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Starcross Yacht Club

Welcome to the Starcross Yacht Club web site

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Starcross Yacht Club is reputed to be one of the oldest sailing clubs in the British Isles, having been loosely formed to organise a sailing regatta all the way back in 1772.  However, it is now a thoroughly go-ahead, modern and informal family club devoted to the pursuit of small boat sailing.  Since 1957, the club, originally situated in Starcross Village, has been based at our present location at Powderham Point on the west bank of the Exe Estuary, where we have all the facilities expected by keen sailors.  There are excellent changing rooms and showers, plus launching and berthing facilities for sailing dinghies and catamarans. 

Last Updated on Tuesday, 22 December 2009 19:53 Read more...
 

Selected upcoming SYC events

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A selection of upcoming events at SYC

Handel's Messiah at Powderham Castle - 19:30 March 13th
Our nearest neighbour has an evening of Handel's Messiah in the "Music Room". Details here and profits go to fund to restore the 1769 house organ

Dinghy / cat racers working party - 10:00 March 20th
Chain gangThe first working party of the year is approaching. Nominally for dinghy / cat racers, all are welcome! Details (including optional registration) here.

New members evening - 19:00 March 24th
For those members who have recently joined, the club is holding a New Members evening on the 24th of March at 19:00.This will be a good opportunity to find out more about SYC events in 2010 from cruising to racing as well as social events. Food and wine will be available for all so please do come along.


Full SYC calendar here
Bookings calendar here

Last Updated on Wednesday, 10 March 2010 22:38
 

Duffer's Diary

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Duffer’s Diary - A Beginner’s Guide to Racing - The Autumn Series 2009

SYC is encouraging more of us to try racing. I know there are some to whom racing is a rather daunting prospect so, as a newcomer to sailing let alone racing, I thought it might be of interest if I recorded some of my experiences of starting to race. And along the way I could de-mystify some of the esoteric terminology, like DNF and OCS. My gist is that whilst it can be a little confusing at first, racing is actually very accessible, a lot of fun and a great way to develop one’s sailing skills.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 17 February 2010 09:23 Read more...
 

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