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Ready for Sailing!
Thanks to the large number of club members who came to our working party to fix, tidy, clean and otherwise get our site and facilities ready for the season, we are now ready for club sailing activities to begin! First day of racing is Sunday, March 23; first Messing About in Boats is Saturday, March 29. If you are interested in sailing for fun or friendly competition, you are welcome to visit on the
Published 11:32 on 22 Mar 2025
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Next Open: Belle Isle Race
SWSC's Annual Belle Isle Race will be held Sunday, August 25, with a start time of 11:00am. The race runs from the South Windermere Club site at YMCA North Camp, near Newby Bridge, Cumbria, to around Belle Isle, and return. The race is open to visitors - see the Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions to ensure entrance requirements: https://www.swsailing.co.uk/page/belle-isle-open-race .
Published 15:34 on 19 Aug 2024
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Annual SWSC Open Race to Waterhead and Back
SWSC's flagship race, the Waterhead, will be held Sunday, 9 June, starting at 11:00 hrs. Come and join us for wonderful day on the water racing from the south end of Windermere to the north and back, (approx 20 miles) while enjoying the many different challenges on the way. Sailing instructions and Notice of Race available here .
Published 20:07 on 7 May 2024
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Discover Sailing at SWSC
SWSC will be holding an open day with taster sails on Saturday, 18 May, 10:30am to 3pm. This is part of the RYA's Discover Sailing initiative so Save the Date! Club members will be on site to share more information about all things sailing and our club community. No advance booking is required. Buoyancy aids are provided for sailing and being on the jetty. We recommend wearing comfortable clothes and footwear that
Published 00:00 on 27 Mar 2024
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Community asset designation lost on appeal
South Windermere Sailing Club (SWSC) was disappointed to learn on 23 February that YMCA Fylde Coast has successfully appealed the recent designation of the SWSC area of YMCA North Camp as an Asset of Community Value (ACV). The whole of the North Camp is now designated as an "unsuccessful nomination" of an ACV by the Westmorland & Furness Council. SWSC has sought from the outset to work with YMCA to find a solution which
Published 10:57 on 2 Mar 2024
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Winter walks keep members active!
Fourteen of us enjoyed a dry, if overcast, seven mile wander around the Lune Gorge and Borrowdale on the 28 th January, looking at possible and probable roman roads, 'by appointment' fell ponies, and the influence of railways and motorway on the layout of Tebay and its roads. A walk up the Borrowdale valley and a crossing of the Low Borrowdale Farm moat were followed by a climb and brisk walk along the ridge
Published 10:39 on 30 Jan 2024
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SWSC area of YMCA North Camp designated Asset of Community Value
The area leased and used by South Windermere Sailing Club (SWSC) has been successfully designated as an Asset of Community Value (ACV) by the Westmorland & Furness Council. SWSC had nominated YMCA North Camp to underscore the importance of maintaining the site's community value and access to the Windermere lakefront for community purposes, in light of the prospective sale of the land. SWSC Commodore Sara Speicher stated, "We are very pleased that the
Published 17:35 on 22 Nov 2023
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Club celebrates achievements at Annual Prizegiving
Forty-eight awards were handed out to SWSC members at the club's annual dinner and prizegiving, held on October 21 at the Old School Kitchen, YMCA North Camp. The awards reflected success in races, improvement in sailing, and commitment and support to the club. In the racing awards, Mark Fearnley led the way with ten trophies, with Wyn Roberts collecting six, and Bret Matthews and Bob Eastwood both winning five. Jack Thompson collected four and
Published 17:17 on 5 Nov 2023
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Club AGM reviews year, elects committee
SWSC held its annual general meeting on Saturday, October 7 to review the year, set fees for 2024 and elect the officers and committee for the next 12 months. Commodore Sara Speicher gave a comprehensive overview of the work of the trustees, officers and committee specifically related to the prospective sale of the YMCA North Camp site. She highlighted the strong support the club has received, both in its efforts to secure a
Published 16:49 on 14 Oct 2023
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Fun for everyone "Messing About in Boats"
SWSC held its annual "Messing About in Boats" week 31 July to 4 August. Young and young at heart sailed in rain and sun, calm and gales and had a grand time! Sailing skills definitely improved with daily outings and coaching. We look forward to next year's "Messing About Week" already scheduled for 29 July to 2 August 2024!
Published 16:13 on 8 Aug 2023
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Join in the Big Windermere Survey
The Freshwater Biological Association, also based at YMCA North Camp, research the health of freshwater all over the world including Windermere. Their next Big Windermere Survey is on Sunday 13 th August between 10:00-12:00 and they welcome volunteers! They have sampling sites all over the catchment, from Grasmere down to Newby Bridge; you can see them on this map
Published 14:17 on 6 Aug 2023
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MP backs campaign to keep community access on Windermere lakefront
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has written to YMCA, urging them to make sure community is protected on the lakefront at Windermere.
Published 21:34 on 12 Jun 2023