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News
Forthcoming Events
Meetings to discuss duties are to be held at the Clubhouse on Monday 28th August and Wednesday 23rd September at 7.30pm. All team leaders are asked to attend one or other meeting. Details can be obtained from the Vice Commodore
The 60th British Moth Open for the 'Desborough Moth' will be held on Saturday 6th September. First start 11.00am - 3 races with 2 to count.
Club 60th Birthday Party in the evening - Camping overnight for visitors who can join club racing for the Roberts Trophy on Sunday 7th September
September Newsletter out now - click here
Latest Cadets Points now posted - click here
The 2008 Fixture List now published - click here
TRAINING PROGRAMME 2008 - click here
CRUISER BERTHS
Desborough has over 20 Cruiser Berths with jetties in the creek alongside the club. These are available to members for Sailing Cruisers with maximum overall length of 22 feet. There is an active cruiser fleet with races held on Sunday mornings throughout the season. There are currently three vacancies for cruisers and applications are invited from members for these berths.
Dutyman has now been updated for 2008 effective 17th February 2008
Latest version of Sailing Instructions for Club Races
The Club
Pleasantly situated on the banks of the River Thames at Shepperton, Middlesex on a wide stretch of the river overlooked by Shepperton Manor, the club house is surrounded by broad lawns that run to the waters edge. The Club offers racing, family sailing and social events in a beautiful setting. Sailing
Shepperton Reach is
a long stretch of the River Thames which includes a sharp easterly
bend and provides exciting sailing. It is possible to sail between
Shepperton Lock and Walton Bridge unhindered by bridges or overhead
cables. It has the advantage of being sheltered from much of the
motor cruiser traffic from Weybridge to Walton-on-Thames which
bypasses the Club down the Desborough Channel. The Channel also
assists in minimising river currents after wet weather. FacilitiesThe modern club house has changing rooms and showers and the club room has a well stocked bar for drinks, tea, coffee and snacks. A covered veranda gives excellent views of the sailing. The dinghy park can accommodate 180 boats. Launching and recovery is easy from the gentle slipways and good landing stages make casting off simple under most conditions. |