Sandhoppers

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Sandhopper Class Association
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Joint racing Sailing Instructions 2023 PDF SI Download .Doc

Race Marks.pdf 

Race Officer Procedure

Pursuit Race Times

Starting Procedure

Sailwave Instructions. PDF  Doc

Sailwave Results

 

 

Open Meeting Documents

Available under Open Events: http://www.maylandseabay-sc.org.uk/index.php/sailing/dinghies/open-events 

The Sandhopper Fleet at Maylandsea Bay Sailing Club

The Sandhopper fleet offers competitive sailing from April to October each year.

Sandhoppers at Burnham Week 2024

Sandhoppers at Burnham Week

Just what makes the Sandhopper so popular?

It is a stable and easily managed boat that can still offer exciting and exhilarating racing. It is a shallow draft version of Oliver Lee’s 19ft. Squib Design being a triple fin keel-boat which is an ideal design for estuary waters such as the River Blackwater. The characteristics of the river, the shallows, the spits and the strong tidal flow, all add extra dimensions to the challenge of racing.

The Sandhopper moorings are all close to the clubhouse. Generally, around six to eight boats compete each weekend and are easily recognised on the river by their distinctive blue sails. Some boats are sailed with just a helm and one crew, however an additional crew, a third person can provide useful extra weight in a heavy blow. Being a third person can provide valuable experience for any sailor new to the class.

The Sandhopper sailors are a friendly group and many have been attracted to the class by capsize free sailing but this doesn’t guarantee a dry sail. Many are experienced sailors who have won open meetings not only in Sandhoppers but also in a variety of class dinghies.

The Sandhopper also offers leisure sailing. Cruises on the beautiful River Blackwater can provide a relaxed day’s sail. It is possible to sail to Osea Island, picnic on the beach and swim in the shallows. A sail to Maldon Hythe Quay is popular and the statue of Byrhtnoth who fought the Vikings in 991 acts as a navigation point. On the way you might see cormorants and seals sun bathing on the mud.

So, whether you want to race or enjoy a leisurely sail, a Sandhopper at MBSC may just be the boat for you.

 Sandhoppers

 
 
 
Maylandsea Bay Sailing Club’s thriving Sandhopper fleet looks forward to welcoming guests to its annual Open Meeting over two days in July. Two races are scheduled each day, with courses, featuring Committee Boat starts, set in the main estuary. 
With racing commencing in the middle of the day and the Club providing moorings, trot boat and a launch and recovery service in the days before and after the event this is a great opportunity for guests to enjoy the Blackwater river’s beautiful sailing waters and the clubhouse’s convivial surroundings. Galley and bar services are available and camping space can be provided.  
 
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Sailing Programme 2020

 

View and Download the 2020 Sailing Programme. (pdf).

This is the programme as set before the current coronavirus outbreak so please pay attention to communications about changes.

 

Discover Sailing 2020

Sailing Highlights 2020

 

The Sailing Programme for 2020 is similar to previous years, but there are a few highlights worthy of mention here:

  • Spring & Winter Series will be based at MBSC, Summer & Autumn Series will be based at H(B)SC
  • Six race series at MBSC from Good Friday to Easter Sunday, and a one off race at H(B)SC on Easter Monday
  • A Bank Holiday regatta over the VE Day weekend. As well as racing on the water, we hope to organise some fun events at the Club when the tide is out. Why not stay down and make a weekend of it?
  • Discover Sailing (previously know as Push The Boat Out) is scheduled for 23rd May. This is the opportunity for you to bring your mates to the Club to have a go at sailing!
  • A new feature in the programme is a late ‘night owl’ on the evening of Saturday 30th May, followed by an ‘early bird’ race early the following morning. Best to stay down at the Club on Saturday night for these!
  • The annual MBSC Kestrel Open will be in early July this year, and is being held jointly with GP14s
  • Maylandsea Bay Week is from Monday 17th August to Friday 21st. Get it in you diary, and book the week off work now!
  • Barts Bash is on Sunday 20th September
  • Winter Series starts on 1st November and runs until 13th December
  • Blackwater Icicle, run this year by H(B)SC, is n 3rd Jan 2021.

 

Current Sailing instructions are available to view above the "Signing On Table"

Race Officers & Safety Crews

If a member is unable to attend for their duty as listed in the programme, then please try to change with someone. If this is not possible please inform the sailing secretary or rear commodore at least a week beforehand to enable alternative arrangements to be made.

Members acting as race officers or crews may qualify for the average of their points for races sailed (before discards) within the series of races so missed, to the limit of 2 races in any series.  Please sign “on” for the race missed race indicating the duty undertaken to ensure the your points are credited.

Entry Fees

Open Meeting, Winter Series etc., entry fees to be paid at the time of entry.

Number of Races to Count In a Series

  • 1 race sailed - 1 to count
  • 2 or 3 races sailed - 2 count
  • 4 or 5 races sailed - 3 to count
  • 6 or 7 races sailed - 4 to count
  • 8 or 9 races sailed - 5 to count
  • 10 races sailed - 6 to count

Programme Notes

  • START TIMES: Training - Time is the start of the session. Be changed and boat ready
  • MBSC: Maylandsea Bay Sailing Club Start Line
  • HBSC: Harlow (Blackwater) Sailing Club Start Line

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Race Results

Tabulated race results

 

 

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