markgadd49@googlemail.com Dave Grundy

About Dave Grundy

Joined RCSSC after over 25 years gap from sailing offshore and dinghies. I quickly got involved and became the Sailing Secretary, later the Treasurer and for three years RCSSC Club Commodore ( Now title is Club Captain) So glad I found RCSSC.

Hasn’t it been a really long Winter? We were teased few weeks ago, with some decent sailing weather ………. and then Winter, wind and wet days returned 🙁 However today, at last. the sunshine came out. There was a decent breeze and I was able to join Chris Peck, […]

3rd May 2018 in Club News by Dave Grundy | Open »

Looking to sail today with the development group and can see winds are forecast F4 gusting F5, which reminded me of this really useful guide on Heavy Weather Sailing Tips put together by Pete Shuttleworth. There’s a lot to think about even before you get on the water and some […]

Heavy Weather Sailing Tips

22nd April 2018 in Club News tagged heavy / Heavy weather / heavy weather sailing by Dave Grundy

Did you know in 2017 the Squib celebrated 50 years? The National Squib is a one design racing keelboat, originally designed by Oliver Lee in 1967. The class association has over 600 members. There are around 30 fleets in the UK and Ireland, racing at club, regional and national levels, […]

19th April 2018 in Club News tagged CSSC / Rutland / sailing / Squibs Sailing by Dave Grundy | Open »

A Rare but Regular Visitor to Rutland Water – John Cranwell Ward No not John, he’s always at Rutland Sailing Club working on our members behalf in one way or another. John sent in this interesting and timely article which I am delighted to share. We all know that Rutland […]

8th April 2018 in Club News by Dave Grundy | Open »

Yipeeee! the sailing season is upon us and I am looking forward to getting back on the water. Before you don your lifejacket there are a few things you should check before you go sailing. I came across this one from Crew Saver – it takes just over 5 […]

Have you checked your Life Jacket? – PFD (Personal ...

4th April 2018 in Club News tagged buoyancy aids / Personal Floatation Device / PFD / Safety by Dave Grundy