Welcome to the BQYC Website
Affiliated to the RYA
The Yacht Club on the south side of the River Blackwater estuary at Bradwell-on-sea in Essex open to all who have an interest in sailing. Log in on Google map CM0 7QX >>>map
Are you new to sailing or just wanting to relocate to a new area and need a mooring as opposed to going into a marina> If so BQYC may well be the club for you , very good access usually restricted to one hour each side of low water, contact us for more details about availability click here
BQYC welcomes New Members
We
are pleased to welcome people who want to know who we are and what we do,
as well of course visiting yachtsmen and their crews. No pressure involved,
just come along to the Clubhouse at the weekend or to an advertised event
to meet us . If after a few visits you like what you see then you can apply
for membership and attend on a permanent basis .
Our aim is to promote and advance the enjoyment of sailing and in our case that of cruising as we do not have a junior or dinghy section. Club races are part of our activity for those who feel the need to hone their skill to a higher level. A social programme during the winter months involved talks and lectures often by members giving insight into the sailing activity. Communication with members who live remote or are not able to visit the clubs as frequently as others is via the in-house produced magazine MAINSHEET where contributions are continually welcome/needed.
VISITING CLUBS - who wish to use the club house facilities (BBQ and bar) should contact the club secretary Roger Price on 01621 890170 email honsec.bqyc@virgin.net
Social Programme - click here
News Items
Orwell Cup report - no wind at the start, then light wind, some strong wind , they had it all, but no rain- to read the full report click here result go to the Gallery for pictures.
Tollesbury- Brightlingsea rally - report awaited but see the Gallery for a few pictures
Parade
of Sail - We are organising a Parade of Sail with BBQ & Mini Olympics
for weekend commencing 21st July. Rather than retain this event
specifically for our own members we are offering an open invitation to
other clubs and individuals in our region to join use for some fun and
games. With a large catchment on the rivers Blackwater and Colne we have
already written to commodores of the sailing clubs the area in flagging
up the idea. We are now beginning to plan to undertake a programme of
communication over the coming weeks in developing awareness to stimulate
the widest participation.
Commodores Flyer update for May - details/photo's of past and forthcoming events click here
President
dinner - one of the tasks of the outgoing Commodore is to
organise a dinner for his predecessors who under club rule become Vice
President
Do you remember Joe Leat and his good lady
As you were on red diesel
It is not illegal to use red diesel purchased in
the UK outside UK territorial waters. In this year’s Budget Statement
Chancellor George Osbourne acknowledged the stance taken by the RYA.
Details It is
also understood that clubs planning to visit Belgium can make
arrangements with the intended Marina who will liase with local customs
to remove the possibility of a disruptive inspection/fine.
Baffle wall removal Magnox have now confirmed that although the wall has been removed and the river bed restored there is still a shelf in the sediment whee the wall used to be. Navigate with caution if you have a deep keel
Osea Island causeway obstruction - work has now been completed to remove the obstruction and return the causeway to its original status so as to allow free but careful navigation round the back of Osea Island
March flyer -the Commodores latest communication is hosted on his Blog page
Silverware Awards - have a look on the Racing page for the listing of who won what last year
Phone contact - To book the scrubbing post the new number is 07714 292809
The entrance to the Brightlingsea Marina can be tricky unless the angle is correct, the mud is building up inside up so vessel ground at low water,
Weather - There is now a direct link to the RYA website which gives up to the minute weather and tidal information >>>weather/tides
History -If you want an interesting history lesson on the origin of Bradwell then have a look at the following link >>>more
- Major items of interest to all who sail on the east coast including the latest data on wind farm developments- can be found on the RYA East web site
Mainsheet - our regular magazine
Now available in electronic format - just click ebook
This is something that we all feel is vital to the enjoyment of
members and to promote the sense of belonging that makes for a thriving
and active club. It's no good putting on events if no-one knows about
them.
Our annual programme booklet is obviously a key element in letting
everyone know what is going on. However it is recognised that sometimes
the individual events don't make it into diaries or onto calendars, so
gentle reminders are sent out by e-mail (if you have one), in the club
magazine 'Mainsheet' or posted here on the website.
Mainsheet is published quarterly and is a great forum for passing on
members sailing experiences (good or bad!), technical tips, reports of
club events, FREE adverts of items for sale, members comments on club
matters etc. You might even feature in the ‘Overheard in the Clubhouse'
section! Copies of the last issue or two are available in the clubhouse
entrance. They should give you a good insight into what we get up to. If
you would like a copy just call 01621-890173 and one will be put in the
post to you.
Contributions for the next issue to the New Editor - Tanya Meadows 01268 570679 tanyameadows25@yahoo.co.uk