Limited places are available on Powerboat Level 2 courses for members and social members who are happy to be included on the rota for safety boat cover in the future. Further Safety Boat courses will be available in due course. The PB2 qualification is a 2 day course free of charge to members except for £17…
Its the time of year that berthing fees are now due. The good news is if you pay before 1st February 2019 then the fees are discounted: Adults £38 ; Juniors £27. After 1st February 2019 Fees are: Adults £48 ; Juniors £37. Click on to Web Collect now to reserve your berth. Dave Smith -…
On behalf of your Council I would like to wish all members and their families a wonderful and peaceful 2019. Happy New Year and let the Elton Sailing Club family be the wind in your sails. Andy Hoarty - Commodore.
Snowflake OPEN series Jan and Feb 2019. All North West sailors are invited to take part in the popular and exciting Snowflake OPEN series which runs at Elton SC on Sundays from 6th Jan to 24th Feb 2019. Three races each Sunday, first starting at 12.00noon. Entry fee for the whole series is £25 which includes…
Tuesday 4th Dec. From 6.00pm - Tree Decoration - All help welcome. Friday 7th Dec. - Ladies Xmas party - 7.00pm start. It's time to get out your Christmas jumpers and headgear. We are having a ladies' Christmas party at the club on Friday 7th December at 7.00pm. Price £6.50 which includes a potato pie supper,…
News from the North West Training Forum A 1 Day RYA 1st aid course will be running at Elton SC on Saturday 1st December 2018. We currently have 6 places remaining should anyone be looking for first aid training in the area. Course fee will be £60 inclusive of all materials needed. Should you wish to…
Dear Member - Marine Radios Those of you lucky enough to have been selected for future race duties may be happy to find out that our radio system has reverted back to using the marine band. Although expensive to operate and license compared to the 'free' PMR system it does give better performance especially during poor…
The climax of a hard fought series of seven events held over summer, at various sailing clubs throughout the North West takes place at Elton SC in Bury on Tuesday 2nd October. Briefing on the lawn at 10.30am, start time for first race 11.00 am. 3 races, 2 to count on the day. For the…
We are running an adult RYA level 2/3 course for 2 days on 22nd and 23rd September. This is for members who have completed the level 1 course or can sail to at least that standard. Depending on numbers and ability, it may be possible to run level 2 and 3 in parallel. Cost is £20.…
The Sunday Autumn Handicap Series sponsored by Shark Attack of Radcliffe which started on Sunday 2nd September 2018 and continues every Sunday through to 28th October 2018. First of three races starts at 12.30pm. Lets finish off this great season of racing and fun with lots of boats out on the water each Sunday.