Newsletter 16 09 26
Published 15:00 on 16 Sep 2026
Welcome to WKSC Newsletter
A round up of Club news this week... including sailing, training and upcoming social events. Also included are links to current boats for sale.
A View from the Bridge
I've been away most of the week, so I'll keep this short.
Congratulations to the GPs for getting a team to the Southport 24 Hour Race! 9 sailors plus 2 support gave us a very creditable result, Finishing 45th out of 74 boats and 21st out of 41 GP14s. A massive shout out for the youngest member of team Georgina, 10 years old, doing 3hrs on the water and helming the last 3 laps - well done!!!
We've had filming going on in the Club, which required the removal of the Beautiful Star, gracing the front of the Club! Cranes, generators and food wagons rolled in to take over part of the Boatyard to film Tells Tower.
Thanks to Jill in the Office who always deals with the 'good ideas' we come up with and all the volunteers who made it actually happen lead by the Muscles from Brussels! Marvellous!
Absolute final call for the 125th Ball is going out - it does seem they were a shade more flexible than they originally said. We have the numbers for a really great event, but we can squeeze in a few more. The band are fantastic, they played at the Lifeboat 60th, for those who were there.
A good excuse to dust off your gowns and DJs!
To book tickets click here or go to the website Book Online
Chris
Sailing and Club Calendar - What's on this week
Click here to view the Club's full calendar.
Spare Fast Handicap Wednesday 16 September, 18:45
Spare Novice Handicap Wednesday 16 September, 18:48
Spare Slow Handicap Wednesday 16 September, 18:51
Radio Sailing Thursday 17 September, 14:00
D5 GP14 Thursday 17 September, 18:45
Spare Lightning Thursday 17 September, 18:48
Illusion Friday 18 September, 14:00
Let's Launch 2026 Friday 18 September, 16:00-18:00
Spare Optimist & Junior Handicap Friday 18 September, 18:00
Spare Mirror Friday 18 September, 18:03
Saturday Morning Adults Saturday 19 September, 09:20-12:00
Introduction to Sailing Saturday 19 September, 10:00-12:00
Autumn Lake 5 & 6 Fast Handicap (L) Sunday 20 September, 11:00
Autumn Lake 5 & 6 Novice Handicap (L) Sunday 20 September, 11:03
Autumn Lake 5 & 6 Slow Handicap (L) Sunday 20 September, 11:06
VP Meeting Wednesday 23 September, 10:00-14:00
News & Notices
Last chance to get your 125th WKSC Merchandise
We are putting in one final order for the 125th clothing. It might be early, but Christmas will be here before you know it, and our fantastic range of clothing would make a great gift for anyone.
Last day to order Wednesday 30th September.
Merchandise - Click here to see all WKSC Merchandise available to buy online
Return your trophies!
That time of year has arrived again! Could I ask that all trophy winners return their trophies to the office before the end of September, clean and polished so we can present them again this year.
Thank you
Clare Booth
Try a 420 at WKSC with Neil Marsden 2026 British 420 National Champion
THIS SATURDAY
Please use the sign up form below if you would like to join
https://forms.gle/nDyyTyT7msK5...
Membership Secretary
I am intending to step down as Membership Secretary as the AGM in January, when I will have completed 3 years in the role.
I am looking for a volunteer member to take over. The job would suit someone who has recently retired and has experience working on a computer system, with basic knowledge of Outlook, Excel and Word (or any similar applications).
The job involves:
Processing applications for membership
Answering questions about types of membership, costs etc.
Dealing with people leaving the club (resignations, etc.)
Issuing replacement membership cards, and wristbands etc.
Contacting members who are late paying their subs.
Dealing with the rollover of the subs year on 1st October each year.
It mostly involves emails which I deal with from home, and I come into the office a couple of times a week. Workload varies, it can be just a couple of hours a week, it can be more. If anyone is interested, please get in touch (membership@wksc.org.uk) and we can arrange for you to spend some time shadowing me and see if you would like to take over the role.
Jill Riley
Subscriptions letter
This email was sent to all members.
Youth Dinner Returns! - Saturday 26th September - Last chance to get tickets
For those who remember the Youth Dinner they will tell you what a fantastic event it was. Some of us still attended into our 30s as it was always a great night! This year we are bringing it back for our Juniors. Any Junior member who is at secondary school or up to 25 years can attend and can bring up to five friends. It is Black Tie (or as smart as you can!), there will be a three course sit down dinner served by the House Team and music after for the party to continue. We really hope the Junior members of the Club enjoy the evening as much as we used to, and it can become an annual event again.
Menu
Starter: Prosciutto-wrapped melon. Sweet, ripe melon wrapped in delicate Parma ham, finished with a light garnish of seasonal leaves.
Main Course: Supreme of Chicken. Pan-roasted chicken supreme served with a velvety white wine sauce, dauphinoise potatoes and tenderstem broccoli.
Dessert:Chocolate Mousse Cake. Rich, indulgent chocolate mousse cake served with freshly whipped cream.
7 pm - 11 pm. Tickets can be purchased at the bar. £20pp.
The Galley
Paul is providing a delicious menu this week
Click here for the menu
Sailing Matters
In this weeks Sailing Matters:
Coming up this week :
The amazing INTRODUCTION TO RACING starts Saturday 3rd October.
RACE OFFICERS REQUIRED !
You may have noticed a number of Special Tidal Events or Tidal Sailing in the Handbook / Sailing Programme.
All these events are utilising useful tides on a Saturday for sailing in the autumn / winter months.
I am down as RO for all of them. I am also running the Introduction to Racing Course. I can't do both at the same time.
Any of the days where the tide is greater that 8.7M the racing could be run from the boat park which makes life easier for the RO and reduces the resources needed to make it work.
If you want to have a shot at being an RO or ARO for some or any of these events please come and talk to me. If we can pull a group of ROs together to run these races it could be a good series.
More on Sunday Autumn Tidal Series racing, FALCON CHAMPIONSHIPS, CELEBRATING OUR NEW 420 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS & WKSC at the WEST LANCS YC 24 HOUR RACE in the full article click below!
To view Sailing Matters full article click here or go to SAILING - Sailing Matters Articles
West Lancs YC 24 Hour Race arial pic
Tony Marston
Sailing Secretary
Training
Training Course
New Activity - Let's Launch
Click here to book your Training Courses
Events
Youth Dinner - Saturday 26th September - Last chance to book
WKSC 125th Anniversary Away Ball - Saturday 3rd October 2026
BOOK NOW! - last few days to book
To book tickets click here or go to the website Book Online
You must be logged in to purchase tickets but you are welcome to book for non-members, the more merrier!
Menu
Starter - Pork Terrine, with Pineapple Salsa, Slaw & Pork Scratching, Cajun Style Dressing.
Main - Slow Cooked Featherblade of Beef, Celeriac Puree, Fondant Potato, Green Beans, Red Wine Jus.
Dessert - Sticky Toffee Pudding, Butterscotch Sauce, Clotted Cream.
Vegetarian and other dietary requirements available.
End of Season Training Party - 10th October
Other Information
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Last updated 17:33 on 16 September 2026