Message from the General Committee Many of you know that our club is run by members, which are volunteers. We, the committee as a whole, have been working tirelessly to work out a way forward for our club. With the COVID situation, this has highlighted many future issues e.g. how we run our bar. With only …
by Clifford H Wright (Robert C A Wright) This is an extract from the log book of a cruise from the Ferry in August 1934 made by my father and his friend John. My father was one of the very early members of the club. The boat that they completed their epic journey in was …
Sailing update This web page will be updated as and when, so please do keep checking. Work parties If you wish to help in the deep clean work parties, please contact our COVID-19 Committee on volunteer@ffsc.co.uk with your details. Many thanks to those that have already helped and offered. Bar Volunteers We are also looking for volunteers …
UPDATE – 21ST SEPTEMBER 2020 All club guidance is now presented in the following documentation. Please read and familiarise yourself. FFSC COVID19 Operating Procedures Policy Arrangements for Running Covid-Secure Racing at FFSC Additional COVID19 Considerations – FFSC Racing UPDATE – 8TH JULY 2020 Hi All, Its been busy behind the scenes looking at what needs …
Oh no don’t stop the Carnival or Ferry Floats Way back in 1967 the social committee asked me if I could design and build a float for the Club to enter into the Felixstowe Carnival. Over the years I built a number of floats and here I have tried to remember what was what and …
Dear Club members, We are Fortunate, Covid-19 has been a bind for all club members; however, we also need to count our blessings and in hindsight I feel in some ways it has been of benefit to the club. We have found out things that would not have come to light if we …
Due to current government restrictions the club will not be running the event on July 24/25/26th as intended. This is due to restrictions affecting not only the sailors but also that of all volunteers both on and off the water. It takes a lot of effort to organise these events and they need to be …
Pete Ballam and me had been racing in Squib 83 “Easy” for several seasons in the early 2000s. Pete is a very talented sailor and with him in the boat it was always entertaining and a guaranteed fun experience. We had attended a few national and area championships over the seasons and, in this particular …
Dear Club members, If you wish to help in the deep clean work parties, please contact our COVID-19 Committee on volunteer@ffsc.co.uk with your details, thank you The General Committee look forward to us moving ahead and getting back to enjoying on-water and social activities at the club at the earliest. Thank you for your …
Dear Club members, I feel it is important that we update you on what is happening with the club. As you know owing to the COVID-19 situation the club has been closed since March 22nd. We have had no trading income since then and we had to terminate our contract with Colin and Tracey …