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Warning - Substantial change of course will be required!
Old Castle Road (from Belle Vue Road down to the railway bridge at Sudan Rd) will be closed for the full ten days from 6th to 16th May 2025, as there are extensive works to be done on the pavement and in the road. Access to CCSC during this time will have to be via Khartoum Rd or Clearmout Rd coming under the railway bridge!
Published 6:14pm on 24 Mar 2025
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Sam and Benjamin's 2 Big weekends in a Ovington Fire Fly
With the 505 still in the container coming home from AUS I needed a boat to sail for the Ovington inlands. Jono Pank very kindly offered the new Ovington class demo Fire Fly. I have to admit it is not my normal style / speed of boat. That said though I jumped at the chance and dived head first in We had done some work with Jono boat late last year so I
Published 10:34pm on 18 Mar 2025
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Book your place on Inspire to Race 2025
Spring has arrived, our thoughts turn to sailing, what better way to begin the new season than to book into Adam Bowers inspirational sessions. The first of the "Inspire to Race" lectures took place on Monday 17th March. The sessions include both shore based and on water sessions, it's not too late to pre-book your tickets for the remaining 5 sessions via the website. These sessions are suitable for sailors of all crafts.
Published 10:27pm on 18 Mar 2025
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First Fifty Years Of CCSC In Print
The First Fifty Years book written by Margaret Holmes covering 1923 - 1973 is now published on our website. If you would like to find out more about the history of CCSC then this is a good place to start. To find the PDF document click on THE CLUB tab and look for History in the menu on the right hand side. The image in this news item is taken
Published 8:42pm on 10 Feb 2025
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A Fantastic Fundraising Quiz Night at CCSC
Last Friday, CCSC hosted a wonderful quiz night in memory of Bill Barker, raising over £700 for charity! The funds will be split equally between Blood Cancer UK and the CCSC Cadets. The evening brought together members from Cadets to Cruisers, celebrating Bill's incredible legacy. It was a fantastic opportunity to enjoy great company, fun challenges, and a lively atmosphere. Club member Alan Sampson shared his appreciation: "Thank you to everyone
Published 8:29pm on 10 Feb 2025
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Dorset Triangle Dates Announced
For many years our Club has participated in the Dorset Triangle which is an inter-club sailing competition. The first event in 2025 will be held at Sutton Bingham Sailing Club and we are encouraging anyone who has not travelled to sail before to consider taking part. If you are a member who would like to take part but do not have the means to trail your boat, then please let us know and
Published 7:25am on 30 Jan 2025
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Lynn Sails to Victory!
Thanks to the unwavering support of the brilliant teams at CCSC, including Ladies Sailing, Sail 4 All, and Chesil Sailability, Lynne Swan took on the exciting challenge of competing within the Sailability racing circuit. With her husband Stuart stepping in as crew and coach his Waszp sailing on hold for the season Lynne was ready to tackle a series of competitive events in the 303 two-handed dinghy. Together, they participated in six
Published 4:41pm on 23 Jan 2025
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Caution: Sailors at Work!
Our Winter Working Parties have got off to a great start this year. New hand rails on external staircases being installed, front doors being given a fresh coat, pontoons undergoing thorough cleaning, safety boats being serviced and prepared the list goes on. Working Parties have also proved to be a great opportunity for members to make new friends and identify sailing opportunities for later in the year. All members are welcome and encouraged to participate.
Published 4:04pm on 23 Jan 2025
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Sam's Firecracker Weekend
The final event of the UK southern circuit took place last weekend at Itchenor Sailing Club (ISC) as part of their annual Firecracker weekend Saturday dawned with an early 10.30am start to get the tide right and an east north easterly wind with the course set just to the east of East Head. This presented a world of tactical options with the still flooding tide and the wind bouncing around off the
Published 5:36pm on 12 Nov 2024
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Remembrance Sunday pursuit
90 min Pursuit race Sunday afternoon -first start at 14:00 hours Start times and SI's including course will be published on calendar entry on this website 5th November There will a competitors briefing ( optional attendance) 13:00 hours in the clubhouse - by sailing sec (Race officer will already be afloat )
Published 8:51pm on 3 Nov 2024
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Special General Meeting
Monday 21st October at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy, Osprey Quay, Portland, DT5 1SA (in the Spinnakers Room upstairs). Registration 18.30 for 19.00 meeting.
Published 7:09pm on 9 Oct 2024
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CCSC Donate to RLNI After Fundraising BBQ
A group of our members enjoyed a visit to Weymouth Lifeboat in the sunshine in early October. The tour was a provided for 10 members as a thank you for the £897 donation that was raised by the Ladies Sailing Group who hosted a very successful fundraising BBQ in July as part of the Lifeboat's 200th anniversary celebrations
Published 11:23am on 5 Oct 2024