New Years Day Race 2019

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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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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

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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.

 

2018 Yachting Season

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Fitting out is proceeding apace. The keenest Yachties have even been defying the Beast and working on their boats in Arctic conditions! Chris Ball was determined to get Abijak in the water before the end of March. Respect, Chris!

Abijak on Mooring

Try Sailing with Felixstowe Ferry Sailing Club – Saturday 5th & Sunday 20th May 2018

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On the Afternoon of Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 20th of May FFSC will open its doors to the public as part of the RYA Push The Boat Out Scheme. Fancied sailing? Now is your chance and best of all its free! The events will be held from 2 til 5.30 with half hour …

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2017 Cruising Summary

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The 2017 Cruising Programme concluded with a two-day cruise to Orford on Sunday/Monday 24/25 September. The 2017 Cruising Programme 29 April-1 May Ipswich Haven Marina/Shotley 27-29 May Titchmarsh Marina 9/10 June Ore and Alde 24-26 June Lowestoft 14-22 July London 14-22 July Medway 18-21 August Ipswich Maritime 27-28 August Brightlingsea and Titchmarsh 9/10 September Woodbridge …

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Barts Bash 2017

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Sunday the 24th of September is one of the last racing dates in the club calendar and it is of course the third year of Barts Bash. This year the Andrew Simpson Foundation would be donating to victims of Hurricane Irma. Entrants world wide appeared to be down this year just as the second year …

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