The season kicked off as it usually does in March with the Refresher events. These events are strongly recommended for all Skippers every year but this year they were made mandatory and as such, members [...]

On a bright sunny Friday afternoon, the crew, Charles Clark, Chrissi de Quincey and Chris Maughan gathered at Universal Marina just as our Skipper, Vern Bush and First Mate, Jane Mancini returned on Eagle from [...]

The words are mine, but the concept was passed to me long ago. Motoring at tick-over speed is often much faster than necessary, or sensible, when within the confines of a marina, but many inexperienced [...]

Wise words from the late John Goode. I learnt more from John in a week of Instructor assessment than I had gained in the previous 15 years! Admittedly my first experience of reefing was more [...]

The Spread Eagle Sailing Club Programme of Events has now been launched and can be booked online.  More events than ever before for 2024! An even wider variety of activities to enable Members to improve [...]

Whilst we all practice our MOB - crash tacking, sailing away, coming back on a close reach, stopping and picking up the fender we have thrown overboard to simulate our MOB, and we congratulate ourselves at being [...]

As sailors we would all like to look after the environment that we enjoy as recreational boaters. As a club – and without getting too holier-than-thou about it, we would like to encourage members to [...]

Once again the weather blessed the ladies on Jane's weekend earlier this month. Chrissi de Quincey, Claire Morrill, Clare Klaire and Fiona Bone joined Skipper Jane Mancini onboard Eagle on the afternoon of 6th October. [...]

On Friday 14th April I arrived at Eagle after a day’s work and a 3 hour drive, ready to forget the office and enjoy a sail whilst getting to know other club members. Andy had [...]

With the sailing season upon us and our events programme underway, it’s time to update members on what’s been happening with Eagle and changes within the club. These are of particular importance for existing or [...]