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HISTORIC AMERICA’S CUP 12-METRES LIGHT UP THE PUIG VELA CLÀSSICA

For fans of the America’s Cup and the competition’s rich history, this week in Barcelona has been a feast for the eyes. The Puig Vela Clàssica regatta, run by the outstanding Real Club Náutico Barcelona, has brought some of the world’s finest classic yachts together alongside a magnificent fleet of 12 Metre Class yachts that competed in the America’s Cup from 1958 through to 1987.

For many, the 12 Metre Class era was iconic, especially with the Cup changing hands after 132 years of total dominance by the New York Yacht Club when Australia II defeated Liberty in 1983. The class survived one more America’s Cup, down in the big winds and waves of Fremantle, Perth in 1987, and that regatta remains ingrained in many Cup watchers' memories as a stand-out spectacle.

Several of the boats from that 1987 regatta competed in Barcelona, including the revered Kookaburra II, French Kiss, Crusader, South Australia and Kiwi Magic who duked it out for the honours in Division A of the Puig Vela Clàssica. Furthermore, in Division D, there were some super-classic 12 Metres, with the likes of Northern Light, Vim and Jenetta enjoying incredibly close racing and rolling back the years to a bygone era.

An interesting aside in the modern 12 Metres is the number of original crew that came back to compete here in Barcelona, still racing at the highest level. Onboard French Kiss, the Phillipe Briand-designed French Challenger that underwent radical stern-surgery during the 1987 regatta but has thankfully been restored to its original flowing lines, the legendary Olympic silver medallist skipper Marc Pajot was on the wheel for the regatta.

Speaking about what it means to be back, Pajot commented: “It’s a very nice memory for me. I was an Olympic sailor, switched to ocean sailing competing around the world, and finally ended up in the America’s Cup with French Kiss in Fremantle in 1987. Five of those crew members are now competing in Barcelona – 37 years later! It’s an excellent regatta with a very large fleet, and this year, a unique opportunity to enjoy the America’s Cup in Barcelona.”

For Torben Grael, one of the world’s top sailors and a tactician for the Italian Luna Rossa campaigns in the 2000, 2003 and 2007 America’s Cups, the chance to sail Kookaburra II, the current 12 Metre World Champion owned by Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team Principal Patrizio Bertelli, is all consuming:

“In the recent World Championship (Porquerolles, France), we debuted a reconfiguration of the boat because when it was purchased, it still had the setup from Fremantle 1987. Our program is Mediterranean and sometimes in Newport, where the wind is much lighter. We have changed the keel and other things, and we are getting to know the boat. The 12 Metres are beautiful boats, requiring a good and trained crew for manoeuvres. The races are very close and beautiful.”

As the regatta concluded, it was the beautiful ‘Kookaburra II’ that secured the win scoring just seven points, to close out the series ahead of Johan Blanch’s ‘Kiwi Magic’, whilst Marc Pajot’s ‘French Kiss’ completed the podium in third overall.

In the vintage 12 Metre fleet - grouped in Division D - Hans Eliasson’s ‘Northern Light’ won the final race and secured the title with just six points, whilst James Patrick’s Vim confirm their second place, with Thomas Muller’s ‘Jenetta’ completing the podium. 

The Real Club Náutico Barcelona brought down the curtain on the XVII Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona Regatta, the XVII (27 th ) running of this international event that is part of the official RFEV calendar and counts towards the II International CIM Championship (International Mediterranean Committee), as well as the XIII Mare Nostrum Trophy – Spanish Cup of Classic Boats.

The awards ceremony was held in the presence of Marc Puig, Executive Chairman of Puig, Jordi Puig, President of the Real Club Náutico de Barcelona, Josep Mª Isern, President of the Catalan Sailing Federation, Xavier Torres, Vice President of the Spanish Sailing Federation, Javier Moreno, Naval Commander of Barcelona, Leonardo García de Vicentis, President of AEBEC, Andrés de León, Vice President of CIM, and Pablo Garriga, Commodore of RCNB.

A glittering end to a fabulous regatta with the perfect venue and hosts for an extraordinary festival of sailing.

