A big thank you to all those that volunteers at the weekend in assisting with the running of the Cadet Inland Championships. A turnout of 30 boats enjoyed their weekend. A keep a lookout on our Instagram page for more photos over the coming weeks, just as soon as we get copies of them.
Silver Award for KGSC in it's fight against Single Use Plastic
As a Club, we have a responsibility to show that we are making waves against Single Use Plastic. I am pleased to say that we have now been awarded the Silver Award against Single Use Plastic.
This means…
We use refillable condiment bottles.
Plastic free straws.
Reusable/washable cups and glasses.
Reusable/washable cutlery.
Removal of single use drinking bottles.
Use of recyclable cans.
Reducing our use of paper and using recycled where possible.
And many more…
As a Club, we can continue to do better by removing from use any Single Use Plastic items. The next step, Gold.
Community Grant from Tesco
A big THANK YOU to all those that voted to support the Club junior activities by voting in local Tesco stores. We have been awarded £500 to assist in training more juniors, through the purchase of more equipment, such as buoyancy aids, wetsuits, race marks and bits for boats.
6 Brand New Fusion Dinghies
We’ve just taken delivery of 6 brand new Fusion dinghies for the Club and LWC to utilise for training. A big thank you to all those that donated, help fundraise, and those that awarded grants. Without you this wouldn’t have been possible.
Weather Station
We now have a weather station at King George Sailing Club! A live feed can be found under the weather tab at the bottom of the page.
We are still working through some niggles with the system and we are also looking to procure a console so that you can view the data within the race box.
In the mean time, enjoy!
Selden SailJuice Winter Series 2022-2023
Selden SailJuice Winter Series at KGSC 2021-2022
KGSC are pleased to announce that we will be a part of the 14th edition of the Selden SailJuice Winter Series. Will you be with us on the 21st January 2023?
Members-Commodore's Newsletter
Check your inboxes for the latest Commodores Newsletter.
ILCA 7 Open Meeting Write Up
Full write up by ‘Tactics Tony’ on the ILCA 7 Open Meeting on Y&Y
Members Handbook
At last! We have a members handbook. This is for all members, to ensure that they get the most out of the club. In time, I hope that the handbook can be updated and developed, as and when the club changes over time. Please consider the handbook as the bible. A copy of it should have been emailed to you!
The Green Blue- Final Straw Foundation Bronze Award
King George Sailing Club can announce that we have received the bronze award from The Green Blue and The Final Straw Foundation. This means we have met the minimum criteria for ensuring that we are tackling, reducing and reusing single use plastic (SUP) from our club. No small achievement.
Going forwards, the next step is to work towards the silver award. If you would like to assist in the self assesment audit and reduce the clubs use of SUP please get in touch with a member of the committee.
Laser/ILCA & Solo Open Meeting- 12th June 2022
Entry has now opened for the Laser/ILCA & Solo Open Meeting on June 12th. To enter, go to www.kgsc.camp9.org
Entry is online only, with no entries allowed on the day. Please pay online.
Better Sailing Sessions Now Live!
In partnership with LWC, our Better Sailing Sessions are now live for booking.
Booking can be made directly through LWC’s own website. There are options for own boat use and hire use through the club. If you would like to hire one of the club’s Laser’s/ILCA’s for the session, please go to www.kgsc.camp9.org and login. Once logged in you will find the Laser/ILCA hire option on the left hand menu.
*Requirements, must be a RYA Level 2 or RYA Stage 3 sailor prior to booking.
Get Voting!
You may have seen, in 4 local stores in Tesco, voting has opened to help KGSC get additional funding for our Junior Sailing Programmes. Funds will go towards new equipment such as buoyancy aids, spray tops, wetsuits, race marks and additional training aids.
Voting closes at the end of June, with funds made available in July.
The four stores that voting is open in are
4693 New Rd Chingford Exp E4 9EY Express
5327 Highams Park E4 9EF Superstore
6234 Chingford Exp E4 7BE Express
6339 Mnt Rd Chingford Exp E4 8LJ Express
Get your votes in ASAP by heading in store, making a purchase and collecting your counter to vote.
Easyfundraising.com
As recommended by the RYA, we are using easyfundraising.com to assist in bringing in more money to the club. Assist us and our causes by signing up and installing the extension. Then, anytime you shop online from selected retailers they will donate a percentage of the sale to the club. Simple.
Help us Fund Raise
Celebrating our 50th, KGSC is looking to replace our ageing fleet of Laser Pico’s. Can you help? We are asking any one who can help by pledging money through CrowdFunder. We are looking to match fund £10000 to pay for 6 new Fusion dinghies, with the hope of teaching many more people how to sail and experience the joys of watersports. Use the link below to help us.
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/kgsc--get-london-sailing-again
In the News, Again
Positive news for the club, read the recent article published on YachtsandYachting.com here
https://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/247553/King-George-Sailing-Club-celebrating-50-years
In the News
Recently the club was approached with regards to how we increased our membership during the pandemic. Use the link below to navigate to RYA publication.
https://www.rya.org.uk/news/london-and-south-east-clubs-boost-membership-ahead-of-rya-dinghy-show
RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show 2022
This years RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show is at Farnborough International on the 26th and 27th February. Tickets are available for purchase in advance from here.
All the action from the King George Gallop 2022
ILCA (Laser) and Solo Open 20-Jun-21
King George are pleased to be hosting an ILCA (Laser) and Solo Open.
