OB news round-up – September 2018

The latest from OnBoard land

How do we develop independent sailors?

Independence is one of the six OnBoard character attributes developed through sailing and windsurfing

Ron Burdon

Sad loss of popular RYA stalwart in the south west.

British Youth Sailing recognition for Poole Yacht Club

First of three clubs in the region to be recognised

RYA saddened at news that sailing will not feature at Paris 2024 Paralympics

The RYA is dismayed at the announcement from the International Paralympic Committee that sailing will not feature in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

Norwich Centre Celebrates Young Sailors’ Skills With OnBoard Festival

Whitlingham Adventure is running an open OnBoard Regatta for both the Centre’s OnBoard members and other Sailing Club members from around the region.

RNSA(P) Wednesday Autumn Series race 4

Wow! The light and shifty northerlies may not have been exactly what the Autumn Series fleet wanted to sail in but the wonderful sunset presented on the inbound leg showed that natural occurrences can still be hugely impressive. Tinker T took on the task of setting a course in the 5-8 knot north easterly forecast to ease still more during the race period.

FSMBC Close Quarters Newsletter September 2018

Close Quarters Sept 18

Social Committee Minutes September 2018

180913 Social Committee Minutes September 2018

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Usman sailing unlikely career path towards a different life

"In school I was disengaged. Sailing helped me get confidence and courage to reengage back into school."