For more information: www.puigvelaclassica.com

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Oasis II is a 2021 Beneteau Swift Trawler 41 Fly currently available for sale in San Diego California. This boat has a price of $869,000. Our team at Seattle Yachts is here to help you find the right boat for your needs, budget, and style. We have access to boats off the market that will never be seen online, so contact us today with your interest.

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"Oasis II" is a 2021 Beneteau Swift Trawler 41 located at San Diego Yacht Club in excellent condition. The boat had a Flybridge Enclosure with Sunbrella Bimini added recently and comes well equipped from the Beneteau factory with Generator, Air Conditioning, Twin Volvo 300hp Diesels, Bow and Stern Thrusters. The boat is easy to operated short handed and cruise, take her to Catalina right away!

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Pippin 20 2005 Trailer Sailer Yacht Moored At Kielder Water In Northumberland

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HERE FOR SALE IS MY 2005 PIPPIN 20FT YACHT SHE IS A TRAILER SAILER.BUILT BY PIPPIN YACHTS IN BOSTON LINCOLNSHIRE (MADE IN ENGLAND) DESIGN CATEGORY CCAN BE LEGALLY TOWED BY THE AVERAGE FAMILY CAR AS 850KG UN-LADEN SHE HAS FOUR BERTHS IN TWO CABINS DOUBLE V BERTH AND TWO LONG SINGLES 8FT PLUS SINGLE BERTHS. SHE HAS A VERY RELIABLE 2005 HONDA 5HP FOURSTROKE OUTBOARD MOTOR WHICH SITS IN THE WELL. IT CAN BE LAUNCHED AND RETRIEVED SINGLE HANDED WITH IT’S STEPPED MAST SYSTEM. IT COMES WITH A PURPOSE BUILT TWIN AXLE TRAILER (BOAT PACKAGE WHEN NEW) IT HAS A EXTENDED LAUNCHING DOLLY SO CAR WHEELS NEED NOT TOUCH THE WATER, AND A NEW SPARE WHEEL NEVER FITTED. LIFTING KEEL ALSO LIFTING RUDDER SO GOES TO THE SHALLOWS IF NEEDED, RUDDER BLADE REPLACED THIS SEASONIT HAS ONLY BEEN USED ON KIELDER RESERVOIR IN FRESH WATER ALL IT’S LIFE THERE ARE MOORINGS AVAILABLE SO SHE CAN REMAIN THERE IF NEEDED.

MOORING PAID UP UNTIL MARCH 2021. I AM THE THIRD OWNER.IT COMES WITH THE FOLLOWING: ALL BOOKS FOR ENGINE INSTRUMENTS ETC AND OWNERS MANUAL NEW INFO WHEN SHE WAS PURCHASED NEW IN 2005DSC SHIP TO SHORE RADIO (FITTED)DEPTH AND SPEED LOG FISH FINDERDEEP CYCLE LEISURE BATTERY 12V SYSTEM WITH ISOLATOR 12V CIGARETTE SOCKET 12V LIGHTING, 3 WAY FUSE BOXSOLAR PANEL WHICH KEEPS THE BATTERY TRICKLE CHARGEDTWO RING GAS COOKER WITH GAS BOTTLE IN GAS LOCKER IN COCKPITSINK WITH PUMPED WATER AND HOLDING TANKPORTABLE TOILET THAT CAN BE STORED AWAY (PUSHED IN) AT NIGHT OR CAN BE MOVED TO A SECOND LOCATION PLEASE SEE PICSHONDA 2005 5 HP FOURSTROKE OUTBOARD FUEL TANK WITH GUAGE AND HOSE, ENGINE COVER, SERVICED ANNUALLY VERY RELIABLE MAST AND BOOM MADE BY Z SPARSMAIN SAIL WITH SAIL PACK AND LAZY JACKS MADE BY JECKELLS VERY USEFUL WHEN SAILING SOLO, TILLER TAMER, TILLER EXTENTIONFURLING GENOA MADE BY JECKELLS (NEW U V STRIP JUST FITTED LAST MONTH SEE PIC 12)SPINNAKERALL LINES LEAD BACK TO THE COCKPIT INCLUDING TWO REEFS ON THE MAINBOARDING LADDERFENDERSCOCKPIT CUSHIONS BOAT HOOKANCHOR CHAIN AND WARPSIF YOU NEED ANYMORE INFORMATION OR WOULD LIKE TO VIEW HER PLEASE DON’T HESITATE TO ASKREASON FOR RELUCTANT SALE PURCHASING OF A NEW BOAT GRAB A BARGAINCONTACT NO phone

