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Falcons at the Shambles!
WSC has always had a close relationship with the Shambles, and some members will remember the high point of the old Shambles race being the chance to exchange greetings with the crew of the lightship as we rounded. The tradition continues with members regularly sailing their boats out there for a shakedown or a bit of fishing, even if these days a visit to the bank does not have quite the romance it had back More »
11 May 2026 by Stephen Fraser
Round Britain - Weymouth to Milford Haven
Ive been going for 2 weeks so far and have made it as far as Milford Haven after a rough 34 hour passage from St Ives via Padstow. It was a fantastic passage with dolphins, puffins, and seals but also strong winds. I will now have to wait here in Milford Haven while a couple gales pass through. The highlights of the trip so far have been steaming around the Lizard with 3 knots of tide pushing More »
11 May 2026 by Nestor Montagu
Cruising Trophies Awarded at Cruising Talks Evening
The recent annual Cruising Talks and Social Evening saw the 2 cruising trophies awarded to the 2025 winners. The Passage Cup, awarded for duration (measured by a combination of distance sailed, days away and ports visited), was presented for the 2nd year running to Dave Knight on The Wizard for his extensive trip to the Baie de Quiberon in southern Brittany. The Wizard sailed nearly 1000 miles over 46 days taking in 16 different ports More »
14 Apr 2026
Annual Prize Giving 2026
The annual prize giving, celebrating the 112th sailing season, was held at Oliveto located in the old pier bandstand on Weymouth's Esplanade on Saturday the 14th March 2026. Ninety three members packed into the beautifully decorated function/dining room to enjoy an evening of friendship, dining, laughs, stories and, of course, the presentation of trophies. The commodore, Mike Street, presided over the trophy awards after his speech which reviewed the previous season and laid More »
18 Mar 2026
Final Winter Walk
Sundays walk started from the Springhead pub in Sutton Poyntz and was led by Penny and Mike Fenwick accompanied by 14 WSC and WRC members. The walk was about 5.5 miles and we enjoyed stunning though misty views and a trip round the Chalbury Hill bronze age fort. So that completes this Winter Walks programme. More Winter Walks next year and suggestions for pubs, walks and walk leaders will be very welcome. Jill More »
9 Mar 2026
Upcoming events
| May 12 |
18:30 - GC Meeting (Clubroom) |
| May 13 |
19:30 - WSC Ergo Rowing LongshedWSC Indoor rowing, min 2 people, max 8 people |
| May 14 |
18:45 - Squibs Thursday 1 Race 3Club race at Weymouth Sailing Club |
| May 14 |
18:50 - IRC 3 Thursday 1 Race 3Club race at Weymouth Sailing Club |
| May 14 |
18:55 - IRC 4 Thursday 1 Race 3Club race at Weymouth Sailing Club |
