 January 2009
Please see attached the latest RYA East news ... Read More.

Rules Talk Invitation
21 January 2009

BSC members have been invited to a rules talk at the RCYC, please see below

Any  BSC junior members are welcome to come along if they are
interested.


Please make a date in your ... Read More.


Committee Meeting Minutes
14 January 2009
Please see below the committee meeting ... Read More.

RSPB Wallasea Island Meeting
21 December 2008

There is a meeting about the  new RSPB  Wallasea Island Project 10th Jan at RB.  See e mail in below and attachment . It  is designed for sailors and how it will effect ... Read More.


RYA East Zone News Letter
13 December 2008
Here is the December East Zone RYA news ... Read More.

Christmas Party
11 December 2008
The Christmas Party was a  great success every one seemed to enjoy the games.

Dick and Hiliary produced a first class full Turkey dinner, with seconds!

There was so much noise and stuff not sure who won the ... Read More.

Minutes of last General Commitee Meeting
29 November 2008

Here are the minute notes of the last General Committe meeting,

Notes of the General Committee Meeting held on

Wednesday 19th November at 7.30pm in The ... Read More.


Latest RYA news letter
14 November 2008
Please see attached the latest RYA news letter for our area. ... Read More.

BSC Junior Wins first Tera Inlands
27 October 2008
Junior member James Hutton Penman, who sails his Tera at the BSC,  wins the first RS Tera Inlands Championship. Also a very well done to Josh Aldridge who was 6th.
1st and 6th out of 30 boats, well done ... Read More.

Optimist For Sale
11 October 2008

For Sale Optimist 5483 "Little Angel"    Ready to race, one careful  owner.

3 years old, blue cut sail, top, bottom covers, paddle, bailer, light weight trolley.

Only ... Read More.

2009 Rules online
25 September 2008
The new rules of sailing  for 2009-2012 are now published online for those of you who are really keen.

Some bed time winter reading!


... Read More.

St FM Radio
16 September 2008

We have just been advised that the interviews taken by st fm on Sunday at junoir regatta will be played twice, about 16:30 and 17:45 today

94.7 fm

http://www.saintfm.org.uk/listenlive.html


RYA Setember News Letter
04 September 2008
RYA September new ... Read More.

St Matthew Cup
02 September 2008
We sailed the St Matthew Cup today, using our format from last year, 4 races back to back in 707s, thanks to the 707 fleet.

Congratulations to the RCYC team who won, the BSC were 2nd, followed a little way behind by the RBYC and CYC.




Burnham Week starts 23rd August
18 August 2008

The Clubhouse will be open during the day throughout the Bank Holiday Weekend of Burnham Week for light refreshments.  Aterwards  join us in the evenings for supper in a convivial and friendly atmosphere with local ... Read More.

BURNHAM WEEK 2008
17 July 2008

BURNHAM WEEK is just around the corner. Once again the Burnham Sailing Club is hosting the JCC ... Read More.


Photos of Stuart Paul Pontoon Party
09 July 2008
Here are the photos of the Stuart Paul Pontoon Party, which I thought saw the BSC at its best. So many turned up, mucked in, did their part, just gone on with it and everyone had a fantastic time. Well done and thank you to all ... Read More.

RYA News Letter
27 May 2008
Please find attached the lastest RYA Eastern Area news ... Read More.

Wednesday Evening
22 May 2008
While some were paying foot ball others were fishing!  

We even took the owner of one grounded boat ashore to watch the foot ball and then delivered hot food back afloat to the crew who he left ... Read More.

Burnhams Feva Open Details
20 May 2008

The Burnham Feva Open meeting details have just arrived see attached.    
              ... Read More.


Otter week details arrived
17 May 2008
Otter week details attached. I happen to know this year is going to be even better than last year, with a German visiting club, loads of Toppers and Hired Toppers on top. All for only £105.

Please see attachment at bottom ... Read More.

Topper Open Meeting
16 May 2008
We now have the Burnham Topper open meeting Notice of Race, please see attached and details in out sailing ... Read More.

