The summer sailing season is upon us and it is encouraging to see more people getting back out on the water; either racing or cruising again. The purpose of this missive is to provide an update on Club activities and news that I would like to share with the membership. […]
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Natural Power will be carrying out multiple surveys at Blyth Offshore Wind Farm between 10th – 14th August 2020 weather conditions pending. Further information: Notice to Marine Users Blyth Offshore Demonstrator Wind Farm 05-08-2020
From the Harbour Master: Due to the concerns that the Harbour Authorities have with regard to the age and condition of the wooden jetty area adjacent to our dry berthing crane they have stopped anyone parking their cars in this area. The area has been chained off but I have […]
Announcement by Tony Freeth I’ve been waiting for the weather fairies to get back to me to let me know which is the best day, Saturday or Sunday for this weekend’s pursuit race. Apparently, according to Tinkerbell, Sunday is the chosen option. So usual format. The Grand Elf Roger Wilins […]
Natural Power will be carrying out a grab survey at Blyth Offshore Wind Farm on the 13th of July for one day weather pending. Please see attached notice to marine users for details.
Please find the latest Notice to Mariners regarding the upcoming Maintenance Dredge campaign at the Port of Blyth.
We have asked one of our medical professionals, Mike Bradburn, to put together some further information regarding Coronavirus and some considerations for members if they decide to go sailing with an individual from outside their household. Mike has put together this excellent summary for consideration: COVID 19 is the clinical disease […]
Thank you to all of you who have been to the Club and observed the social distancing measures required at the current time. It is not easy, but it will not last forever and so please do carry on until we are able to relax these measures further. Facilities The […]
The government has made it clear that activities on the water, including sailing, are permitted under the new version of lockdown that we are now in. We have been keeping a watching brief on the RYA’s position in reaction to this, as well as liaising with the Port of Blyth. […]
In light of the government advice on Sunday night we have been considering how we may enable Club members use of the facilities whilst adhering to the Health Protection Regulations and the new government guidelines. As you will all be aware, the new government advice is to stay alert: Stay […]