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Challenger Open Meeting Saturday 16th~Sunday 17th May
The annual Challenger Open Meeting, hosted by OSTT takes place over the weekend of the 16th and 17th May at Oxford Sailing Club. Racing starts at 11:30 on the Saturday with three races scheduled and Sunday racing commences at 10:30 with a further three races scheduled for the day including prize giving. This is a great opportunity to see these tri-hulled boats racing in close quarters, particularly if the breeze is up. Good luck to
Published 14:46 on 13 May 2026
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West Country Boat Repairs 2000 Millennium Series Open event at Oxford Sailing Club
Oxford Sailing Club welcomes the 2000 Class back to Farmoor, where they will be competing over four races on Sunday 10th May for the West Country Boat Repairs 2000 Millennium Series(2). Henry and Susie welcome all club 2000 sailors to come and race with the 2000 fleet over a windward/leeward course sailed in conjunction with the normal class racing. The 2000 Fleet will have their own start at 11:00Hrs, followed in three minute sequences
Published 20:35 on 9 May 2026
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60 Years Chasing the Wind
To celebrate our 60th anniversary of Club racing , our figures on the water will share their stories with OSC through a new video series. In episodes of 2 - 5 minutes, members reflect on their personal sailing journeys and what this community has brought to them. From royal visits to international championships, OSC remains more than just a club; it is a water
Published 15:23 on 26 Apr 2026
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Club Racing Sunday 26th April Cancelled
This Sunday, the club will be hosting a Topper Open event. Due to the anticipated turnout and the demands this will place on our resources, we have decided to cancel the scheduled club racing for this Sunday. Although it is unusual for the club to cancel scheduled racing, this occasion presents a valuable chance for many of our junior members to compete in a regional event and benefit from
Published 20:51 on 22 Apr 2026
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Oxford Sailing Club Welcomes the Southern and Midland Area Topper Class Associations
The weekend of the 25th and 26th April, brings the ITCA Southern and Midland Area Topper Associations to sunny Oxford sailing Club. Saturday is a day of intense training for a select few juniors with professional coaching being provided on and off the water, putting the sailors through their paces hopefully in preparation for the planned Open Meeting on Sunday. Sunday's racing for the Toppers is limited to forty competitors, who will be
Published 20:14 on 22 Apr 2026
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K6 and Vareo Open Meeting at Oxford Sailing Club 18~19 April
The glamour and spectacle of the asymmetrics' hits Oxford SC this weekend, with the Vareo and K6 fleets battling it out across the water for some spectacular prizes, including the John Hall trophy awarded to the first home boat in the K6 fleet. (Pictures please as this is a half model of a K6 dinghy). Casual sailing as normal to all members across both days on Farmoor 2, but we would ask you to
Published 10:42 on 16 Apr 2026
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Don't forget the clocks go forward this Sunday
For all you extremely keen sailors, don't forget the clock go forward by one hour on Sunday the 29th March, at 1am (GMT) 'Standard Time', heralding the start of British Summer Time (BST). What does this mean to you, well at 1am the clocks go forward one hour to 2am which means you get an hour less in bed unless you want to miss the first race start. It also allows you to enjoy
Published 18:41 on 27 Mar 2026
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Scarlet Desorgher Appointed as Oxford SCs New Dinghy Chief Instructor
We're delighted to announce that Scarlet Desorgher has stepped into the role of Dinghy Chief Instructor . Scarlet brings an impressive depth of experience and qualifications to the position, something quickly recognised by our RYA Training Principal, Tom Cochrane , who encouraged her to take on this key leadership role within the training team. Reflecting on her appointment, Scarlet said:
Published 16:40 on 1 Mar 2026
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Youth Sailing Pathway Status
Oxford Sailing Club is delighted to announce that we have been awarded the B ritish Sailing Pathway Club status by the RYA— a fantastic recognition of the strength and quality of our developing youth programme. The RYA youth sailing pathway is designed to help young sailors build strong fundamentals, enjoy racing in a friendly, supportive environment, and develop a lifelong love of the sport. Becoming a
Published 13:55 on 29 Jan 2026
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Waterside Cafe is open again after their staff holidays
Collect one of their new Drinks Loyalty cards
Published 16:28 on 1 Jan 2026
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Boxing Day Race Report
Boxing Day Pursuit Race 2025 12 boats took to the water on a sunny Boxing Day morning in a fine North Easterly breeze in pursuit of the annual Boxing Day trophy. A big course was set, consisting of most of the buoys on the lake, taking advantage of the fact that we were the only group using the water. Helms were busy writing on hands, pieces of tape and tying to commit it to memory before the start.
Published 11:31 on 27 Dec 2025
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Cafe christmas opening
The OSC Club House will be open except for on Xmas day. However, Waterside Cafe are closing for staff holidays in early January.
Published 16:36 on 20 Dec 2025