Dinghy News The early summer series concluded last night, a good turnout and very challenging conditions, saw a long evening for most sailors. A few decided that after struggling to cross the start line it was probably better to take a beer and eat some home cooked lasagne. Well done to those that made ‘the …
We hope you are enjoying the fine weather and getting out on the water, Wednesday night racing continues to thrive with 18 boats out last wednesday and over 30 ‘teams’ taking part in at least one race, see the results here: https://ffsc.co.uk/sailing/results Sailing in company and cruising in company continues to grow with the warm weather, …
Racing Report The thunderheads gathered with the news that Adnams would be available for a post race beer, the doom and gloom hastened much apathy to get boats rigged and on the water, as the first flash of lightning speed up the discussions, team Suffolk Sails in the Merlin Rocket calmed everyone’s fears by stating …
Drone footage and still photographs provided kindly by club member, John Ranson. Also worth checking https://www.debenestuarypilot.co.uk/ for the latest chartlet. There is also John’s footage from last year still up there to see how much the entrance has changed. Thank you John. River Ore drone footage
Ha’penny Pier pontoons will open for overnight stays from 12 April 2021. Following the Government’s Covid-19 Unlock Roadmap, leisure vessels (with members from one household aboard) will be permitted to moor overnight from Monday 12 April on the Ha’penny Pier pontoons. The pontoons will be manned by our Pier Masters. They can be contacted on 07748 154039 or via email. The …
The season opener trophy race is on, it’s an early start with the warning signal at 1840hrs. there is only one start for the Trophy race, all in. The ‘super’ forecast is in, what a beauty, looks like a perfect wind to get afloat 9 – 14 knots (we won’t mention the northerly direction, but …
FFSC Weekly News 3rd February 2021 View this email in your browser The General Committee have been listening to the membership in these difficult times however we are aware that there are plenty of questions out there. We have created a new email address askthegc@ffsc.co.uk and invite you to ask any questions for response here. We will …
FFSC 5 year Business Plan During Last year the committee held some workshops to develop a strategy for the club in the future. The work will not be completed by the end of this current committee and the body of work including a member’s survey and post COVID-19 issues will need to be considered …
Happy New Year, we hope 2021 will be a fantastic year for you and your family. Are you looking to take up a new sport in 2021? Well we may have just the answer for you, when it gets warmer! Sailing at Felixstowe Ferry on the River Deben and the North Sea has been going …
Fun Workgroups! Would you like to be part of one of the following fun workgroups? Membership Finance Social Clubhouse (inc. Bar and Galley) Each group consists of 3-4 members. The group has at least 1 if not 2 General committee members and other members are assisting. Of course at the moment these groups can only meet electronically, …