Bowmoor Sailing Club
Bowsprit - 21st January 2026

by Simon Hinnigan

Commodore's Note

January is speeding past and this week saw blue Monday, more rainfall, more winter.  Then Lynn posted a fantastically composed photo taken at the club over the weekend and it lifted my morning, so I've pinched it for Bowsprit, thanks Lynn!  Even in winter, Bowmoor SC is fabulous.

That photo followed from last weeks post of a Don Cannon photo after a swim with his mast covered in weed in what looks like pretty fresh conditions, thanks Perri!  I think that photo was taken at the old lake and reminded me again of the rich history of Bowmoor SC and that this is our 50th anniversary year.

Save the Date: The club's birthday is on June 25th and we're holding celebrations on the 27th and 28th June.  We're planning a fun packed party including food, disco and a live band on Saturday evening and more on Sunday.  Please hold the date and keep an eye out for the release of tickets so that you can reserve your spot. You can read up on club history here.

Last weekend we hosted another great Class Association training event for our RS Tera Sailors last weekend.  Many thanks to Jo White for organizing.

Executive Secretary: I also want to thank Caroline Doran for volunteering as Secretary on the Exec Committee, after more than 5 years she has decided to step down.  Her thoughtful contribution to the exec committee will be missed!  This does mean that we're looking for a volunteer to join the exec committee and fill the role as Secretary.  Please reachout to me if you would like to know more.

Finally, I was saddened to hear of the passing of Frank Tanner at the age of 91 on January 8th.  Frank was a very active in Claydon Pike and then Bowmoor SC in the 70's and 80's. He'll be remembered as a true gentleman, Social Secretary and a Senior RYA Instructor who taught many to sail at the Club.  Recently, Frank often visited Bowmoor at weekends with his son, Steve, who many of you will know as a long time member of Bowmoor.

As always, please remember to take club security seriously.  We've had some non-members attempting to fish the lake recently.  They were immediately asked to leave, but we've noticed some removal of signs and other disturbances that indicates they are probably returning.  Secondly, please don't drive on the grass and stay out of the boat park unless you are towing a boat.

The club calendar is live for 2026 and I've added through to March 1st below.

Look forward to seeing you at the club!

Simon

Club Calendar

Saturday 24th January
Member Coaching Double Handers
Sunday 25th January
11:30 Icicle Series AM
13:30 Frostbite Series PM
Saturday 31st January
Winter Squad Coaching RS Tera
Sunday 1st February
11:30 Icicle Series AM
13:30 Frostbite Series PM
Saturday 7th February
Winter Squad Coaching Oppy, Tera, Byte,
Winter Race Squads – Adults
Sunday 8th February
11:30 Icicle Series AM
13:30 Frostbite Series PM
Saturday 14th February
Member Coaching Double Handers
Sunday 15th February
11:30 Icicle Series AM
13:30 Frostbite Series PM
Sunday 22nd February
11:30 Icicle Series AM
13:30 Frostbite Series PM
Saturday 28th February
Open: Supernova Winter Championship
(Water Closed 10.00 -16.30)
Sunday 1st March
11:30 Icicle Series AM
13:30 Frostbite Series PM

The full calendar is published on bowmoor.com/calendar/

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