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Blustery day for the ILCA / Laser Open
Storm Nigel (named after the Commodore?) turned up for the ILCA Open at Bartley last Sunday which left a few of our club regulars rigging their cameras rather than their boats!
Published 13:35 on 29 Sep 2023
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Tony takes 4th at the Lightning 368 Nationals
Well done to Tony for taking 4th place in the Lightning 368 National Championships at Chase SC with a highest placing of 3rd in race 2. Huw who sails at Bartley with Birmingham University managed a top 3rd position too in what looked like a great event.
Published 13:56 on 27 Sep 2023
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Steve wins Supernova Open at Ogston
Congratulations to Steve Hawley for taking 1st place at the Ogston Supernova Open meeting last week in a fleet of 30. He was the only Bartley boat and secured a 2nd and two 1sts to take the win in shifty conditions. Full report in Yachts & Yachting.
Published 13:47 on 25 Sep 2023
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Topper Open
2 K2O helms took part in the Topper Open last Sunday. It was a great day with a moderate breeze and 17 participants. The Topper is a great boat with a very friendly and active class association - a great choice for juniors wishing to progress.
Published 19:41 on 21 Sep 2023
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Laser / ILCA Open 24th Sept
Its the Laser / ILCA open this Sunday with plenty of prizes / raffle. £15 entry for 3 races. The wind looks lively so pick the rig you are most comfortable with as ILCA 4,6,7 can all enter. First race is 11.00.
Published 20:33 on 18 Sep 2023
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Jeremy wins Barts Bash
Bartley had a great Barts Bash race on Saturday. Thanks to ASC Birmingham for running the racing and providing some great prizes. Rob also updated the sailors on the current work ASC is doing at Bartley - the future is bright!
Published 20:27 on 18 Sep 2023
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Topper Open Sunday 17th Sept
It is the Topper Open on Sunday 17th Sept. There won't be any club racing, but members are welcome to cruise away from the racing area. Entry is still open on the ITCA website if any more juniors are interested.
Published 18:33 on 11 Sep 2023
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Barts Bash 16th September @ 13.30 - make sure you are there!
Our annual Barts Bash race will take place as a handicap race at 13.30 on Saturday 16th September. It would be great to see as many sailors as possible from the club and K2O joining the race and the fundraising for this fantastic sailing charity.
Published 18:27 on 11 Sep 2023
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Light wind Topper Training
The light airs gave the Topper helms the ideal conditions for practicing roll tacks and tight turns - have a look at the Midlands Topper Facebook page for some footage. Great to have the ITCA team back at Bartley.
Published 12:50 on 3 Sep 2023
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8 Bartley Boats take on the Supernova Inlands
Great results for team Bartley at the inlands, highest place was Chris in 3rd, Mike 1st veteran in 4th, and Sean 1st youth. After gales every weekend in summer the second day of the event was cancelled due to no wind!
Published 12:44 on 3 Sep 2023
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ILCA Success at Trimpley
Congratulations to John for another Midlands Circuit win, this time at Trimpley in very light conditions! Next events: Chelmarsh 9th Sep, Burton 16th Sep, Bartley 24th Sep, Staunton 8th Oct.
Published 12:40 on 3 Sep 2023
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Topper Open Training 3rd September - Sign on by 30th Aug to take part
The International Topper Class Association coaches will be running a training day on 3rd Sept. There are still places available if you are interested. To get the most from this you need to be confident sailing a course and RYA L3 or above.
Published 08:19 on 24 Aug 2023