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Saturday Sailing September 4th
The Club is supporting the Weybridge Thameside festival being run in conjunction with Weybridge Sailing Club and as a result we are running the Saturday Points and Single Handed Races scheduled for 15.30pm that day from a start line at Weybridge SC at an earlier start time of 15.10. We need to get there in good time and it is suggested that we leave Desborough between 13.30 & 14.00. The duty team can assist with tows if required
National 12 Open 2010 Click here for video shot by Graham Kean Sailiing Opportunities for New Members Informal sailing opportunities with training if required are being arranged on four Saturday afternoons from 1.00pm between July and the end of the summer season on July 31st, August 21st, 4th September and October 2nd. Contact the Vice Commodore or the Sailing Secretary for details and to express an interest The 2010 Fixture List now published - click here
Course Application Form Summer Sailing Course -click here
2010 Training Opportunities - Click Here
INTRODUCTION TO RACING COURSE
A six week course will commence on Sat 24th April and run over six Saturdays through till July, This is an opportunity for members new to racing to learn racing techniques or for those with some experience to hone their racing skills. The clubs six racing coaches will run the course and tailor the content to suit demand. The first session will cover race preparation and be a shake down one to assess individual needs. Please contact the Sailing Sec to register an interest.
2010 Duty Rota available - click here
Dutyman updated for 2010 with effect from 3rd Feb2010
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.
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. |