News
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Covid-19 September Update
I am sure your aware that there have been changes to the Covid-19 rules. Although guidance restricting gatherings to no more than 6 people from different households, both indoors and outside, does not become law until Monday September 14 th , the committee would like to remind members that they should already be observing this limit at all times on site. If you have invited guests to the club, there should be no
Published 00:00 on 11 Sep 2020
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GMSC Racing
Notice to all sailors As you are all aware that when the Corona virus hit and the nationwide lockdown was imposed, all activity stopped at the Great Moor Sailing Club. As the lockdown has been eased, sailing came back, on a social basis. Clubs around the country have already restarted racing and open meeting and championships are now taking place, although heavily modified under COVID rules. The sailing committee now wants
Published 14:04 on 5 Sep 2020
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Covid-19 August Update
The Committee are constantly trying to adjust and update the Covid-19 restrictions. When arriving at the gate please use your fob, even if the gate is open. This enables us to monitor who is on site if we need to contact and trace people. You can now bring 2 guests on site during one visit provided that they are from your immediate family or same household, social distancing rules still
Published 20:34 on 28 Aug 2020
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Covid-19 Update July
Following out test of an opening session on July 26th we will be continuing that format for the next two weeks, August 2nd and August 9th. The clubhouse will be open from 10:00 and safety will be on the water from 10:30 through to 13:00. The Bar will open from 12:00 to13:00. Please follow the signs an guidance for Covid-19 in and around the clubhouse . At this time we have
Published 13:33 on 31 Jul 2020
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Covid 19 Update
Following last weeks easing of government restrictions GMSC is now open for members to make use of the water within the government guidelines and our own local restrictions. General The ban on fishing and sailing including canoeing/paddle boarding having been eased along with the extended exercise period, However, appropriate restrictions and procedures must be in place. The social distancing rule still applies,you can
Published 10:52 on 16 May 2020
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Coronavirus Announcement
At this point in time the country is still in a lockdown state and because of this there are restrictions laid upon us by the government. As a result of this Great Moor Sailing Club has had to suspend all water activities until further notice. The grounds are open to members for light exercise but unfortunately no guests are allowed. Apologies to anyone who is looking at visiting our club with the view
Published 09:46 on 21 Apr 2020
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Barts Bash 2019
GMSC is taking part in Barts Bash 2019 One Race at 11:00 Briefing 10:40 Burgers and Hotdogs in aid of the Andrew Simpson Foundation Sign up via the Barts Bash website here
Published 14:34 on 6 Sep 2019
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Alice does it again!
Alice has won the RS Tera Pro Inlands at Rutland Sailing Club during the great weekend of sport last weekend. Alice - RS Tera Pro Inlands England - Cricket World Cup Lewis Hamilton - FI British Grand Prix Novak Djokovic - Wimbledon mens's Champ Congratulations to Alice and her support crew for a great weekend. See Alices facebook page here
Published 11:12 on 17 Jul 2019
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Mike Freeman 1939 - 2019
It is with sadness that we have to pass on the news that Mike passed away on May 25th after a short illness. Mike had been active in the position of Bosun at the club since 2013 and had been a member since 2000. His main sailing interest had been his Albin Vega "Jenavive" 1768 that he kept at the Hundreds of Hoo Sailing Club on the River Medway. Mike was
Published 18:45 on 10 Jun 2019
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Monique Foster - Belgiam Sailability Regatta
Over the first weekend in June, Monique Foster competed in the Belgium Sailability Regatta in Nieuwpoort, near Oostende. There were 15 Hansa 303's from Switzerland, Belgium and France. She came a very respectable 4th place, just missing out on a podium. Well done Monique
Published 17:22 on 10 Jun 2019