Welcome to Bantham Sailing Club
Founded 1933
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Bantham Sailing Club
Bantham Sailing Club was originally founded in 1933 with the aim of encouraging sailing for pleasure on the tidal estuary of the River Avon. We are a family orientated club and organise a programme of sailing and social events that take place over the summer season.
The Bantham Community Sailing Group , aimed primarily at children, begins in May offering free tuition and use of the club’s dozen sailing school dinghies.
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During May, June July August and September we run sailing races The Spring series is in May and June, Points series in July and August, and Autumn
series in September. We also run a Spring regatta in May, separate Gala Weekend in July, August Bank Holiday Regatta, and end of season regatta in September.
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Check the BSC noticeboard outside the “Whiddons” on the right of the Bantham Estate cottages to see the full programme. And confirmation of race times.
In addition to our sailing activities we have, over the years, organised a number of successful fundraising events and contributed over £120,000 to various local charitable causes including Hope cove Lifeboat and Coast watch.
New members are always welcome, particularly those living locally. If you, or any of your family, are interested in finding out more about BSC please contact our committee :-
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Club Secretary and membership :-
Fliss Hall-
flisstim@hotmail.com​
Commodore :-
Will Abbott
General enquires :-
banthamsailingclub@gmail.com
Bantham Sailing Club News
Racing Schedule 2024
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RACING SCHEDULE 2024
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Date Day/ Race Time/ Tide height
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Gala Weekend
29th June Saturday / 11.15 am - 2nd following first / 4.4m
30th June Sunday / 12.15 pm - 2nd following first / 4.4m
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July Points Series
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3rd July Wednesday/ 3.45pm / 4.6m
4th July Thursday / 4.15 pm / 4.8m
11th July Thursday / 9.15 am / 4.3m
13th July Saturday / 10.30 am / 4.2m
14th July Sunday / 11.15 am / 4.1m
19th July Friday / 4.30pm / 4.5m
27th July Saturday / 10.00 am / 4.9m
28th July Sunday / 11.00 am / 4.5m
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August Points Series
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2nd Aug Friday / 4.45 pm / 4.3m
3rd/4th Aug Saturday-Sunday / Pub2Pub Swim 4.30-5.30
10th Aug Saturday / 9.00 am / 4.5mm - Sprint race to follow
11th Aug Sunday / Under 16's Race / 9.45 am / 4.4
15th Aug Thursday / 1.30 pm / 4.0m
16th Aug Friday / Crews Race / 3.00 pm / 4.2
17th Aug Saturday / either points race or Round the Island / TBC ( 3pm approx) / 4.5m
weather dependant
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23rd Aug Friday / Regatta Registration 9-10 am on the Quay
all boats must be registered.
Regatta Races
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24th Aug Saturday / 9.00 am - 2nd following first / 5.0m
25th Aug Sunday / 9.30 am - 2nd following first /4.8m
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REGATTA NON SAILING EVENTS
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Wednesday 21st Aug -
from 6.30 pm - Floating Cocktail Party
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Thursday 22th Aug -
Old Gray Matter Quiz and BBQ- Village Shop - 5 30pm TBC
(booking essential)
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Friday 23rd Aug -
Regatta Registration 9-10am on the Quay
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10.15 Crabbing and Duck Race on the Quay
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Saturday 24th Aug -
Rounders- 4/5 pm TBC
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Sunday 27th -
Prizegiving on the deck of Village shop 4.30pm
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Racing Courses
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A - Long Course - Diamond around all 4 marks
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B - Short Course - Triangle around 3 marks missing Villa Crusoe
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All Races Start Into the Wind
Classes
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T - Toppers
G - Fast Class
H - Handicap Class
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Please check with OOD to ensure you start in the correct class.
Community Sailing Group
Get Involved
Our Community Sailing group was formed to engage with both young and old in the local community. Due to the kind donations from its members BSC has a range of boats for members to use who aren't fortunate to have a boat themselves. Training is also given to those who are new to sailing.
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CSG Committee member :-
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Tim Hunt :-
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Get in Touch
Bantham Sailing Club
C/O The Sloop Inn
Bantham,
Kingsbridge,
Devon,
TQ7 3AJ
