http://www.towardsc.org.uk Toward Sailing Club, Toward, South Cowal, Argyll, Scotland Tue, 09 Jun 2009 23:56:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This was scheduled for August 15th but due to the Swine Flu scare, we had to move the Regatta to that weekend instead.  As everyone had a weekend 'Sailing Pass' anyway, we agreed to hold the Burnt Islands Race on the Saturday of the cancelled Regatta.  Good move, as it ... http://www.towardsc.org.uk/2009/06/burnt-islands-race/ Summer has arrived at last, bringing some fabulous sailing weather.  So for this season we've only had a couple of races cancelled due to the wind and a great cruising weekend to Tarbert.  Again.  But it's such fun!  Where else can you get a smashing sail through the famous Kyles ... http://www.towardsc.org.uk/2009/06/flaming-june/ REGATTA POSTPONED UNTIL 15TH/16TH AUGUST.  BLAME THE MEDIA HYPE OVER SWINE FLU. And the Social Convener actually getting Swine Flu.  Some folk will do anything to get out of running the Regatta!! Regatta Entry Form [PDF document should open automatically - if not click here to get Reader]. http://www.towardsc.org.uk/2009/05/38th-annual-regatta-on-6-and-7-june-entry-form/ After weeks of putting up with the smell of various solvent-based products and last-minute trips to the chandler's, the day finally arrived when the Toward keel boats took to the water. The weather was clement and everything went (more or less) smoothly, much to the relief of those who watched ... http://www.towardsc.org.uk/2009/04/launching-day/