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Welcome to Kielder Yacht Club

Kielder Yacht Club is located on the shores of Kielder Water in Northumberland, United Kingdom, and enjoys unrivalled views of the tranquil landscape of Kielder Forest. The Club Marina is based in the Whickhope Inlet, part of the 27 miles of shoreline. The lake provides both tranquil cruising and challenging sailing.

We are a friendly club in North East England, with a diverse membership coming from as far afield as Yorkshire, Lancashire, Scotland and Cumbria. We are always looking to welcome new members to the pleasures of sailing or cruising on Kielder. Our strategy is to encourage both cruising and sailing events, as well as organising a full social programme – but club members may also simply like to get away from it all and relax with a peaceful days sailing.

Moorings available for the 2024 season  

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Read the wind, the clouds and even the ripples in the water. Sailing can be both peaceful and  relaxing as well as challenging. No sailing trip is ever the same. A sense of accomplishment by becoming the master of your own vessel is truly unique and extraordinarily pleasing.

Health Benefits

Sailing can help increase agility and flexibility and may help with the normal tensions of life whatever your age. Spending time with nature and the outdoors can improve your mood and reduce feelings of stress as well as have a positive impact on your self esteem.

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See new places from a different perspective, take in the tranquility of the lake, feel the breeze and leave the complications of life behind if only for just a few hours. Spending time with your family and friends on your craft sailing or socialising is true quality of life.  

Facilities Toilets, showers, galley, club room able to accommodate 50+ members, outside seating/eating area. Defibrillator. Parking & Storage Ample members parking, gated with key access. Boat & trailer park, tender park, inflatable tender storage.

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Marina  Concrete launching slip, jetty, deep water swinging moorings, club tenders.  The Lake Access to day and overnight moorings. Stunning views and tranquillity.

Kielder Yacht Club is not just about cruising the lake, we operate an extensive sailing calendar with enough activities to keep the whole family involved. We include everything from a gentle sail to a secluded inlet, rafting up with friends enjoying a good bottle of wine, to full blown regatta weekends. Of course, no sailing calendar would be complete without a good BBQ. Our social calendar operates throughout the year. During the winter season we make the most of our club house facilities by hosting parties, hog roasts and winter walks.

The club is home to both motor cruisers and yachts where members can enjoy a full calendar of social and sailing events or simply get away from it all on Europe’s largest man-made lake.

Kielder Yacht Club is a family friendly sailing club in the heart of Northumberland located on the banks of stunning Kielder Water, the largest man-made reservoir in the UK.  

We are based on the shores of Kielder Water in Northumberland surrounded by the quiet tranquillity of Kielder Forest, one of the few remaining Dark Sky locations in the UK and one that can boast its own public Observatory.

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New members are very welcome at our club. We were founded in 1981 and have established our base in the beautiful surroundings of Kielder Water by our team of volunteers and committed members. Whether you wish to develop your sailing skills or simply cruise the tranquil waters of Kielder, the lake offers diversity for all levels of experience and a place where long lasting memories can be made and treasured.

Initial Joining Fee: £75 *   Full Membership: £325  Associate Membership: £163  Student Membership: £21 ________________ Full Membership - £325.00  Two named adults and all of their children under 18 years of age operating one boat afloat. Any children between 18 and 24 and still in full time education should be added as student members. Associate Membership - £163.00 Covers individuals or families who do not own a boat, but wish to use the Club's facilities or sail on a boat belonging to another member whilst they are in attendance. Student Membership - £21.00 Covers those between 18 and 24 years of age whose parents or guardians are members of the Club and who can satisfy the Committee that they are in full time education. Other Fees may apply depending how you operate at the club, e.g. additional entry keys or storing personal tenders. Please request a full list of additional fees if required. * A joining fee is payable when you join the club and is non payable in subsequent years for unbroken membership. Fees are non-negotiable.

