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Last Updated: Monday, 02 May 2022 07:25
Latest Happenings ....
Covid-19 Update 18th April - We've removed all Covid restrictions, but ask all members and visitors to continue to use the booking system as members have found it useful to see when others are at the Club. We can't guarantee a truly Covid secure environment - all users of the clubhouse do so at their own risk.
First Aid - 8 members attended a very good course at the Club on 30th April. In the nicest possible way, let's hope you don't need their services!
What 3 Words - the location of the Club in this app is moss.gladiators.deed.
Paddleboard Update 4th April: Here is an update from RYA (scroll to the bottom of that page). WPWC have reluctantly suspended paddleboarding pending the outcome of discussions between RYA, British Canoeing and United Utilities. This follows UU's ban of this sport on most of its reservoirs. We hope to be able to turn this around at Watergrove, as discussions have so far been constructive. Realistically, it could take until May/June before we see a change though.
Annual General Meeting - click here for a short summary of what was discussed.
Club Rules - Okay, we know it's not a very sexy topic, but we'd be obliged if members would take a look anyway! We've just updated them too.
Storm Malik - here's some of the action from 2 brave souls on 29th Jan.
3rd January Public Holiday - a good day for a sail/foil/wing .... see more
New Year's Eve session - see here what a cracker 5 of our members enjoyed ....
World speed record - There's fast and then there's Bjorn Dunkerbeck! He's broken the world speed record again at Luderitz, Namibia with 56 knots = 64 mph = 104 km/h! See what that looks like here.
7th November - to get 12 people on the water at this time of year is good going! Here's a sample of the action.
'For Sale' - Members can post adverts on this new online spreadsheet to advertise any kit they want to sell.
September and June trips to Anglesey - See photos and article here
Friends & Family Weekend 14/15th August - we had 20-odd people at the club and a smattering of guests both days, a barbecue and beer on Saturday evening and 6 vans and tents staying over. There was planing with big sails on Saturday, but it was non-planing conditions on Sunday - ideal for beginners and the handful who canoed though. Foilboards got up and going both days, but even they struggled on Sunday. Here's a 6 minute compilation of the action videoed from the boat by Andy Pepper.
Windfoiling, beginner to expert - WPWC member, Jennie Roberts is competing in the World Championships in St Moritz, but has taken time out to write a short article for us about her experience to date. This follows on from John Lymer's article about his early attempts at windfoiling. Both articles can be found here.
Wingfoiling - Here is some wingfoiling action and a blog with some useful advice if you're tempted by winging.
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Last Updated: Friday, 29 April 2022 21:20
Coming Up ....
Working Party 22nd May - Please come along and lend a hand for an hour or two with some maintenance. We need to clear some silt off the slipway, clear the joints in the paving, lop a bit of vegetation and maybe repair the road. There may be some indoor jobs too. We'll reward you with a barbecue afterwards if the weather's good. Then, in June/July we'll lay a course of blockwork to sit another container on, so let us know if you'll help with that too.
June/July Activity Night - We'll aim to windsurf if windy, or paddle if not. It could be any night of the week, depending on the forecast 2 or 3 days before. Use the shoutbox around the time to let us know what you want to do.
YouTube Channel - the Club now has its very own YouTube Channel, all thanks to Graham Snowdon. The channel can be found here. Don't be shy, upload videos to Google Drive here or to iCloud from apple devices here and send Graham an email to let him know. Please keep it to videos relating to activities at the Club (or on your travels if relevant to others) and Graham will then do any necessary editing before uploading them for you.
Wing and Wind foiling insurance - RYA now offers members free 3rd party insurance for both of these sports, as well as windsurfing. See more.
Membership open - membership subscriptions were due 1st April, for the year to 31st March 2023. See details and forms here.
Anglesey 2022 dates - We've booked to visit Fri 17/6 - Sun 19/6 and Fri 23/9 - Sun 25/9. There will probably be 6 to 8 members windsurfing there, plus partners of some, and plenty of time for socialising such as a barbecue/meal out. Pen y Bont Caravan & Camping Site at Anglesey's Inland Sea gets booked up early when there are spring tides for all day windsurfing. Get in touch (Shoutbox or Contact Us) if you want to go, but can't get in there - we can suggest other places nearby.
Saturday mornings - please try to avoid arriving 8.45 to 9.10, or you may have wait a few minutes while the parkrun gets started.
Check out our Mountain Biking page here, together with downloadable routes and maps!
Events in 2022 - please look at our programme for 2022/3.
Shoutbox - To register for the shoutbox, if you're new to the club, or a prospective new member, or maybe you've just forgotten your password, then please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. so you can get in touch with other members or plan your visit. Scammers need not apply!
WPWC and a better future - during 2020/1 we thought carefully about how to make our Club even better. Take a look at our Club Development Plan's Objectives and Actions. After consultation with members this was adopted at the 2021 AGM.
Video - Check out this short video from United Utilities, made in 2019 or 2020, which promotes recreational activities around Watergrove reservoir. The windsurfer is Jennie Roberts, who is now competing in IQ Foil at World Championship level!
Video - watch this short video of the club made by talented media student, and new member, Zac Harbour!
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