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Its a YES from us! Vote now for Benjamin!
Benjamin Pasco has been nominated by Seahorse Magazine as 'Seahorse of the Month'.... there's a bit of competition on the horizon... but nothing our Benjamin can't see off! To support Benjamin's nomination click on the link below and vote. VOTE FOR B ENJAMIN
Published 10:08am on 10 Oct 2025
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Castle Cove Sailing Club celebrates member-built slipway
Castle Cove Sailing Club officially opened its new slipway before Sunday morning racing, marking the culmination of a week of intense volunteer labour. More than 70 dedicated members, from seasoned sailors to new recruits, gave their time and energy to complete the ambitious project. Commodore Richard Bowers cut the ribbon, recognising the incredible effort and community spirit that drove the project from start to finish. "It's a brilliant club project that will benefit so
Published 1:10pm on 4 Oct 2025
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Congratulations National Champions Ben and Sam!
Congratulations to Castle Cove's Benjamin Pascoe for his astounding victory at the 2000 Class National Championship at Hayling Island. The nine-year-old helmed his boat to a remarkable win, crewed by his proud father, Sam, in a 59-boat series. After a challenging first day in strong winds, where they finished with a second and a third place, the father-and-son team excelled as conditions became lighter. The pair secured an impressive eight consecutive race wins to
Published 8:30pm on 1 Sep 2025
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From T-Shirts to No. 3 Jibs: CCSC's Epic Sonata Nationals
Following a highly successful event partnered with the WPNSA, Castle Cove Sailing Club congratulates Joe Cross and his crew on their victory in the 2025 Sonata National Championship aboard Duette . A healthy fleet of 26 boats, including 12 from CCSC including a Cadet Team sailing "Third Movement", competed in a four-day championship that saw racing inside Portland Harbour and in Weymouth Bay. The championship delivered a dynamic range of conditions, from light
Published 8:04pm on 28 Aug 2025
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Frazer and Pete's Taser World and European's at Garda
After some club racing last year, I was kindly invited by Peter Bell to come to this years' Tasar World and European Championships in Lake Garda. After persuading my parents to come for support and some training beforehand, we came into the first day of the Europeans with no wind! Not quite what was expected but definitely part of the fun. With still no races completed on the second and last day of the
Published 1:27pm on 2 Aug 2025
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Jon Emmett Wins ILCA 6 at 2025 EurILCA Master in Belgium
Castle Cove Sailing Club congratulates Jon Emmett on his outstanding victory in the ILCA 6 Class at the 2025 EurILCA Master BEL, held in Ostend, Belgium. The event, hosted by the Royal North Sea Yacht Club and Ostend Sailing Club, saw three days of intense competition in challenging North Sea conditions. Strong winds and rough seas tested sailors and race organisers alike. Saturday's racing featured gusts up to Force 6, with dramatic wind shifts
Published 2:09pm on 13 Jun 2025
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Simon's K1 Success
Simon Hawkes, a seasoned sailor from Castle Cove Sailing Club, claimed victory at the 2024 K1 Inland National Championships held at Carsington Sailing Club on 1718 May. Despite light and variable winds, the 24-strong fleet completed multiple races, with Hawkes showcasing exceptional skill and consistency throughout the weekend. Ahead of the event, Hawkes led a well-received training session, sharing valuable insights with fellow competitors. On the water, he demonstrated tactical brilliance, adapting expertly to
Published 5:42pm on 4 Jun 2025
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Celebrating Rosemary Spicer Mayor's Community Award Recipient
We're proud to share that long-standing CCSC member Rosemary Spicer has been honoured with a Mayor's Community Award in recognition of her exceptional service to our club and local community. For the past 23 years, Rosemary has led the CCSC exercise class with unwavering dedication and energy. Her sessions not only help members maintain their physical health but also foster a strong sense of community and connection. Her thoughtful planning and commitment have made
Published 2:05pm on 22 May 2025
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Musto Skiff and K1 Open
The 11th and 12th of May saw CCSC host an open meeting of the Musto Skiff and K1 Classes. As always CCSC made our visitors very welcome and provided them with some excellent racing, which was appreciated by all of the competitors, one even travelled from Aberdeen to take part! Well done to all of the members who helped out this weekend, on and off the water and to our members
Published 1:52pm on 22 May 2025
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Dinghy Park Change Over 2025
Friday's the Day! 9.30am the time for the Dinghy Park Changeover... then let the sailing season start in earnest! Members looking for this year's Dinghy Park Plan will need to sign in and it can be found HERE ACTIVITES/ Dinghies / Boat Park The sailing season is here at last!
Published 7:35am on 15 Apr 2025
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Celebrating 23 Years of Rosemary's Dedication to CCSC Exercise Classes
For an impressive 23 years, Rosemary Spicer has led the CCSC exercise class, which continues to thrive with excellent attendance. Her dedication and the extensive preparation she invests in each session are deeply appreciated by all. Participants also look forward to the social time afterward, enjoying a delightful selection of coffee, tea, biscuits, and, on special occasions, cakes.
Published 3:38pm on 11 Apr 2025
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Warning - Substantial change of course will be required!
Old Castle Road (from Belle Vue Road down to the railway bridge at Sudan Rd) will be closed for the full ten days from 6th to 16th May 2025, as there are extensive works to be done on the pavement and in the road. Access to CCSC during this time will have to be via Khartoum Rd or Clearmout Rd coming under the railway bridge!
Published 6:14pm on 24 Mar 2025