The following fees are also payable to Northumbrian Water for the season if you own a boat and wish to sail on Kielder Water: Registration - Boat only £29.50 Registration - Boat and Tender £43  Mooring fee – £450

1. Request a Membership Pack, either by using the contact form on the website or by emailing us directly at [email protected] . 2. A Membership Application form will be emailed to you along with links to the Member's Handbook, Club Constitution, Grievance & Disciplinary and Northumbrian Water Rules. Ensure you read these documents before applying, as there may be restrictions or conditions that could make the club unsuitable for your needs. They can also be reviewed now in the Documentation section on the main website page. 3. Complete the Membership Form and return it to the email address stated on the document. 4. The Membership Secretary will review your application and contact you to make payment. 5. Pay the fees to the account stated on the Invoice provided. 6. The membership secretary will confirm your membership once funds are received and a site key(s) will be posted to your home address. Contact details will be provided for any Northumbrian Water Ltd payable fees if applicable. Once any NWL fees are paid, you will receive a sticker(s) for your craft which must be placed in view and in accordance with NWL instructions. 7. If you intend launching a boat with our assistance, your launch date will be agreed with the launch crew and carried out with you in attendance observing all handbook guidance and safety instructions. * Please note, as the application process is quite involved with more than one individual, the process will take several working days to complete.

What's the maximum boat size you can accommodate? In simple terms, our limit is of 9m in length (30ft) and less than 5,000kg (5 tonne) for us to be able to launch the craft and for you to moor in the marina. You must also have a suitable trailer that is satisfactory and safe for your vessel. If you are near these limits and wish to inquire about membership, please contact us for verification as moorings are limited for the largest of craft. Can I launch and haul out my own boat at my own convenience? Whilst we do offer a launch and haul out service, which is part of your membership fee for seasonal scheduled dates, yes, in general you may use your own suitable vehicle to launch or haul out (see next question for exceptions). All club, NWL rules and safety procedures must be followed and the club tractor may only be operated by designated individuals. Do you offer Slip and Retrieve facilities? No. Slip and Retrieve is a process where a person may launch their boat, sail for the day, then remove the boat from the water.  Unfortunately, our Club Rules and Leasing Agreement with Northumbrian Water Ltd do not permit Slip and Retrieve. Boats launched must remain on the water for the season.  Can I use the club for a 'staycation' instead of going abroad for my holidays this year? We have received a number of requests asking if a 2 or 3 week stay at the club along with use of the lake is possible rather than joining as an annual member. Unfortunately this is not permitted with the agreement we have with Northumbrian Water Ltd. Please direct all casual boating queries to Kielder Waterside. Tel: 01434 251000  Can you sleep overnight at Kielder Yacht Club? Yes of course! You may sleep on your yacht or cruiser overnight. You can moor on the jetty or on overnight moorings around the lake. Our leasing arrangements with Northumbrian Water Ltd does not allow sleeping in caravans, tents, campervans or motorhomes overnight at the club premises. May I bring visitors to the club? We very much welcome visitors to our club. Of course, they must follow our rules and should be briefed by the invitee before visiting the site. Remember, you will need enough life jackets to accommodate your guests if they are to use the jetties and take to the water. There are some club life jackets available on a first come first served basis that may be also be borrowed for the day. We do request that individual guests may only attend for a maximum of 6 times in a season, we trust you'll understand a form of membership would be required for anyone attending regularly. Can Associate Members sail at the club? Yes. Associate Membership is for those who don't own a boat but wish to be a member of the club, use club facilities, and sail with other members on their boats. Boat owners must always be present onboard when associate members are guests on their vessels.  Can we hire a boat at Kielder Yacht Club? Unfortunately we are unable to hire boats or provide formal lessons at the club. What is your role at Kielder Water? We often get mistaken for the custodians of Kielder Water and regularly get questions about the lake, fishing, staycations, camping etc. Please be aware we are a Yacht Club, we are permitted to use the lake but have no other role in the area. For leisure activities or questions about the area, please contact Kielder Waterside Park on 01434 251000.   Can already paid fees be transferred to a new owner? No. If you were to purchase a boat for sale at KYC, fees are non transferable between members, all fees are payable by the new owner. The new member must pay registration to NWL along with Mooring fees even if they have already been paid by the previous owner. Membership fees and any associated temporary storage are also due following any boat exchanges. This is a year round requirement so if someone indicates fees are already paid during any sale negotiation, this is incorrect. It's okay to use someone else's keys yeah? No. Keys are non-transferable and should not be accepted from another member even if you have purchased their boat. Every key must be logged and accounted for when a member leaves or joins the club for tracing and security purposes. 