HCC Burnham Optimist Open meeting
13 May 2008
Reminder: Our Optimist open meeting is fast approaching it is on the 12th and 13th July.

Please dont forget to enter online as per attached.

We are hoping that the event will be larger and even bettter than last ... Read More.

CHANGE AND CORRECTION IN SAILING INSTRUCTIONS.
08 May 2008

I am sorry, it has come to my attention that the sailing instructions on the web site still had a typo mistake in them I have corrected this and I have taken the oppotunity to change Forrester Hyde to Romford Navy ... Read More.


Committee meeting minutes
07 May 2008
Here are the committee meeting ... Read More.

Committee meeting minutes
05 April 2008

Committee meeting minutes
Saturday, April 05, 2008
Here are the last ... Read More.

Free RYA Safety boat training
29 March 2008

Free yes FREE Safety boat training, read all, This is a 300 pound course they are giving away!!!

This email has just come in, this will be first come first serve, so places will go quickly, ... Read More.


Attention Youth Sailors - RYA e mail
11 March 2008
Dear Club contact
Please pass this on to any junior or youth sailors at your club or post
it on you club notice board
Jenny

RYA Press Release 10 March 2008
Less than week remaining to enter 2008 RYA Youth ... Read More.

Commitee Meeting Minutes
02 March 2008
Here are minutes from the last ... Read More.

Parent Letter
07 February 2008

Dear Parents,

Welcome to both old salts and new members of the Burnham Sailing Club Junior Section.

A meeting has been organised for you to meet Friday evening Group leaders, and to find out about the ... Read More.


Race Box
07 February 2008
Dear all
The Junior section of the Burnham Sailing Club needs help on a Wednesday evening in the Race Box. We need a minimum of two more people to offer their help from about 6.15pm to roughly 7.30pm.
Requirements for the ... Read More.

General Committee Minutes
10 January 2008

Minutes of the General Committee Meeting held on

Friday 4th January 2008 in The ... Read More.


Len Barbet
04 January 2008
It is with great sadness that we advise the death of Len Barbet, who has sailed on the Crouch for longer than I can remember. Len was our Handicap Officer for many years.

Our condolences to Shirley at this time.

Stuart Paul
30 December 2007
It is with the greatest sadness that we acknowledge the death of one of our junior members Stuart Paul.   Stuart was diagnosed with a brain tumour earlier this year which unfortunately was ... Read More.

News Letter (Notes from Bridge)
29 December 2007
Here are the notes from the bridge for ... Read More.

Committe Meeting Minutes
28 November 2007
Here are the minutes of the meeting.




Notes of the General Committee Meeting held on

Friday 23rd November 2007 in The Clubhouse

Those ... Read More.


Christmas Party Booking
17 November 2007
Please see social for "Christmas Party" booking, theme "Adult Chrildrens Christmas Party" No Children allowed!!!

Please support your Club and Commodore and let them put you in the pary mood.

Come on junior section ... Read More.

News Letter
22 October 2007

Here are the lastest "Notes from the Bridge" September 2007, they include all this seasons ... Read More.


Committee Meeting Minutes
15 October 2007

Notes of the General Committee Meeting held on

Friday 5th October 2007 in The Clubhouse

Those present were:

President & Trustee Bob ... Read More.


Commitee meeting minutes
12 September 2007

Notes of the General Committee Meeting held on

Friday 7th September 2007 in The Clubhouse

Those present were:

Vice President & Trustee ... Read More.


St Matthew Cup
02 September 2007
The BSC hosted the 61st StMatthew cup today, with extremly close racing in front of the club. There were 4 back to back races with each club racing two 707s each, making eight in total. Photos and full report to ... Read More.

Burnham Week Dinghy Weekend
25 August 2007
The Dinghy Bank Holiday Weekend hosted and run by the Burnham Sailing Club proved a success although the numbers competing were affected by several Open Meeting being held in the area.
The races were held in light winds and at ... Read More.

