WHYW success

Congratulations to Billy and Steven Forteith and the crew of Shadowfax for winning the highly competitve Class 5 in the 63rd West Highland Yachting Week.  Alison Chadwick in Hot Toddy and Toby Sherwin in Torranan were 2nd in Classes 8 and 9 respectively.

Link to photos of club keelboats

Steve Cross has been taking photos of our keelboats in recent months.  To see his collection go to his website.

Round Mull results

Of 41 starters only 10 completed all three races.  Congratulations to everyone who finished despite the ferocious weather, especially little Hot Toddy and Michael the Minitonner.  You're a gutsy lot.

Full list of points and results for all races here

RYA Honda Challenge

Congratulations to Jamie Chapman for coming third in the senior age group of the Scottish heats of the RYA Honda Challenge at Port Edgar on 26th June.  And congratulations also to Craig Pollock who gave a very creditable performance in the junior age group.  Better luck next year!

Kenny MacDonald

Oban Sailing Club wishes to record with sadness that Kenny MacDonald has died following a period of illness.  Our sympathy goes to his family.  Kenny was a well known figure on the west coast sailing scene and Commodore of OSC between 1988 and 1990.  The funeral service will be held in St Columba's Cathedral, Oban, at 2 pm on Monday 21st June.

Rescue boat award

OSC has won a grant from Awards for All for nearly £10,000 to buy a rescue boat.  This is major boost for the club and means that we will be able to increase the number of young sailors that are able to sail in safety during dinghy races.

New landing stage in Oban

Cardingmill Bay Mooring Owners Association has completed a new landing stage near the clubhouse, replacing the old Borroboats one.  More information can be found here.

Membership forms for 2009

Your membership dues are now due.  Please check the membership page to find the relevant information.  There has been some rebalancing of the membership fees for 2009.  In addition it is now possible to pay by installment.

Cheap rates for long distance members and others

If you live over 75 miles from Oban, or are over 65, or in full time education, or disabled then you can join OSC for just £35 p.a.

Club clothing

We now hold a number of club T shirts and polo shirts.  To any member interested in buying one, they are located in a box in the bar.  Please ask the duty officer on race days if you want to buy one.

Photos or videos

If any OSC members or friends have photos or video clips of Oban Bay or yachts etc for the website please send them to toby.sherwin@btinternet.com.  If you have a video camera and could film the start of a race, say, it would be much appreciated.  Thanks.