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Jeremy Parkinson A life in sailing
It probably helps to have a sea captain among your forebears; a painting on the wall at Jeremy's house shows the 'Emma of Portsmouth', a trading schooner belonging to Jeremy's great-grandfather, Captain Matthew Mitchell. It may also have been the fact that the Parkinson family were neighbours of the legendary Club member Freda Bratby which brought them to join WSC in 1952, with Jeremy as a cadet member. His father, who was also a doctor, bought More »
31 Dec 2025 by Stephen Fraser
Congratulations to Rio McNab
We are thrilled to share that one of our young sailors, Rio McNab, has been selected for Phase Two of the South West ILCA Talent Academy training programme! This remarkable achievement is a testament to Rios dedication, skill, and unwavering determination on the water. Rio secured this prestigious position after successfully completing several intensive training and selection weekends, demonstrating their unwavering commitment to progressing within the ILCA class. Everyone at Weymouth Sailing Club More »
27 Nov 2025
Peter Hopford, author of HALs results software, is now an Honorary Life Member!
We congratulate Peter Hopford on being made an Honorary Life Member of Weymouth Sailing Club. Peter has sailed at WSC since 1978, in Phantoms, Falcons, Squibs and keelboats, has served as Hon. Gen. Sec. and Commodore, and provided the Club (and the sailing world at large) with the now legendary Halsail results programme. Back before the turn of the millennium, at the request of the club, Peter began work on the first version of this project, in More »
22 Nov 2025 by Stephen Fraser
Cruiser class 2025 AGM slide deck
Please find attached slides presented at the cruiser AGM, including results from the recent survey. For those that managed to make it thanks for your participation! Comments and feedback welcome from all to sailing@wsc.org.uk Minutes to follow shortly. https://docs.google.com/presen... More »
16 Nov 2025
Weymouth Sailing Club Christmas Party Saturday 13th December
Featuring The Katz Live & Loud! BOOK YOUR TICKET Doors open at 7:00 PM Weymouth Sailing Club Celebrate the season with music, dancing, and festive cheer! The Katz will be rocking the clubhouse with classic hits and holiday favourites Delicious buffet included Bar open seasonal specials and all your favourites Christmas raffle & games throughout the night More »
3 Nov 2025
