New Years Day Race 2019

by Sam RowellNews, Racing, SailingPosted on Comments are Disabled

The weather was much improved from last year, hopefully a sign that there might be much more to come during the upcoming season. With winds of around 12 knots and an ebb tide that was dying off throughout the race, Tim O’Leary planned a 2 lap course upriver and back which proved to be perfect …

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Racing at FFSC takes place on Wednesday evenings and there is a monthly series of mini regattas held on Saturday afternoons. There are several special events during the season as well including long distance and pursuit races. The slow handicap is made up of monohulls including but not limited to Laser Ones, Laser 2000s, OKs, B14s. The …

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Membership is open now and is half price for the first year! The objects of the Club are to promote and facilitate the amateur sports of yachting, dinghy sailing, water sports in general and social activities associated therewith. Membership of the Club is open to anyone interested in the objects of the Club. Club Membership benefits …

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by Sam RowellTrainingPosted on Comments are Disabled

FFSC is an RYA approved training centre that runs courses for both the general public and club members who want to learn to sail or improve their skills. The training centre promotes sailing as a way of getting more involved at the sailing club. Tuition is taught by experienced instructors using industry standard equipment and …

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FFYS 2019 Season

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[Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”7″ gal_title=”Youth Sailing”] Felixstowe Ferry Youth Sailing start their 2019 Season on Saturday 20th April when we’ll be at the club taking student registrations for the season. Sailing starts for real the following Saturday (27th April) at 9.15.

Long Distance Race 2018

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The long distance race took place on the 26th of August. Previously moved from earlier in the year there were once again some high winds. Not to be deterred the course was changed to be up the river to Methersgate Quay rather than to race out to Orford Haven and Cobbold Point as previously planned. …

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Wilford Bridge Cruise 2018

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Unfortunately for the second year in a row weather got the better of our overnight cruise plans. A week after the expected date the conditions were right and a group of sailors traversed the length of the Deben. The fleet was made up of Youth Sailing wayfarers, Laser 2000s, two yachts and a Dart 18. The …

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Barts Bash 2018

by Sam RowellComing Soon, General, News, SailingPosted on Comments are Disabled

Barts Bash is when the world goes sailing together. Its a global sailing race taking place at 100s of venues with 1000s of sailors. In 2014 it was verified by Guinness World Records as the largest sailing race in the world and this year we are going for the record again! The race is open …

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Powerboat Rides & Try Sailing with Felixstowe Ferry Sailing Club – Monday 27th August 2018

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Monday the 27th of August was the final day of Ferry Fest and despite the weather was a fantastic day on the water. Powerboat rides kicked off at 10am  and almost 100 people experienced the thrill of  riding at speed in the clubs two powerboats. Even the Mayor of Felixstowe went out!

Sailing tasters kicked off at 2pm with three Wayfarers and three Dart 16 catamarans on the water. We ran 32 sessions afloat with over 45 visitors going afloat.

A big thanks to all those who helped out. The next Try Sailing session will be in April next year however we will be running half day sailing tasters through the Training Centre. Please contact training@ffsc.co.uk to get involved.

 

Ferry Fest 2018

by Sam RowellComing SoonPosted on Comments are Disabled

All the fun of Ferry Fest Felixstowe 2018 August bank holiday weekend at Felixstowe Ferry promises to be like no other as the first Ferry Fest Felixstowe gets underway from Friday August 24 until Monday August 27. Felixstowe Ferry will be buzzing with activity – live bands, dance, a ceilidh, theatre, music and poetry, a …

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