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Bourne Plaice Winter Series – 5 January 2014

The first race of  the 2014 Bourne Plaice Winter Series took place on Sunday when the faithful  gathered in the hope that the weather forecast would hold, breeze in the morning, gale by lunch-time! Please follow this link for the full story – Bourne Plaice Winter Series 5 Jan 2014.

First Aid Training Course – 25 January 2014

Dr May Shui Chan is holding a First Aid Training Course at the clubhouse on Saturday 25 January primarily aimed at MS & CC safety boat crew. If you require any further information or would like to sign-up please email Dr May Shiu Chan (chan@glendown.org) or Donald Edwards our Training Officer (d_edwards@65@me.com).  Application Form is…

MS&CC Pursuit Race 2013

With four Sundays and a Boxing Day already sailed in December the last race of 2013 was a change of format with a Pursuit Race.  Please click on the following link for the full write-up and results – Pursuit Race 29 Dec 2013.

MS&CC Frostbite Regatta 2013

Unike Christmas Day the weather forecast for the Manx Sailing & Cruising Club Frost-Bite Regatta was simply splendid, clear sky, warm winter sunshine and at 10am not a breath of wind.  Follow the link for the full write-up Frost-Bite Regatta 2013

Bourne Plaice Winter Series – 22 December 2013

This weeks write-up is courtesy of Mike Pridham. On Sunday the forecast, West South-Westerly force 6-7, seems to have put off nearly all of the Island’s dinghy sailors.  Please click on the following link for the rest of story Bourne Plaice Winter Series 22 Dec 2013.

Bourne Plaice Winter Series – 15 December 2013

With the high winds forecast on Sunday morning the only place on the Island that sailing could be possible was Baldwin Reservoir. Follow the link for the full write-up – Bourne Plaice Winter Series 15 Dec 2013.

Bourne Plaice Winter Series – 8 December 2013

This weeks write-up is courtesy of Jerry Colman. A forecast of a steady 25 knots from the SW did not deter many from making the 10:00 start at Injebreck for the latest round of the Bourne Plaice Winter Series.  Please click on this link for the full report – Bourne Plaice Winter Series 8 Dec 2013

Bourne Plaice Winter Series – 1 December 2013

At last the Baldwin valley had wind, and lots of it!  After three weeks of next to nothing the normally sheltered valley seemed to create its own wind, short, sharp gusts upto force four making the racing fleet of nine very lively indeed. Please click on the following link for the full write-up – Bourne Plaice…

Bourne Plaice Winter Series – 24 November 2013

This Sunday the last round of the Bourne Plaice November Series was raced in bright sunshine and a nice breeze in contrast to last weeks rain. Please follow this link for the full write-up and the overall results for the November Series: Bourne Plaice Winter Series 24 Nov 2013.

Bourne Plaice Winter Series – 17 November 2013

We knew it couldn’t last!!  After two bright, sunny Sunday mornings, last weekend was met with the misery of low cloud, constant rain/drizzle and extremely light winds, testing the skill and patience of all competitors. Please click on the following link for the full report and results: Bourne Plaice Winter Series 17 Nov 2013