Overall the events have been very well attended this year and resulted in a boost to the income for the club. The Club has benefitted from a growing pool of host skippers who’s expertise and [...]

Richard Foulkes has been hosting the SESC Masterclass and Night Sail for several years and I never fail to attend. He is a fountain of knowledge and a fabulous instructor. This event is designed to [...]

I am aware how privileged I am as a club member to be able to sail as a sport, however, when I sail west and study our beautiful coastline from a view that very few [...]

Our very amazing Ian Hyde is stepping down from the Committee of SESC. After many years in the role he is passing the Events Co-Ordinator torch on to Christine de Quincey. Having been a Committee [...]

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 [...]