Click Here to Launch the Fees Estimator... This tool is provided purely to give you an estimate of annual fees should you be interested in joining Kielder Yacht Club. The calculator explains each membership option and you may use it freely and anonymously.

Please Note: We are a Yacht Club that launches larger boats with sleeping accommodation onto moorings for the entire season. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate day sailors, dinghies, wind surfers, paddle boards or similar.

New members are always very welcome. Please email us directly or complete the following form if you would like someone to contact you about membership, to request a membership joining pack, or if you have any other questions.

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Early History of Kielder Yacht Club

By judith robinson, michael money and bill holden.

• Born in 1981
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Charles McPhail, the second Commodore, and his wife May were walking at Whickhope one day and there below them on the hillside, men were working, putting in the moorings…. before the lake was completely flooded. The inaugural meeting of the Sailing Cruiser Section of Kielder Water Club was held at the Duke of Wellington, Kenton Lane. Newcastle upon Tyne, on Tuesday, 7th April 1981 The mooring buoys were the pink ones, similar to those around the lake now. Tenders were pulled up on the shore just above the water line. There was a jetty. That was all there was. The clubhouse, at this time, was still a green hut at Leaplish, shared by all sections of Kielder Water Club, who were the Sailing Club, based in the bay at Leaplish, the Yacht and Motor Cruiser Clubs, who sailed out of Whickhope, and the Ski Club. Their area was the large bay east of the Leaplish headland. It was 1981. The shed, a cricket pavilion from Annfield Plain, costing £300, brought over and put up by members, had not yet come to Whickhope. This was finally put up and declared fit for use by a Works Officer in October 1983. 

‘Resolution’ (lain Mungall) and ‘Fable’ (Charles and May McPhail) were the largest yachts, most members sailing in 15 to 22 feet size, not in the comfort experienced today. Racing was popular, members were keen, but all the races were friendly. There must have been some bad weather, but those days seemed to be sunshine and racing winds. Membership had increased to 63 by 1987. The Motor Cruising section was still separate. After many years, in 1985, because both sections sailed at Whickhope, it was suggested it made sense to amalgamate the Motor Cruiser Club with the Yacht Club. This finally happened on January lst 1993 under the Yacht Club name. Two mooring buoys, bow and stern, and laid north / south against the prevailing winds caused much discomfort for the boats and eventually, in 1983, they were re-laid east to west. Much later, in 1989, these were changed to the swinging moorings we have today. It cost £150 per mooring plus diver costs of £300 a day to install the swing moorings. This was paid for by the £6,000 per year paid through Kielder Water Club to Northumbrian Water for maintaining the moorings.

The clubhouse at Leaplish, the green hut, was formerly the construction site laboratory which was re-erected about where the Leaplish conference centre and swimming pool is now. Everyone had to take a turn at galley duty, which became more controversial and a nuisance as some good sailing weather was missed. In the beginning, the building was also shared by the Reivers of Tarset who ran a boat hire/sailing school from it before they got their own building at the head of the west slipway. Their building is now the Bunkbarn. Caroline Waitt was the first “Water Sports Officer” and she dealt with registration, not only for club members but also for the large number of day visitors who brought their own boats to Kielder in the early years. Caroline served for the I982-84 seasons and she was strict. Yachts and owners had to conform to Northumbrian Water Rules, for example, flares on board were checked and all boats had to pass an engine noise test before Caroline allowed them to stay on the water.

