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Free Sailing / Cruise followed by BBQ Monday 6th May

We are holding a free sailing day on Bank holiday Monday where we will arrange to have as many of the club boats on the water as possible (
free of any hire charges ).

We would like to see as many new and existing members on the day try out the boats. This will involve rigging the boats on the green
followed by some tuition if required and sailing around the bay.

It would be good to see as many of you take to the water in your own boats as well so that we can have a great spectacle on the water.

This will be followed by a BBQ at £3.00 per head – starting mid
afternoon…

If you would like to attend the BBQ please email David Holt at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to help with the planning of the
catering side.

We also have a reserve date for another free sailing day and BBQ on Saturday 18th May starting at 2.30pm so there is plenty of
opportunities to get out on the water.

Look forward to seeing you all on the water.

Video from Laser Radial Training Session

Footage for a Laser Radial Training Weekend that was held at Minnis Bay Sailing Club

F18 & Shearwaters Open 11&12 May 2013

Notice of Race can be found here

More details to follow

Boxing Day Icicle Tankard, bar open from 11am - 2.30pm offering Mulled Wine and Warm Mince Pies, free to those who sail?

Quiz Night

Saturday 19th December, more details to follow.

Treasure Hunt

Sunday 17th February, more details to follow.

RYA Sail for Gold – INSPIRE – CELEBRATE - SUPPORT

Push the Boat Out Day. 2pm Saturday 21st July 2012.

In support of the British Olympic Sailing Team.

All members are invited to a special event at MBSC called Push the Boat Out Day on Saturday 21st July at 2pm

The object of the day is to have fun, get as many boats as possible on the water, get the sailing club noticed and promote the RYA Sail for Gold support for the Olympic Sailing Team

Programme for the Day

• 2pm Assemble at the Club for briefing

• 3pm Team sailing relay racing (see relay race format below) and/or coast hugging sailing cruise part way to Reculvers

• 5pm Tea and cakes in the Club

• 6pm MBSC Rules the Beach, OK !  Games on the beach.

• Adults and Juniors – Girls v Boys rounders

• Cadets – Beach football, and Frisbee

• 7:30 BBQ and medal ceremony

Please let us know if you would like to take part, sign up on the Club Notice Board. Cost for the Tea/cakes and BBQ, Adults £5, Juniors and Cadets go free.

Fingers crossed for the right sort of weather on the day. High water is 2:15pm.  Also we could do with a couple of volunteers skilled at burning sausages and burgers please

Team Relay Race Format

A knock out competition between teams of 8 sailing side by side on a short upwind / downwind course in Laser 2000 dinghies run from safety boats. Each pair from each team completing one lap and then changing over from the safety boat. That is to say there will be 2 teams on the water simultaneously. We can probable handle 4 or 6 teams in the time available. It is intended that the pairs in the teams will be based on an experienced sailor with a cadet or less experienced sailor as helm so that everyone can take part. Team selection to be arranged on the day.

Congratulation to Chris Field - A Class European Champion

** Topper Event Cancelled **

Due to poor water quality the club has taken the decision to cancel this weekends Topper Events.

Free BBQ!

A Complimentary/FOC BBQ will be held on Sunday 3rd June from 5 pm onwards, to welcome new members.  Please come along to meet and support our news members.

Sailing Duties 2012

New system for the rest of the season- Please see the web link to Dutyman on the clubs website for all sailing duties, it is now possible to volunteer/swap/manage duties from the comfort of your own home , if you have not received login details or do not have Internet access please contact Simon Northrop on the details below.

Please note that members are able to sign up for their required duties by 31st May, after this date the duty allocation will be drawn randomly from the Dutyman system in relation to the required number of duties for each club member.

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Saturday 19th May - Taster Sailing Sessions

If you would like to enjoy the thrills of sailing we are holding a taster session on Saturday 19th May with qualified instructors from 11am - 4pm.  Full club facilities available including changing rooms and showers, hot and cold refreshments and bar. Everyone welcome under 16's must be accompanied by and adult.

Please report to our Club House, Hengist Road, Birchington,Kent, CT7 9QP someone will be there to meet and great and arrange for a sail.

To reserve places This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Nick Field 07985 293279