Regatta update-please read
Dear members Many thanks to those who indicated they were able to support the Regatta this weekend, either with sailing or with assistance. Due to various unfortunate circumstances we’re going to have to completely revise our ambitions for the weekend. The keelboat fleet has been particularly hard hit so with regret there will be no…
Oban Regatta Weekend 2022
Dear Members This weekend coming is the OSC Regatta with a slightly different format. We have previously run two separate regattas for keelboats and dinghies but the idea this year is to try and combine them so that all those in the club who wish to sail (competitively or socially) can enjoy a single Club…
Jubilee Weekend – Great Boating Bake-off
Hello members I thought I should give you an update on events coming up in the new Sailing Program. In particular I want to let you know about the Jubilee Weekend (4/5 June). Saturday 4th June – Keelboat Cake Race Yes -that’s right, a cake race. Actually, ‘race’ is probably overstating it – it’s all…
2022 New Season, New Handbook, New Program, New Outlook …
Dear Members Handbook At last, finally, the Handbook with the new Sailing Program for 2022. If you are a current member then it has been sent to you via email. and sent away for printing (once a couple of new members’ details have been added). Once it is back from the printers, copies will be…
New season preparations under way
Great to see the dinghies rigged and checked yesterday. Only very minor repairs and replacements needed thanks to the efforts of the bosun team during last season. Thanks to everyone who was able to help, Lots achieved during a long day. Brilliant team effort. Plenty more to do so we’re ready for the season. Fantastic…
January ’22 Update
Dear Members Just a quick update for you all on various items. In terms of the sailing club it’s a slightly disarming time of year – we still feel in the depths of winter yet it’s actually not many weeks until we get the sailing underway. There are lots of things we need to start…
August 2021 Update
Dear membersWith the school holidays nearly over, four week-long dinghy training courses finished and West Highland Yachting Week behind us I wouldn’t be surprised if people feel exhausted by sailing. But there is more to come… we’ve had to shuffle some upcoming event dates due to changes to the Round Shuna Race after our handbook…
July Quick Update
This is a very quick update because I hope many of you are busy enjoying the summer and are not inclined to read long emails from me. Just a few highlights and requests. Round Mull Race: My thanks on behalf of the club to the organisers and sponsors of the 2021 Round Mull Race. I…
Round Mull Race Results 2021
Full results and points for the Round Mull Race 2021 are now available on our website: https://www.obansailingclub.org/round-mull-race/