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Marconi Sailors at Ronde om Texel 2026
Add Plenty of Sand Another Ronde om Texel On Saturday the 6th Maya and I sailed the 47th Ronde om Texel on our Nacra F18. This was not our 47th attempt at this race, but our fourth lap of Texel or strictly our 3 and 3/4 lap as we dis-masted last year after about 3/4 of the course. When we arrived on Thursday at lunch time it
Published 00:00 on 11 Jun 2026
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Paget Cup & Monkey Business Trophy
Race number 4 of the BJRC 2026 Season Four boats took part Poohstick, Scrapper, Blue Moon & Rascal. Start time of 09.30 from Marconi SC. Sunday June 7 th our fourth race. Just four boats on the line this time for the start at Marconi instead of the traditional Osea pier line. The south westerly breeze was a forecasted 13 to 25 Kts. The temperature
Published 00:00 on 10 Jun 2026
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Jackpot 2026 and Picnic to Mill Beach
Jackpot 2026 Race Report The 2026 Jackpot race took place on Sunday the 31. May. The full race results are available here. The weather gods had sent a close to perfect westerly wind of 12 knots with some gusts up to 20 knots, and some sunshine. High tide at Osea island was predicted for 13:30 and the first race down to Mill beach via the
Published 00:00 on 31 May 2026
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Ibiza Night
We would like to say a big thank you to Sara Perks and family for organising a really successful Ibiza night. VIP guests arrived on the red carpet entrance, leading to the cocktail bar where mixologists Adam (who grew up at the club) provided an array of Essex spirits based cocktails and mocktails. The evening started on the sea wall and terrace listening to chill
Published 00:00 on 25 May 2026
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Amazing Afternoon Tea supplied by Nick and Tracey
Nick and Tracey supplied another amazing afternoon tea, this bank holiday Sunday. Their next special event is basket meals for the American social event 4th July. Booking in advance required.
Published 00:00 on 25 May 2026
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RYA Level 2 Dinghy Sailing Course
Places available on the upcoming RYA Level 2 Dinghy Sailing Course on 6th & 7th June. Book your place now
Published 20:10 on 11 May 2026
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Keelboat Fleet May Newsletter
Successful 1 st Sail Training incorporating an SB20 group Over the Early May Bank Holiday, Sail Training incorporated an SB20 group for the first time. This allowed members who are not keen races to utilise the club keelboats. We aim to create new opportunities for members across the club to learn how to take the keelboats out sailing to get the most out of these club
Published 10:33 on 6 May 2026
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Dart 15 Fleet in action at Carsington
The Marconi Dart 15 Fleet were in action last weekend in the first TT event of the Summer Series: The Northern Championship at Carsington Sailing Club. Race Report by George Love, Pictures courtesy of Pauline Love The two home boats of George Love and Ray Gall were joined by a band of thirteen travellers from all points of the country to compete in the first summer TT of the 2026 season and for
Published 21:31 on 22 Apr 2026
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Marconi Beach Clean
Over fifty members braved the damp weather to conduct a beach clean on Sunday 1st March. After bacon rolls and a safety briefing, the group headed out in three teams to litter pick the entire beach from Stansgate to Stone. It was great to see such enthusiasm, including from many of our younger members. The beaches were found to be in fairly good condition which was good to see. Nevertheless, enough
Published 14:31 on 2 Mar 2026
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Elettra and Marconi rowers in action at Brightlingsea
The rowers were back in action at Brightlingsea today. 22nd February 2026. Photo Credit: sophie_bow_belle Sophie said " It was a great day on the water mens team got 2nd in the 300 club! (Age of competitors have to add up to more than 300)"
Published 14:38 on 22 Feb 2026
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Social Calendar 2026
The 2026 season is fast approaching. The social calendar is coming together. Thanks to Lynne and her team. From quiz nights, to themed nights to live music. There is something for everyone. Get these dates in your diaries and look out for further details on each event on the social page of the website and on the Marconi's social media. It's shaping up to be another great year
Published 14:39 on 18 Feb 2026