Newsletter 07 10 26
Published 17:00 on 5 Oct 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
125th Anniversary Ball A Night to Remember
Well, the Ball was a blast — possibly even verging on respectable. As tradition demands: good food, good bus ride, good company, and absolutely no photographic evidence of the dancing. We kicked off with drinks on the terrace, then piled onto the doubledecker like a school trip with better shoes. The Royal Liver Suites looked stunning, the balcony drinks flowed, the food was excellent, and the dance floor… well, lets just say it saw things.
One of the highlights of the night was revealing our new Vice Commodore, Nick Ledingham. Judging by the number of surprised faces, it seems this particular secret was actually kept… for once. Nick has run the Star Class with a famously steady hand, attracting teams like INEOS who've come to see how he's driven ownership up by nearly 100% in the last five years. Onwards and upwards, Nick — you'll be brilliant.
We were also delighted to announce that Kay Eggleton has agreed to step forward as our next President. Kay's warmth, wisdom, and long-standing commitment to the Club make her an outstanding choice.
As we approach the end of the year, we look ahead to Jonathan Atkinson stepping into the role of Commodore. He will need — and absolutely deserves — the same support that so many of you have given me and the Club over the past few years. If you have time, skills, or ideas to offer, please let Jonathan or any of the Team listed in the Club Book know. They'll help direct you to where you can make the biggest difference.
This Club runs on volunteers. Everything we achieve, we achieve together.
Chris
Sailing and Club Calendar - What's on this week
Click here to view the Club's full calendar.
Radio Sailing Thursday 8 October, 10:30
Illusion Friday 9 October, 14:00
Let's Launch 2026 Friday 9 October, 16:00-18:00 Book online
Saturday Morning Adults Saturday 10 October, 09:20-12:00
Tidal Sailing Saturday 10 October, 09:20
Introduction to Sailing Saturday 10 October, 10:00-12:00
End of Season Training Party - POSTPONED
420 Winter Training Saturday 10 - Sunday 11 October
Autumn 7 & 8 Hi/Fa Sunday 11 October, 10:15
Autumn Tidal 7 & 8 Fast Handicap (T) Sunday 11 October, 10:30
Autumn Tidal 7 & 8 Slow Handicap (T) Sunday 11 October, 10:33
News & Notices
Merchandise - Click here to see all WKSC Merchandise available to buy online
RNLI Fish & Chip Fundraiser - Saturday 17th October
- Get your tickets now at the Bar!
Update your details
Dear Member,
The new financial and membership year of the club begins on 1st October. Can I ask you to make this the time to check the information the club holds about you.
Please login to the club website, check that the following information is up to date and if necessary, make any changes:
Postal address
Email address
Phone number
Emergency contact
And, most important, boat details. If you have forgotten your password, please email me on membership@wksc.org.uk and I will send you a link to reset it. If you have any queries with regard to your boats, please email boatstorage@wksc.org.uk
Many thanks
Jill Riley
Membership Secretary
The Autumn Quiz Series starts on Wednesday 14th October at 2000hrs
As with previous series this will consist of 5 General Knowledge / Trivia rounds, a specialist round and a news round.
Each round has ten questions except the specialist one which varies week to week with Anagrams, Dingbats, Riddles and other brain teasers.
Once again Jenny Wilkinson is our host who puts in many hours to produce these challenging but fun evenings.
There are a hard core of quizzers but we would welcome any other members and friends interested in coming along either individually or as a team.
Finally to round out the evening we have a game of cards where, if your luck is in you have a opportunity to go home with up to a hundred pounds.
Come along, support your Club and have a pleasant couple of hours.
See you there!
RADIO ACTIVE news from the Radio Sailing Group
Please note on Thursdays. We now meet at 10.30am for 11.00am start NOT 2.00pm as published.
VERY GOOD NEWS--------
We now have a demonstrator boat DF 95 available to anyone interested in joining us or curious about Radio Sailing.
The boat will usually be at the ramp on Thursdays. Please contact me or any of the group. We may be able to arrange a hands-on at a convenient time other than race day. Weather permitting of course.
Martin Whittingham-Jones.
Return your trophies!
Well done to all who have returned trophies so far, there are just a few remaining. Please check your shelves and display cabinets!
Thank you
Clare Booth
The Galley
Seafood Shack is providing a delicious menu this week
Click here for the menu
Sailing Matters
In this week's Sailing Matters:
More on Training, Introduction to racing & much more.........just click below
Click here to see this week's Sailing Matters
Tony Marston
Sailing Secretary
Training
PB2 Course
Click here to book your Training Courses
Events
End of Season Training Party - Postponed
RNLI Fish & Chip Fundraiser - Saturday 17th October
Halloween Boatshed of Horrors - Saturday 31st October
Click here to book your tickets
Firework Night - Saturday 7th November
Christmas Fair - Saturday 14th November
WKSC Prizegiving - Saturday 21st November
Junior Christmas Party - Saturday 12th December
Click here to book your tickets
Carols - Sunday 20th December
Other Information
| Boats for Sale |
Boats for sale - Click here to view all Boats for Sale on the website. |
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Last updated 17:06 on 7 October 2026