Alan Hetherington came after Caroline for the next two seasons. He lived on site in a caravan when on duty and did much to reduce the theft and vandalism prevalent at Leaplish at that time. One of his reports included the following incident which occurred on 30th July 1987: “Six youths aged 16 – 18 tried to use the Reivers rescue boat, but had no petrol. They then broke into the petrol store, filled milk bottles for petrol bombs and threw them behind Reivers’ building. Later an attempt was made to start a dumper truck The next morning the police collected them from their tents and they were charged.” Boats on moorings at Whickhope did not escape, on one night 20 were broken into. Following this many members avoided using strong padlocks on the cabin door, better to have a broken padlock than a smashed door.

After many negotiations, Northumbrian Water (before privatisation), built a magnificent new clubhouse, at an estimated cost of £300,000, which is now the Boat Inn at Leaplish (This is much changed from the original building). Grants were applied for from the English Tourist Board, who wanted the toilets to be made public. The clubhouse was opened by David Scott Cowper on Monday, 6th June 1988. David Scott Cowper, who practised as a Newcastle Solicitor, is renowned for sailing round the world and is / was frequently away sailing (or trapped in ice) in northern waters. Sadly, the plaque which commemorated the event of the opening and the organisations who had funded the clubhouse, has disappeared. Les and Pat Ferguson were appointed as wardens for the 1988-89 season and they lived in the upstairs flat in the clubhouse. Pat ran the galley. Evenings and socials were held in the clubhouse as the clubs continue to do in their own premises, but again, it was for all three sections. Les and Pat left to become stewards at the Royal Northumberland Yacht Club at Blyth. Gordon and May Greensill came shortly after Pat and Les. May followed on from Pat with more excellent cooking for hungry sailors. They stayed until 1991. Rumours had begun that Northumbrian Water wanted the building for themselves…. or to share it.

Launching and retrieving was at Leaplish. Easy enough to launch with cars, but Yacht Club members then had to sail or motor to Whickhope to their moorings. Ferrying cars between the two places caused some headaches, one family member / friend, had to be available to collect the car and return it to where it was needed. Sometimes this involved walking from Leaplish to Whickhope or vice versa. Many people were certainly very fit in those days! At the end of the season, most yachts were stored over the winter at Leaplish, in the car park, which was not as large as it is now. Some boats went to the scouts at Hawkhirst and some were taken home. It was a full day. Again, members had to sail / motor to Leaplish and then help each other to haul out using cars. Later on, for well over ten years, John Richardson was helping at launch / haul out with his tractor. Umpteen members in the club have John to thank for sorting out their trailer / boat problems as he, frequently, was waist high, or above, in the water. Nothing was too much trouble for John and members owe a huge debt of gratitude to him before their own ‘ tractor crew’ came on the scene when John decided he could no longer continue with this demanding work.

More negotiations and finally, in 1991. Northumbrian Water approved the plan for each section to have their own clubhouse and their own area. The Sailing Club chose Tower Knowe and the Yacht Club stayed at Whickhope, as the Ski Club did in their own bay. The other two sections’ clubhouses were made of whole log construction. The Yacht Club’s was half log. Originally, it was intended that the cabin Northumbrian Water had used at the Gateshead Garden Festival would become the clubhouse, but that never materialised and what is there now was built. Not in the original agreed position however. The main windows should have been facing down the inlet. Members began using the clubhouse from April 1993. The official opening of the new clubhouse was on the Sunday of the August Regatta 1993, by Sir Michael Straker, who was given Honorarv Membership of the club and he remained interested in us until his early death a few years later. There was a marquee in the car park and invitations went to the other sections, and many visitors were invited to the splendid buffet lunch. Celebrations went on well into night time. The midges joined the company then as they do now. Once the sections split up, and became totally centred in their own areas, each club began to grow and get more and more facilities. The marina built at Leaplish in 1988, which Kielder Water Club had offered £2000 towards, was towed to Whickhope and moored where it is now by October 1993. When the marina was first put in at Leaplish it was deemed to be a great success provided the wind blew from the south or west only. 

