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05 February 2021: New National Swallow Class Website
The National Swallow Class is on the move this year with an exciting new website showcasing the class and plans afoot to lend out the few boats not currently active to prospective newcomers. With a new builder about to be appointed and a team planning to sponsor new boats, the future for the class is rosy. The Swallow is a wonderfully responsive boat to sail and Itchenor Sailing
Published 00:00 on 5 Feb 2021
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03 October 2020: Swallows Reach Trophy
Eleven Itchenor Swallows entered the three race all-to-count Reach trophy on Saturday 3rd October. The overnight rain subsided in time for the 9.30 launch - but unfortunately the wind went with it leaving the fleet to be towed out to the race course. Swallow sailor PRO Simon Slater was on top of the proceedings but with limited race support in the continuing Covid environment it was midday by the time the last boat arrived and
Published 00:00 on 7 Oct 2020
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24 Sept 2020: Swallows Bob Massey Trophy
The Bob Massey Trophy Weekend We've been waiting for a bit of a sailable blow for weeks and we sure got it on Saturday - with sun too and a virtually empty harbour - save for few a 14's careering around. First blood went to Osprey and from start to finish - from round the windward mark (Wear - NE F5) and despite being initially blanketed on the
Published 12:44 on 24 Sep 2020
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23 August 2020: Large fleets for Itchenor mid August keelboat regatta
Large fleets for Itchenor mid August keelboat regatta August 17t h - 21 st 2020 After the preceding weeks of light winds and baking temperatures the keelboat sailors of Itchenor Sailing Club welcomed the stronger winds of last week. In fact their prayers for wind were somewhat too effective as two days were lost to the excesses of Storm Ellen. Fifty classic keelboats
Published 00:00 on 23 Aug 2020
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20 October 2019: Swallow News
This Edition's Salty Wisdom! Diary The final trophy event of the year the Finella Cup is this Saturday! 3 races all b2b so take a snack! Lunch will be available on our return. The Club Autumn General Meeting follows at 17.30 come and make your opinions known! On Saturday 26th October, and after the final races of the season we have the Laying-up
Published 14:23 on 10 Oct 2019
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20 September 2019: Swallow News
This Edition's Salty Wisdom Championships 25/26th July 2020 at the RYS The Squadron has kindly agreed to host us again! Details below . Haines Cup and Coming Events. Sept 14/15 - It's going to be a fine weekend (that is fine weather and fine racing)! Saturday morning's entertainment is the 1930 Haines Challenge Cup second only to our own Shippam trophy as the
Published 14:23 on 20 Sep 2019
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20 August 2019: Swallow News - Cowes Week Special
Cowes Classics Week 2019 CCW Many classes currently have one eye on their future, the Swallows being no exception. But however anyone is placed few would have failed to be captivated by the many unforgettable moments enjoyed by the Swallow Class at CCW 2019! The week stood out with some of the closest competition ever seen, the pure excitement of the racing in Osborne Bay on the Wednesday mixed
Published 15:05 on 20 Aug 2019
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20 July 2019: Swallow News
Cowes Classics Week Build Up - Late July 2019 This edition's salty wisdom. CCW 2019 We have a record 14 entries this year which should give us a great week both on and off the water! Could we ask all entrants to please RSVP asap to the invitation below. The attached spreadsheet from our Class Captain shows known passage intentions as at
Published 14:23 on 20 Jul 2019
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10 July 2019: Swallow News
National Championships July 2019 This Edition's Salty Wisdom And, above, a nice picture of Solitude, not insignificant to the Championship outcome. Championships 2019 5/6/7th July Another fabulous weekend on the Island! For a report, our correspondent defers to the Y&Y and Sailweb reports which include lots of live video action! https://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/219476/Swallow-National-Championships-at-Bembridge http://www.sailweb.co.uk/2019/07/09/olympic-swallow-class-still-going-strong-after-70-years/ We offer some 'Championship weekend
Published 14:23 on 10 Jul 2019
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8 July 2019: Swallow National Championships at Bembridge Sailing Club
Image © Mike Samuelson Champagne racing conditions on Saturday, heavy drizzle at times on Sunday and a countback to decide the overall winner certainly meant that the 2019 National Swallow National Championships held at Bembridge over the weekend are likely to be remembered for some years to come! Please click here for the rest of this report and images courtesy Yachts & Yachting
Published 14:23 on 8 Jul 2019