Burnham Week Dinghy Bank Holiday Regatta
25 August 2007

BURNHAM WEEK DINGHY BANK HOLIDAY REGATTA

Saturday 25th Sunday 26th Monday 27th August 2007

Held from ... Read More.


Junior Racing
15 August 2007
There is no junior racing 15th and 22nd of August due to RB Cadet and Otter week 

The last race will be the Wednesday after Burnham week 5th September.

Optimist Regatta Nationals Report
03 August 2007

Optimist national champs
Regatta fleet.

Three burnham club sailors travelled to Weymouth last week to compete in the regatta
fleet, a mixture of fun, training & racing.
Under mainly blue skies and with ... Read More.


Notice to Mariners
24 July 2007

        Notice to Mariners from Crouch ... Read More.


Minutes of meeting
24 July 2007

Notes of the General Committee Meeting held on

Tuesday 17 July 2007 in The Clubhouse

Those present were:

Vice President & Trustee Murray ... Read More.


HCC Burnham Optimist Open Write up
16 July 2007

Race Fleet  (For Regatta Fleet Scroll down)  


See all photographs at  http://mail.impamark.com/oppies/

In previous years, the Royal ... Read More.


Commodores Party
29 June 2007
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED  DUE TO WEATHER, WIIL ADVISE SHORTLY OF NEW DATE.

 The Commodores day has now changed from a day event on Sunday the 1st July to a BBQ party on Friday the 29th ... Read More.

Junior Sailing Instructions
21 June 2007
Due to the successs of the Toppers and Fevas,we have changed the sailing instructions for the Juniors only. These are the changes we will try them for now and see how we go. Any feed bac please e mail John Hardy ... Read More.

Life Boat Open Day
12 June 2007

Burnham Lifeboat Station will be opening its doors to the public free of charge on Sunday 24th June 2007 from 11am until 4pm. This is a great opportunity for visitors to see over the two inshore lifeboats, meet the ... Read More.


Burnham Week
12 June 2007

Some of you will already be aware that the Burnham Week online entry
system is up and running. Indeed, I understand that several entries have
already been received.

There is a considerable advantage to entering ... Read More.


Junior Pursuit Race
11 June 2007
This Wednesday is the Pursuit race for all classes.
Sailing instructions and course will be  at sign in. Race end time will be 19:25

Junior Start Times are:

Oppie Starter 18:27
Scow 18:30
Oppie ... Read More.

Pursuit Race
07 June 2007

PURSUIT RACE STARTS COURSES FOR 13 JUN 2007

WEDS 13th JUNE 2007 ---------------PURSUIT RACE START ... Read More.


Crouch Commodores Centenary Challenge
18 May 2007
It will be the Crouch Yacht Clubs Commodores Centenary Challenge on the 23rd June.

During the week of the 23rd June there will be a 30 meter ish barged on the end of the pontoon, can we please show every consideration ... Read More.

Visit by RNLI Lifeboats
16 May 2007
Wednesday 16th May - Race for the RNLI Pennant
Two RNLI  LifeBoats will be on the pontoon for you to look at and talk to the crew.
Come and suppport the Lifeboat - what ever the weather!
See you there - Rosemary

Ferryman Wednesday Start Amendment
14 May 2007
From now on Class 2 start will be 18:00 hrs with Class one using class one class flag for starts.

Class 2 flag will still be used for shorten course.

Results still calculated separately

Entry form for Feva Nationals
30 March 2007

Its only 2 months to the Feva nations in Whitstable, you can now see count down and enter on line http://www.rs-association.com/index.asp?fleet=RS%20Feva


Warning Mel Launches
11 March 2007
Warning all be aware of a new danger on the Crouch. Mel is now afloat in charge of her craft. The launching was a  interesting ... Read More.

BSC Junior Prospectus
30 January 2007
Here is the Junior Prospectus, please down load it or pass it on to prospective new Juniors.

We have a some places left for this years entry.
  ... Read More.

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