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Hot weather doesn’t stop Ramp on his way to victory

Richard Rush — Wed, 27 May 2026 10:04:54 +0000

Despite numerous members being present only three brave souls took to the water for the Adventurers’ Trophy regatta at Welland Yacht Club. With temperatures very high and only the slightest of winds it was always going to be hard for those on the water. For race one the OOD set the shortest course possible but […]

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Strong winds and super sailing for Tulip Trophy

Richard Rush — Tue, 12 May 2026 16:25:02 +0000

Welland Yacht Club hosted the Tulip Trophy 2026 on Sunday in lively conditions Winds of 16-18mph provided fast, exciting racing and caused several capsizes throughout the afternoon. Eleven boats took to the water for the three-race series, with competitors facing strong gusts and choppy conditions that tested both skill and stamina. Despite the demanding weather, the […]

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Stedman swoops for win

Richard Rush — Wed, 06 May 2026 09:44:05 +0000

The first two races at Welland Yacht Club were in pursuit format, with competitors starting in order of handicap, with the slowest boats first. Will Stabler and Toby Schrauwers were first away in their laser 4.7s, followed 20 seconds later by Richard Stedman in his Comet. He swiftly erased the deficit and led the fleet […]

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Outstanding performance by Prior and grandson on the River Welland

Richard Rush — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:58:05 +0000

Sailors enjoyed a challenging and highly competitive weekend on the water with Welland Yacht Club, with three very different races testing skill, strategy and adaptability across a wide range of conditions. The opening pursuit race was held in steady eight to ten mph winds, providing ideal conditions for fast and tactical racing. With staggered start […]

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Perfect conditions lead to a busy line up for Welland Yacht Club

Richard Rush — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:44:05 +0000

For the first time this season it was champagne conditions at Welland Yacht Club on Sunday – the sun was out; water levels were high and for most of the day there was a nice breeze. These conditions attracted 13 boats for the first race which had a short beat up to mark one which […]

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The sailors all take a swim as they fall foul of the windy conditions

Richard Rush — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:51:27 +0000

The strong winds and the fact it was Easter Sunday kept numbers down for Sunday’s racing at Welland Yacht Club. Four boats decided to brave the conditions for race one which was the first in the Munson Cup series but Gerri van Haren capsized in the race build-up leaving three boats to race it out. […]

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Prior takes the win

Richard Rush — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:43:53 +0000

Welland Yacht Club’s season kicked off with a bang on Sunday with 35mph gusts hitting the fleet. Eleven boats lined up for the Rob Creek Regatta but three of those had capsized before the starting gun went. One of these was Geoff Tibbs, whose boat was still on its side being supported by the rescue […]

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Gusty winds cause sailors problems in Frostbite races

Richard Rush — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:05:12 +0000

Sunday saw the latest two races in the Frostbite series for the sailors of Welland Yacht Club. With sunshine and a fresh breeze forecast five boats came to the start line, not before some had sampled the breeze and low water levels once again and thought better of it . With a course set for […]

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Water levels prove tricky

Richard Rush — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:15:25 +0000

Sunday morning greeted the sailors of Welland Yacht Club with grey skies and a wind blowing across the river. The water level was high compared with previous weeks, although this changed drastically during the day’s racing. Five boats started and with a reaching start it was important to remain the right side of the line. […]

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Handicaps leave Scourfield just short of Frostbite double

Richard Rush — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:06:38 +0000

Sunday saw races seven and eight in the Frostbite series at the Welland Yacht Club. A good sailing breeze and sunshine welcomed six boats to the start line where low water levels had narrowed the river. The wind direction meant a tacking start to buoy number four where Alan Cox in the Radial Laser got […]

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