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by Jenny Ball
Tue Jun 03, 2025 7:19 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Nationals - Early Bird Entries Close 13th June
Replies: 2
Views: 155

Nationals - Early Bird Entries Close 13th June

Hi All A reminder that Early Bird Entries for our Nationals close on Friday 13th June. Rugby shirt orders also close on this date. Friday 11th to Sunday 13th July at Royal Yorkshire Yacht Club's Blyth Park site, south of Bridlington. Entry fee includes nine races, Fri eve meal, Sat eve meal, AGM, we...
by Jenny Ball
Sat May 31, 2025 8:28 am
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Sad News - Fisherman lost at Draycote Water
Replies: 0
Views: 125

Sad News - Fisherman lost at Draycote Water

We are deeply shocked and saddened to hear that a fisherman lost his life whilst fishing with his son at Draycote this week. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time. Our thoughts are also with the emergency services and colleagues at Draycote Water Sailing Club involved i...
by Jenny Ball
Tue May 27, 2025 4:45 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Tankerton TT 28th 29th June - Entries Open
Replies: 0
Views: 227

Tankerton TT 28th 29th June - Entries Open

Hi All Entries are open for our Summer TT and Southern Championships at Tankerton on 28th and 28th June. Tankerton is a short distance along the coast from Whitstable in North Kent. It is home to a growing Dart 15 fleet under the encouragement of Ian Mills, who many of you will know from our Seasalt...
by Jenny Ball
Thu May 22, 2025 3:46 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Draycote TT Entries Open - 31st May
Replies: 1
Views: 1020

Re: Draycote TT Entries Open - 31st May

Just over a week to go to our Northern Champs at Draycote on Saturday 31st May. Entries are now live and will close next Wed (28th May).

Thanks!

Jenny
by Jenny Ball
Tue May 13, 2025 7:25 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Draycote TT Entries Open - 31st May
Replies: 1
Views: 1020

Draycote TT Entries Open - 31st May

Hi All Entries to our third summer TT and Northern Championships at Draycote on 31st May are now open. Briefing at 10:30am. First race scheduled for 11:30am. Four races back to back. One day championship. Onsite campervan/motorhome parking is available via pre-booking - (see event entry page). Other...
by Jenny Ball
Tue May 06, 2025 9:05 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Rutland TT Entries are Open - 17 18 May
Replies: 1
Views: 2311

Re: Rutland TT Entries are Open - 17 18 May

Just two weeks until our next TT at Rutland - Steve Sawford's home club.

As it is a Cat Open - it would be helpful to get entries in early so they plan for us to have a separate start and course to the upwind/downwind brigades.

Thanks!

Jenny
by Jenny Ball
Tue Apr 22, 2025 5:22 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Rutland TT Entries are Open - 17 18 May
Replies: 1
Views: 2311

Rutland TT Entries are Open - 17 18 May

Hi All Our next Summer TT is at Rutland - as part of their Cat Open on 17th and 18th May. Briefing is at 11:30, first race scheduled for 1pm - six races across the weekend. Rutland is a fabulous inland venue and has great facilities. The club has bunk room accommodation and the option for limited mo...
by Jenny Ball
Tue Apr 22, 2025 4:48 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Story behind the name !
Replies: 5
Views: 10265

Re: Story behind the name !

Hi Kimberley Welcome to the fleet! Fifty Five Quid spent some time at Marconi SC in Essex owned by Peter Richardson - who is a long time stalwart of the fleet. I am not sure of the exact back story - but I believe she was in a sorry state when Pete picked her up for the princely sum of £55 - hence ...
by Jenny Ball
Sun Apr 20, 2025 7:45 am
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: National Entries Now Open - Bridlington 11th-13th July
Replies: 0
Views: 1688

National Entries Now Open - Bridlington 11th-13th July

Hi All Entries for our Nationals (Una Rig and Two Up) are now open! Friday 11th to Sunday 13th July at Royal Yorkshire Yacht Club's Blyth Park site, south of Bridlington. Entry fee includes nine races, Fri eve meal, Sat eve meal, AGM, welcome drink and the usual wide array of prizes. Event Rugby Shi...
by Jenny Ball
Tue Apr 08, 2025 3:51 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Marconi TT 12th and 13th April
Replies: 1
Views: 2240

Re: Marconi TT 12th and 13th April

Quick reminder that TT Entries and Sat eve meal bookings close tomorrow - Wednesday 9th April.

Look forward to seeing you there!

Jenny
by Jenny Ball
Thu Apr 03, 2025 8:09 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Windsport at Marconi - orders by Tuesday for collection
Replies: 0
Views: 1832

Windsport at Marconi - orders by Tuesday for collection

HI All Alex from Windsport will be supporting the Marconi TT on 12th/13th April. If you need any spares, you can order them in advance and Alex will bring them to Marconi, saving delivery costs. Order online, select "collect" in the delivery options and put "collection from Marconi&qu...
by Jenny Ball
Tue Mar 25, 2025 5:54 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: New Events WhatsApp Group
Replies: 0
Views: 2254

New Events WhatsApp Group

A new WhatsApp Group has been set up to post event info and relevant links. It won't be a chat group - so should be low traffic. Aimed at those who prefer to get updates directly to their phone. To join the group - please find the link in the e-newsletters. (I have removed link from here as various ...
by Jenny Ball
Mon Mar 17, 2025 9:15 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Marconi TT 12th and 13th April
Replies: 1
Views: 2240

Marconi TT 12th and 13th April

Our first Summer TT takes place at Marconi (Essex) on 12th and 13th April and entries are now open! The TT will comprise a regatta of five races plus the legendary, if recently elusive, Long Distance Race round Osea and Northey Islands. We will be joined again this year by our Shearwater colleagues ...
by Jenny Ball
Sun Feb 23, 2025 11:23 am
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Grafham Winter TT 9th March - Entries Open
Replies: 3
Views: 5920

Grafham Winter TT 9th March - Entries Open

Hi All The Chris Black Icicle Trophy and final Winter TT of this series take place at Grafham on Sunday 9th March. Briefing at 9:45am, first race scheduled for 11am, three races back to back. The Winter Series prizegiving will take place after racing. Entries are now open and close on Wed 5th March....
by Jenny Ball
Wed Feb 05, 2025 6:39 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: RYA Dinghy Show - 22nd and 23rd February
Replies: 1
Views: 5021

RYA Dinghy Show - 22nd and 23rd February

Hi All The RYA Dinghy Show is back at Farnborough in a few weeks. We will have a stand, supported by Windsport and this year - the cat classes are co-located in Cat Corner to spread the word to those who still insist on sailing half boats. RYA members get free entry. Dart 15 members can get a discou...
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