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NEW EVENTS CONFIRMED
We are pleased to finalise the series with 9 events running over the winter months. Haveing completed a record visitor levels for the Wrecker we are looking forward to the Christmas Cracker at Paignton on the 30th November. In December on the 14th we welcome Castle Cove to the series. The event will comprise 2 handicap races back to back with both to count for the day. Looking forward
Published 23:03 on 15 Nov 2025
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Wrecker Results
The Wrecker produced a stunning opening event to the series sailed in the Taw Torridge Estuary off Instow, hosted by North Devon Yacht Club. Sailed in F4 gusting 6 westerly wind and a longer course into the estuary the event challenged all and some big grins coming home. The event had saw 38 competitors afloat with an event record 22 visitors. This was possibly boosted by the event being free to enter.
Published 09:35 on 6 Nov 2025
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2025/6 Series Announced
Sailing Southwest is pleased to announce the 9th SW Winter Series commencing in November with the North Devon yacht Club Wrecker at instow on the North Devon coast. The series will take competitors from North Devon to the Cornish and Devon south coasts, and to inland waters in Somerset and Devon. Up to 10 events will be planned over the winter with competitors having to sail in 50% (rounded up) to qualify for
Published 20:36 on 3 Sep 2025
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2024/5 Series FINAL RESULTS
The 2024/5 Final Results are in - congratulations to Angus Cook and Leila Farmer from North Dovon YC taking overall winner for 2024/5 with Luca Mitchell from Paignton in second and Dave Bartlett from Starcross in 3rd. A few Thank you messages. Thank you to our sponsors Admiral Trailers and Sailing Club Manager who provide the software for our website and bookings for events we
Published 20:34 on 23 Mar 2025
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Sutton Bingham results are in
Castle Cove dominate with Simon Hawks winning in his K1 and Benjamin Pascoe in second place in a 2000. Ian Jay took third ahead of the 2 Fireflys of Angus Cook and Jono Pank. Overall with 4 races completed and 2 to count that shakes up the standings. Check out overall results here.
Published 11:59 on 11 Feb 2025
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Results after 3 Rounds
The results after the Plymouth Pounder saw the Zak Mitchell in his RS Aero take the lead having competed in all 3 events with 20 points and Hugh Kingdon of NDYC in 2nd overall. Close behind in 3rd and 4th are the leading boats from the Pounder, Adam Watson Steve Long sailing their RS 600 and 2000 respectively. The results are skewed a little by the DNS results reflecting number of competitors
Published 09:32 on 26 Jan 2025
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Results from Plymouth Pounder
The Breeze stayed allowing trapeze boats to fly in ideal conditions. Adam Watson held first pl;ace in his RS600 and Steve Long in a 2000 holding second over Simon Hawks in his Phantom. A sight was the 18ft Skiff helmed by Peter Crudgington taking 7th overall. Well done all and to Hooe Point SC for a successful event.
Published 08:56 on 16 Jan 2025
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Plymouth Pounder returns to open 2025.
The Plymouth Pounder run by Hooe Point Sailing Club returns on Saturday 11th January at the Mount Battern Centre. Keep an eye on the website for updates and details
Published 09:11 on 15 Dec 2024
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Ben Flower takes the Christmas Cracker
Congratulations to Ben who took the overall winner of the Christmas Cracker but local sailor Zak currently leads the series with a 7th at NDYC and 4th in the Cracker. Race reports will follow. Watch this space for more information
Published 21:00 on 5 Dec 2024
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Christmas Cracker at Paignton Sailing Club
Sunday 1st December - Round 3 of the SW Series Entries online via https://www.paigntonsailingclub.co.uk/event/sailin... . Weather looks warm and decent breeze even with a threat of some sunshine if we are lucky. Do come and support this event - will be a good one.
Published 10:12 on 29 Nov 2024
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Wrecker Race Report November 2024 North Devon Yacht Club
10 th November forecasts were poor with little or no wind so we were delighted to see 20 boats mustering for the Wrecker Pursuit. This was the first event in the Sailing Southwest Winter Pursuit Series. Slowly the wind filled in from the SE to a steady 5-7 kn. The race was on. Race officer Simon Fleet set a great course using the best of the estuary. Beating with the tide up river
Published 09:47 on 29 Nov 2024
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Admiral Trailers Sponsors The Series
Many thanks to Admiral Trailers who have sponsored the series and will enable us to support clubs running any events where needed, SSW have stepped in to assist Roadford Lake SC to help run the Rocket in February. More details will follow.
Published 09:34 on 29 Nov 2024
