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SUMMARY:Evening talk & video show by Sussex Underwater on “Sealife in our Playground”
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday 17th September\, Sussex Underwater\, led by Bognor resident Eric Smith\, will give a presentation with video informing and inspiring our young people about life underwater on the Bognor Rocks\, just off our beach. Eric lobbied for many years to create the Sussex in-shore trawling ban. This has created a resurgence of sea life and kelp right in our playground. \nEric was featured in David Attenborough’s 2025 film and book “Ocean”. Their video gives an amazing insight into what is below the waves\, out of sight for most. https://sussexunderwater.uk/ \nDinghy & powerboat deliveries possible. \nShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)
URL:https://www.wssysa.org/event/evening-talk-video-show-by-sussex-underwater-on-sealife-in-our-playground/
LOCATION:Felpham Sailing Club\, Blakes Road\, Felpham\, West Sussex\, PO22 7EE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General
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SUMMARY:Evening talk from Jazz Turner & Hannah Mountain
DESCRIPTION:We have a talk given by Jazz Turner followed by Hannah Mountain (Felpham Sailing Club member) sharing her experience in the 100th Fastnet race. \nJazz is a world recognised para-inclusive sailor\, having sailed around the UK singlehanded in June 2025\, and in doing so became the first female solo disabled wheelchair-bound sailor to achieve this feat. She was recently nominated for the Rolex World Sailor Award. In \nFebruary 2026 Jazz was awarded the Yachtsman of the Year award for 2025 by the Yachting Journalist Association. Her story is both humbling and inspirational. \nAlso\, on that evening\, Hannah Mountain (Felpham Sailing Club member) will tell us about her exciting and exhausting experience taking part in the 100th Fastnet race in 2025. \nSafety Boat Crews Meeting \nClub open in afternoon and evening for dinghy & powerboat deliveries. \nShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)
URL:https://www.wssysa.org/event/2099/
LOCATION:Felpham Sailing Club\, Blakes Road\, Felpham\, West Sussex\, PO22 7EE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General
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SUMMARY:WSSYSA Regatta 2026
DESCRIPTION:West Sussex Schools & Youth Sailing Association Regatta to be hosted by Felpham Sailing Club – September 2026\nWSSYSA Regatta 2019 at Felpham\nFelpham Sailing Club (FSC) will host the 32nd annual West Sussex Schools & Youth Sailing Association (WSSYSA) Regatta in September 2026. This event attracts teams of young people from across Sussex to compete in the sport of dinghy racing on the sea\, in a weekend regatta. \nWe are expecting 150 youth participants from over 12 clubs and schools from across Sussex. We will host a series of events and speakers that will be inspirational for all participants and their families\, and some fun stuff too. \nThe event is for sailors aged under 19 on the last day of the event. We will have three race areas and four racing fleets (Fast\, Medium\, & Slow handicap\, and a Rookie Fleet). The Rookie Fleet is aimed at encouraging youngsters into the sport of dinghy racing by making it fun and exciting. \nBesides the coaching & Regatta racing we hope to inspire the youngsters through several talks and activities. \nOn Thursday 17th September\, Sussex Underwater\, led by Bognor resident Eric Smith\, will give a presentation with video informing and inspiring our young people about life underwater on the Bognor Rocks\, just off our beach. Eric lobbied for many years to create the Sussex in-shore trawling ban. This has created a resurgence of sea life and kelp right in our playground. Eric was featured in David Attenborough’s 2025 film and book “Ocean”. Their video gives an amazing insight into what is below the waves\, out of sight for most. https://sussexunderwater.uk/ \nOn Friday 18th September there will be a talk given by Jazz Turner. Jazz is a world recognised para-inclusive sailor\, having sailed around the UK singlehanded in June 2025\, and in doing so became the first female solo disabled wheelchair-bound sailor to achieve this feat. She was recently nominated for the Rolex World Sailor Award. In February 2026 Jazz was awarded the Yachtsman of the Year award for 2025 by the Yachting Journalist Association. Her story is both humbling and inspirational. \nAlso\, on that evening\, Hannah Mountain (Felpham Sailing Club member) will tell us about her exciting and exhausting experience taking part in the 100th Fastnet race in 2025. \nOver the Regatta weekend\, a team of national race coaches will be offering race coaching\, free to participants\, using video recording of racing action\, and delivering feedback on a large screen. By providing coaching at the Regatta we aim to inspire and develop dinghy racing skills. \nThis is a community event with visiting clubs and volunteers participating to make the event happen. To ensure safety we will need a fleet of at least 12 safety boats. Felpham SC has four. The Felpham Sea Scouts will help by bringing two\, and the balance will come from visiting clubs bringing a further six crewed powerboats. \nTo help support the event\, and such a large group of people (many families will come along supporting their children)\, we will erect a marquee at the Sailing Club. This will form the focal point of land side activity. \nThe talks by Jazz\, Hannah and Sussex Underwater will be held in the marquee. We anticipate well over 300 people attending. \nThe event will be a huge effort by club members volunteering to ensure that it is safe and fun. \nOn the Saturday there will be a free karaoke evening for all. \nAfter racing each day all participants will receive free\, a pot of hot pasta and cakes to refresh tired bodies. \nThis event is planned to inspire participants and be a celebration of youth sailing. Each participant will receive a medal\, a certificate and a branded gift (a baseball cap). There will be about 60 trophies to present. Jess Breach will present the prizes at the Prize giving on Sunday. Jess is a former youth sailor at Felpham SC and was a regular WSSYSA Regatta participant. She plays rugby for Saracens & England Ladies Red Roses team playing every match for England in the recent Rugby World Cup (September 2025)\, and was the top try scorer in the victorious team. She has 57 caps for England and is currently the all-time joint third top try scorer for England. \nThis plan of course depends on good weather. In the event of adverse weather preventing sailing we will offer\, on the day(s) lost to sailing\, Plan B. Rather than abandoning the day(s) and the event\, Plan B will offer shoreside competitions such as relay races\, team games\, beach games and individual challenges\, as well as board games\, quizzes\, treasure hunts and non-competitive activities. \nOffering Plan B has never been done before in the history of this regatta\, in fact this approach to any sailing regatta is unique. \nWhatever the weather visiting families can enjoy crazy golf\, tennis courts\, and self-cook BBQ on the adjacent council run facilities\, as well as enjoying the facilities of the club\, its hospitality and a wonderful beach. Refreshments will be available from the \nClub and neighbouring cafes including Boathouse\, Lobster Pot and Beachcroft Hotel. \nShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)
URL:https://www.wssysa.org/event/wssysa-regatta-2026/
LOCATION:Felpham Sailing Club\, Blakes Road\, Felpham\, West Sussex\, PO22 7EE\, United Kingdom
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