The shed (or store) at East Wickhope was kept for a few more years. It was finally demolished sometime in 1999. It had served the club well, progressing from nothing to porta-loos and parties. Trailers stayed where they had always been stored. The jetty at Whickhope remained, since refurbished by members. Each year since has seen more progress to comfort. Larger yachts and motor cruisers appeared, sadly, the enthusiasm for racing lapsed and members began to stay overnight on their boats. Social evenings continued, from meals served by Doreen and Sadie from Bellingham, to the ‘special’ evenings now and the Pie and Pea suppers. The ferry was also booked for the club some years for an evening tour of the lake with supper on board and sometimes with themed fancy dress such as ‘pirates’, and ‘millionaires’. The Yacht Club membership is good and constant, always determined by the number of moorings available. Several Sailing Club members moved from dinghies to yachts, some so they could sail together with their families, others just wanted something larger with a little comfort. The Yacht Club and Sailing Club continue to share sailing events with each other, such as the Yacht Club Regattas, and yachts are always welcome in the Round the Lake races. Contact with the Ski Club is less easy because of having to avoid sailing into their bay, but friendships made when members were one club at Leaplish have continued and are as strong today as they were then.

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2024 Calendar

Dates and events are subject to change at short notice due to unforeseen circumstance or adverse weather conditions. check back here regularly for updates. last updated: 22-jan-2024.

7th  Christmas Party and Annual Walk

2nd   Annual General Meeting, inc. buffet lunch

5th  Early Bird Haul Out 23rd-24th Midweek Haul Out 26th-27th Weekend Haul Out

28th  KYC Racing Series - Race 6 28th  ‘ Out with a Bang ’ bangers & mash social evening 29th KYC Racing Series - Race 7

3rd KYC Racing Series - Race 4 4th KYC Racing Series - Race 5

Regatta Weekend

23rd-25th Friday - Cheese & Wine social evening Saturday - Fun Sailing Event, inc Motor Cruisers, plus BBQ Sunday - Best Dressed Boat competition, Discover Sailing Open Day

6th  Pie & Peas social evening 13th  Commodores Chase & sailors supper, motor cruisers & yachts 14th  KYC Racing Series - Race 3, female skippers 20th  Flotilla (Kielder Big Regatta joint clubs event), motor cruisers & yachts

1st  KYC Racing Series - Race 2          >  Italian Night social evening 2nd  Cruise in Company inc. Commodore’s Picnic, motor cruisers & yachts

4th  Mince & Dumpling social evening 5th-6th  Dam to Dam joint sailing event with the Kielder Water Sailing Club 11th  Belling Bell Trophy Race, inc. motor cruisers & Astronomy Night! 12th  KYC Racing Series - Race 1

6th-7th(am)  Launch Weekend 10th-11th Midweek Launch 20th Late Launch 21st Volunteer Working Day

9th-12th  “Men's Shed” Maintenance Working Group (All Welcome)

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Firefly - Hurley 22

Price: £ 3,999 Classic 22' sailing boat built in 1982. Bilge keel and boasting 4 berths. 6HP Suzuki outboard with only 6 hours of use and recently professionally serviced (more pictures added) .   Further info...

Verica - Jaguar 23

Price: £ 2,750 ono Jaguar 23 (lifting keel) sold with trailer, all sails, new cushions and extras, ready for viewing at Kielder Yacht Club. Genuine reason for sale.   Further info...

Mallard - Gib'Sea 242 

Price: £ SOLD Included: 6hp 4 stroke outboard, 4 wheeled road trailer, all sails, cushions and a variety of extras.  This easy to sail 4 berth yacht delivers good interior space with separate washroom and galley. Ready for a solo or exciting new family adventure!  Further info...

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