Updates from RYA East – 20th November 2024

Update about the Black Deep and the Port of London General Directions I have today received details from the Deputy Harbour Master of the Port of London Authority.  The response is clear so I cannot do better than quote the details. “The PLA General Directions for Navigation were recently reviewed and, following consultation, were amended. …

Mike Tehan

We asked the question in our last newsletter, if anyone remembered Mike Tehan. He was one of our first youth sailing trainers and a local high school teacher. Anyway, one of our members remembered him and gave us a little bit of background to this lovely man. Yes, indeed I remember Mike Tehan.  Or Brian …

Barts Bash 2024 – Report & Race

Barts Bash is the world’s largest sailing event in memory of multi-hull sailor Andrew Simpson and raises money for the Andrew Simpson Foundation. Andrew ‘Bart’ Simpson was an Olympic Gold and Silver medallist who tragically passed away in 2013. Andrew passionately believed that everyone should have the opportunity to experience sailing and watersports, regardless of their …

Yacht and Cruiseboat News

Newsletter 7-Nov-24 by Andy Robinson With the sailing season coming to an end and a majority of boats now lifted out it is time to reflect back on our sailing season. The highs and lows and of course the weather that interfered with some of our plans. As part of the end of season we …

Rowing News

Newsletter 12-Sep-24 First Cornish gig to reach Snape Maltings? The club’s rowers have been spending the last days of summer tackling a series of amazing ‘Swallows and Amazons’ style adventure rows in new waters.  The big adventure kicked off on Thursday 29 August with an epic 3 hr, 11.5 mile row in St Felix – …

Introducing our Monthly Lottery

We are excited to announce the launch of our new Monthly Lottery—an initiative designed to support our club and it’s future while offering you the chance to win fabulous cash and other prizes. At Felixstowe Ferry Sailing Club, the running of our club is always our top priority. We’ve created a monthly lottery that not only …

Burton Week 2024

Burton Week is the National 12 annual regatta. A fabulous four days!  Not the steadiest wind forecast nor the largest fleet, spring tides, unknown committee boat, I was just a little apprehensive.  Two years ago, we could have left the marks in overnight every night as we had a constant NE 4. Regular readers of …

Barts Bash 2024

Barts Bash returns for 2024! This is the world’s largest sailing event in memory of multi-hull sailor Andrew Simpson and raises money for the Andrew Simpson Foundation. Andrew ‘Bart’ Simpson was an Olympic Gold and Silver medallist who tragically passed away in 2013. Andrew passionately believed that everyone should have the opportunity to experience sailing …