On Saturday, Mike Simmons and I enjoyed a grand day sailing on Squib Satyr. The wind was a gentle F2 but a F3 was promised and we weren’t disappointed. As it happens the wind did pick up and we sailed the whole of the south leg and also managed to […]
markgadd49@googlemail.com Sailing Rutland Water

Good to sail with Mike Simmons on Saturday 19 June 21. We were lucky enough to catch a weather window after all the recent heavy rain. It was colder than we’d hoped and as you can see we ended up putting on another layer. It proved to be well worthwhile. […]
Good to be Back Afloat

“Just being at the club is a tonic” “Listen to that!” (the sound of the water slapping on the hull or the sails blowing) “I’ve been so busy, this feels great”
Fancy a Sail?
After all the work of rigging yesterday, with wall to wall sunshine and light winds forecast, it’s time to launch and test the boats. John, Mike, Eric and Dave bravely volunteered. Later on the wind did pick up to a Force 2 and we did get a decent sail with […]
30 March 21 Boat Testing Sail

Rutland Civil Service Sailing Club (RCSSC) is saddened by the loss of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, a fellow sailor. Fair Winds Sir. RCSSC sends our sincere condolences to Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family. To read The Royal Yachting Association’s tribute to HRH The Duke […]