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Fife sailing club handed Lottery cash boost

Largo Bay Sailing Club has gained £7,000 to replace its safety boat from the National Lottery Community Fund, in partnership with sportscotland. Donald Aitken, Commodore of Largo Bay Sailing Club, said: “We are delighted to receive the financial support from Awards for All. “This will help the club to achieve one of its new objectives, which is to provide facilities and equipment that can be used by a wider section of the community. “More people in the community have taken to water-based activity during the pandemic and we, as a local organisation, want to ensure this level of activity continues by making our facilities more modern, safe and up-to-date. “The funds are part of our aim to purchase a new and lightweight safety boat and recovery winch. “This will allow launching and recovery using fewer people and in a safer and more controlled environment.”

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Teesdale Sailing Club wins funding for new junior boats

A SAILING club has won funding to replace its fleet of junior training boats ahead of the new season. Teesdale Sailing and Watersports Club, based at Grassholme Reservoir in Lunedale, has provided opportunities for youngsters in Teesdale and the wider area to experience the sport of sailing for several years. Under the auspices of the F3 Club, children aged from eight to 12 have been taught to sail by the club’s team of Royal Yachting Association (RYA) qualified instructors. Such has been the success of the programme that some of the youngsters have gone on to gain regional and national recognition. Last year Covid-19 meant that no instruction could take place, but the club did not stand still. Instead it submitted a bid to the Teesdale Area Action Partnership for funding to replace its fleet of 20-year-old junior training boats. The club has now received confirmation that funding has been awarded and is in a position to order new state-of-the-art training craft for the new season. Imogen Gibb, the RYA principal at the club, said: “I can’t wait to start teaching kids to sail in these fantastic new boats." The junior club has been renamed as the "On Board" club to fit in with the RYA national branding, and will start to operate on Saturdays from early May. “Sailing is a great Covid safe outdoor sport,” said club commodore Anthony Tubbs. “We are really looking forward to getting back on the water and introducing youngsters to this exhilarating pastime. The new boats will really help us to introduce even more young people to the sport, and we thank the TAAP for their support. Without this grant we would not have been able to continue to offer this opportunity." Instruction and use of boats is free of charge, and so is accessible to all. Anyone whose child would like to have a go at sailing is urged to get in touch with the club at info@tdswc.org.uk

Bexhill sailors told: Get ready to hit the waves

Although each of the past two sailing seasons have now been hit by the Covid restrictions, Bexhill Sailing Club’s executive committee have sought ways to get members out at every opportunity. Now the latest meeting has led to a four-step plan, following the government’s planned easing of restrictions, which will commence on March 29. Vice-commodore John Stebbing said: “The week leading up to Easter weekend will require members to dust down their boats and sails , stretch their muscles and get ready for the ocean. “Initially the clubhouse will not be useable for changing, but we had that experience last year and all coped well. “Bexhill Sailing Club has enthusiastic members and all will pull together to enjoy the water once again, while remaining compliant with the Covid rules to protect all concerned and their families. “So members – check your emails , and start to get ready!”

This year’s Southampton International Boat show will take place from the 10th – 19th September 2021.

This year’s event will take place from the 10th – 19th September 2021. British Marine, the organiser of the Southampton International Boat Show, is delighted to confirm that the 52nd edition of the UK’s largest watersports festival is planned to take place to celebrate everything that is great about being out on the water. Packed full of boats and equipment, this edition of the show will see the return of Europe’s largest purpose-built marina, which will feature an unparalleled range of new sailing and power boats alongside over 450 marine brands on show. More than 600 boats from around the World will be exhibiting at the show, making it the event for serious boat buyers to attend. Lesley Robinson, CEO of British Marine, says: “It is a great pleasure to announce that Southampton International Boat Show is back in 2021, the show is such a key event in the boating calendar and a real celebration to the end of season. British Marine is using our years of boat show experience to deliver the 52nd edition at full size and to welcome visitors back in style. We cannot wait to see you all in person again!” Now is the time to register your interest in attending the show. Visit www.southamptonboatshow.com to be the first to hear when tickets are available.

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