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November Newsletter | Queen Mary Sailing Club
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WATER LEVEL NOTICE: Please note the water level is dropping fast and we expect the hoists to be out of action this weekend. Keelboat sailors - Please see the office team to see if we can find alternative arrangement to get you sailing. 

The Lap is Back!

We are excited to announce that we will again be organising a walking lap of our reservoir. This is a unique opportunity to walk the 4.2 mile reservoir perimeter, which is not normally open to the public. We are very grateful to Thames Water for the opportunity and hope that supporters of the Club will be inspired to take part.

Laps start anytime from 10:30 on Sunday 18th November.  Last start time is 14:00.
SIMON WINKLEY - Free windsurfing talk and coaching 
Simon Winkley was the Sailing Manager at QMSC for 10 years from 2002 prior to starting out as a freelancer. In his time at QM he worked with and developed a whole generation of windsurfers and instructors.

We are delighted to promote:

Wednesday 28 November 2018 - Evening Talk 
1830 -2130. Bar food, such as burgers available along with the usual range of drinks.  Simon's talk will start at 1900.  This will cover coaching, tuning, tips, anecdotes, There will also be a Q+A session, plus information about his programme of overseas clinics

And we are delighted that Simon has also offered to run 2 half-day coaching sessions, which are open to members and non-members alike. 

Saturday 1 December: FREE half-day coaching sessions
Session 1 0900-1145 (6 places)
Session 2 1300-1545 (6 places)

Choose either the morning or afternoon slot. On each session Simon will be coaching a range of intermediate to early-advanced skills to suit the group.  In order to secure your place, please phone the QM Office on 01784 248881 - don't delay, we're sure this will prove popular!

Find out more
Christmas Fun Race and Annual Prize Giving Lunch
Sunday 16th December 2018
We hope you can join in the fun for the one-off Christmas Fun Race at 10.30 am, then enjoy the sumptuous Christmas Lunch in the Clubhouse.  Booking is open now - don't delay, contact the office to book your space and let us know which fleet / table you want to be with.  Make your selections from the menu; cost £21.95 per head.
Christmas Lunch Menu - Book Today

THE GJW DIRECT 45TH BLOODY MARY
Saturday 12th January

We are delighted to announce our headline sponsor for 2019 - GJW Direct, The UK's Largest Direct Boat Insurer.

“The Bloody Mary signals the start of the sailing year and always attracts a massive entry of dinghy sailors from the length and breadth of the country. We’re delighted to be supporting this must-do event and will be on the water bringing you up-to-the-minute photos and updates through our social media channels.”, said Lev Osman, CEO of GJW Direct.  ...Read More.
Volunteers needed for the Bloody Mary
Details on how to get involved and support your club's most iconic event - coming soon!

Dates for the Diary 

  • Sailability AGM - Thursday 8th November
  • LWA Icebreaker - Saturday 17th November
  • Lap the Lake - Sunday 18th November
  • Windsurfing Talk with Simon Winkley - Wednesday 28th November
  • Half Day Windsurfing Coaching with Simon Winkley - Saturday 1st December (am / pm sessions)
  • The Christmas Fun Race and Annual Prize Giving Lunch - Sunday 16th December
  • Frostbite Series starts Sunday 23rd December
  • The Bloody Mary - Saturday 12th January 2019
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