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Local Notice to Mariners; Date: 16/2/26 Dredging Operations
Local Notice to Mariners Date: 16/2/26 Dredging Operations Mariners are hereby advised that Brightlingsea Harbour, in conjunction with dredging contractor Van Oord, will be conducting dredging operations within Brightlingsea Marina and Harbour. Operations are scheduled to commence on Friday 20th February 2026 and are expected to be completed by 1st
Published 09:30 on 20 Feb 2026
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What an Evening!
On Saturday 24th January it was the 90th Anniversary of the formation of Stour Sailing Club (and also when the design of our Club Flag was decided!) So many members turned up to help celebrate with supper and memories in the Club, and it was an amazing evening. Thank you to everyone who came along, and especially those who helped to organise and cater! There will be may more opportunities to celebrate our 90th
Published 11:51 on 29 Jan 2026
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Stour Sailing Club 90th Anniversary
Saturday 24th January marks the 90th Anniversary of the founding of Stour Sailing Club in 1936. There will be celebrations throughout the year but this anniversary is too important to miss! So join us in the Club Bar from 6 on Saturday 24th January 2026 to celebrate - there will be food, there will be decorations and the Bar is well stocked. See you there.
Published 10:04 on 22 Jan 2026
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Time to Shift Your Boats!
Sadly another summer sailing season is reaching its end, and it is time to get moving. On the plus side we are planning our first 'Laying up Supper' in more than a while so watch out for a social events update. In the meantime - The West Compound cruiser 'lift-out' takes place on the 4/5th Nov 2025. Before this, as you may be aware we have the HYGA Harker's
Published 10:16 on 11 Oct 2025
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Micro Worlds 11th & 12th October
Next weekend it will be 2025 Micro-Worlds at the Club. On Saturday 11th - HW is 15:45, the Race Briefing is 12:45 and the First Start is 13:45. On Sunday 12th - HW is 16:30, the Race Briefing (if required) is 13:30 and the First Start is 14:30 The Notice of Race and the Sailing Instructions are included below.
Published 10:25 on 5 Oct 2025
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Micro Race 7/9/2025
Brilliant race today in slightly testing condition - quite windy!! Huge congrats to Andrew and Alex, our latest Micro owning team, who managed a very respectable third place and didn't get that wet, well during the race at least!! Maybe we need to keep an eye on them!! Looking forward to the Micro Worlds!
Published 14:57 on 7 Sep 2025
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2025 Lift-Out and Winter Storage
It is that time of year again! Lift out is scheduled for Tuesday 4th and Wednesday 5th November, the deadline for the applications for winter storage and/or lift out is September 21 st 2025. Limited storage is also available in the East Compound for craft under 16ft. The application forms can be found by clicking on the links below. No payment is required with the application. Members offered storage
Published 10:48 on 31 Aug 2025
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President's Cup Race 2025
The President's Cup Race will be held on Saturday 23 August 2025. The first start will be no earlier than 11.40 (high water is 13:10) All welcome; Micros, Yachts, Classics, Canoes, SUP's etc - if it floats we can get you a start! Race Notice and further details below.
Published 07:27 on 10 Aug 2025
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'Pontoon Walkway' Working Party
There was a very successful working party this morning, stripping all the unnecessary components from the walkway that the club acquired many years ago, lightening it, and preparing it for re-purposing as a main gangway onto the clubs pontoon. It will now be modified by a local engineering company and installed in the coming weeks.
Published 13:39 on 6 Aug 2025
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Regatta 2025 - Firework Night!
What a fantastic job 'Dynamic Fireworks' did for us this year - one of the best yet! Despite the cooler evening, the beach and surrounding area was very busy, with people pouring out of nearby pubs and restaurants - roll on next year!!
Published 22:12 on 26 Jul 2025
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On the waterfront + Beer Festival !
Such a busy evening on Friday whether in the water, on the water, on the beach, at the beer festival, or in the Club - massive congratulations to all those involved in making it happen!!
Published 11:40 on 19 Jul 2025
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RNLI Safety Talk - August 1st, 17:00, Club Marquee
Safety around the water is an issue that sadly tends to make the headlines only when things go wrong, and with the recent lovely hot weather, there have been far more people enjoying the water than is usual. Because if it, there have been a few dangerously close near misses just lately, not only here, but at other locations around the coast. in view of that, the various 'Agencies', RNLI, Fire etc, have been
Published 10:56 on 17 Jul 2025