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Welcome to South Yorkshire
Sailing Club
ABOUT
THE CLUB
SYSC
was founded just over 50 years ago on Morehall Reservoir. Our move to
Underbank gives us much improved facilities close
Sheffield and with even better access to the M1, Barnsley, Rotherham
and
surrounding areas. One thing doesn't change though - we still pride
ourselves on being a friendly, family
sailing club with a great social life.
SAILING
Underbank
Reservoir is certainly one of the biggest and many people would say it
is one of the best sailing waters in the region.
The club meets, with organised racing, on Sundays and
Wednesday evenings (during the lighter nights). Racing starts on
Sundays at 12.30 pm (time for a lie in or grass cutting duties
beforehand) and Wednesdays at 6.30 pm (straight from work?) and
followed by a supper. We sail a variety of dinghies, mainly Streakers,
Mirrors, GP'14s, and Toppers, although there are a few 'others'.
Members may be able to arrange
to sail at
other times (subject to availability and an additional charge) as long
as safety rules are met.
ONSHORE
Purpose-built in the early 70's, the facilities at Underbank are top
class.
Large, well-lit, heated changing rooms with showers and plentiful hot
water will be the biggest change for existing members!
A new, gated, compound gives us much improved security for boat
storage.
We bring with us a wonderfully friendly atmosphere,
where people are willing to help each
other, join in and have a good time.
SOCIAL
Laughter
is the main ingredient, followed
closely by food. There are regular Wednesday evening suppers, which
members take it in turns to provide - ranging from jacket potatoes to
gastronomic feasts. During the year there are numerous events (usually
including food) such as the Regatta, BBQs, summer camps, Christmas
Dinner and the extremely popular theatre-going group. During the winter
months we meet up in a Sheffield pub two or three evenings each month
to keep in touch.
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