News
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Barbara Darling
It is with great sadness that we have learnt about the passing of Barbara Darling. Barbara was one of those rare people totally dedicated to sailing and who, together with her husband David, made a tremendous contribution to sailing in general and to the Club in particular. She was active in many aspects of the sport, but none more than in the field of junior sailing where she played a fundamental role
Published 20:16 on 6 Jul 2020
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Common Questions
We've been collating together Frequently Asked Questions from members and visitors to the website. We've tried to provide answers to as many as possible on the website . Things are clearly changing rapidly with coronavirus and the measures required for social distancing etc. We will therefore add to the questions, and the existing answers over time. To give the committee a chance to focus on making
Published 19:44 on 5 Jul 2020
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Event Diary
You may have noticed the up-coming events diary has reduced to almost no events. We have deleted all the routine club racing from the calendar. That doesn't mean racing wont be back, but until we know the details of how and in what format, we thought it would be clearer not to list them. We have left a small number of events in the diary - mostly which are linked with third parties.
Published 20:22 on 16 Jun 2020
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RYA Newsletter
As an RYA Training Centre we receive a paper copy of their Wavelength Magazine which is intended to keep coaches and instructors up to date. We normally leave this upstairs for all to read. RYA Instructors and Coaches should be receiving a copy to their home address or by email. However, we know the content interests other members and as the Club House is out of bounds for the time being we
Published 22:34 on 29 May 2020
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Finding a Buddy
With the current limitations on sailing, you may be looking for someone to sail with. To help - Al Conn has set up a WhatsApp Group. Details below. If you don't have a phone with WhatsApp you can always post on the facebook page, or why not use the Crew Finder and Crew Available function on the website to tell others when you are wanting to
Published 20:29 on 28 May 2020
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Buddy Sailing - New arrangements
Details of the new arrangements for buddy sailing during coronavirus have been posted here: http://www.drsc.co.uk/club/sailing-during-coronavirus-restrictions Member's support in implementing these measures, which are part of the program of measures agreed with Northumbria Water (our Landlords) to allow us back on the water would be appreciated. The arrangements will be kept under review. Key points: There is no safety cover There are no changing facilities
Published 12:54 on 25 May 2020
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Access to club grounds
the club grounds will be open to those with gate keys from tomorrow (Sunday 24 May) for boat/caravan inspection/removal. The club will not be open for any sailing until next week since certain preparations are needed on site and on the website before buddy sailing can be allowed. We hope to be able to permit buddy sailing from Wednesday and will e mail you latest Tuesday with the most up to date information. To
Published 09:50 on 23 May 2020
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club reopening
DRSC reopening we are very happy to announce that risk assessments have been completed and submitted to our landlords. Provided we get the all clear we will re-open next Saturday (30th. May or earlier if we can) for buddy sailing with the ladies toilets being used for both sexes. Other club house facilities will remain closed at this time (phase 1 opening). There will be certain rules and procedures which members will need
Published 14:41 on 22 May 2020
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Virtual News
Inaugural Rope4Boats.co.uk VirtualRegatta Series Times are very strange at the moment, however, for some of our members the thrill of sailing can't be quashed by being locked in their houses. This week saw out first rope4boats.co.uk sponsored virtual racing regatta. A total of 16 races took place over three nights, sailing in J70 Sports Boats, 49ers and Star classes, twenty three members ventured onto the virtual water to pit their whits
Published 08:51 on 25 Apr 2020
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Virtual Regatta - Series
Bored? Desperate to get back on the water? Worried you are forgetting the thrill of the start line? Well we can't get on the water, but we can keep honing our sailing skills virtually. The RYA has given Derwent Reservoir Sailing Club a VIP pass to participate in VirtualRegatta Inshore. We've had a almost 30 sailors participating in some test racing over the last week or so and we'd be keen
Published 11:38 on 19 Apr 2020
