We set off from Felixstowe on Monday 23rd June reaching Ostend at around 11 pm local time. Although the weather was relatively calm when we set off it did pick up close to the Belgium coast with the gusts hitting 30 knots and relatively big sees. With these conditions it was Ocean Dancer did manage to …
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Part 1 Sealarc has made it to the Baltic and the first crew change at Kiel after 12 days and 520 miles. The weather has been challenging albeit with strong mainly following winds. We’ve had to change our plans in that we have only been in 3 ports on the days we had planned to …
A second Season Cruising in Scotland – Bob and Lynne James Week 1 Bob and Lynne left Nirvana in Stornoway inner harbour over the winter. This was a great choice. Well sheltered and they check all the boats daily. We took out a years berthing, being a lot cheaper than monthly or seasonal. I would …
We are delighted to announce that Ian Johnson of Select Office Furniture has agreed to a 3 year sponsorship deal with our club. Select Office Furniture will be sponsoring our safety boat called Karl Giles. Ian joined FFSC over 30 years ago. Ian said “As a family, we sailed a 505 at Alton Water, …
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Round the Island Race I bumped into Jane in Woodbridge a few days ago and we naturally discussed FFSC. It seems a busy place these days, the newsletters keep coming and it is obvious that Jane is full on in her support of our club. Well done to her! I mentioned the fact that I …
We are holding a fun afternoon on Saturday, 15th March 2025 to celebrate St. Patrick. White Horse Brawlers will be starting at 1.30pm. It is FREE entry Everyone welcome Bar and Thyme & Tide Restaurant will be available from 12.30pm For more information please contact bar@ffsc.co.uk Thank you for your support. UPDATE …
Last week, the sailing committee sourced an RS Quba through ‘Responsible Boat Disposal’, a scheme to re-home unwanted boats. “Scoober” is a small blue monohull dinghy usually sailed by junior sailors, this is a fantastic addition to our fleet and a great first step in the pathway from youth sailing, into the club. We encourage …
We are looking at reforming a fleet at Felixstowe Ferry Sailing Club. As I am sure many are aware the Club is positioned in a perfect location on the East Coast, providing direct access to sailing at sea for the club members. We are planning on racing every other Sunday during the season, with racing …
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 …
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 – …