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Last Updated: Thursday, 04 August 2022 19:22
Latest Happenings ....
Booking System - Please use the new booking system icon above to book your visit. DOOR CODE CHANGED 28TH JULY 22.
Hot Water - The boiler has been a bit temperamental of late, but seems to be working okay for now (4th August). Probably best to check there's hot water though before you jump in the showers.
Low water level. The normally submerged rocks which occasionally claim windsurf fins are no longer submerged! All of the water is sailable, except for a small margin at the edges and the area is still quite good. See photos of the reservoir taken mid-July.
Nesting Birds - Please walk near the water's edge if landing in the Nature Reserve to the right of the clubhouse. And if landing on the headland in front of the clubhouse, please walk on the green/brown carpet of vegetation, not the rocks or taller grass.
Wing foiling - check out our new webpage - it's a great guide to getting started!
Paddleboarding resumed as a 3 month trial with United Utilities from 13th June. We do need to comply with strict conditions though so members have received full details. Please remember to fill in a log sheet (on the foyer noticeboard). See guidelines. We are one of few NW clubs in the trial, which RYA and British Canoeing helped to make possible. We've had to carefully review and revise our risk assessments and procedures too.
Anglesey Trip - Here's a short account and plenty of photos from a memorable weekend.
Car Park - We had a contractor scrape vegetation off the stone surface of the car park in May. He'll return in July/August to top up the stone fill where needed and probably repair potholes in the access road.
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.
'For Sale' - Members can post adverts on this new online spreadsheet to advertise any kit they want to sell.
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 here
New Year's Eve session - see here what a cracker 5 of our members enjoyed ....
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: Thursday, 04 August 2022 19:21
Coming Up ....
WiFi - We've gone all 21st Century, having updated our phone line and connection! We now have wifi and the access code is displayed in the main clubroom.
Social Weekend 13/14th August - You can camp if you wish and use the club barbecue, but this event is otherwise cancelled. Read more here.
Anglesey 23rd to 25th Sept - Our 2nd weekend at the Inland Sea, Four Mile Bridge, Anglesey is a little off yet, but it's best to book early with the Caravan Site. Check it out on the Events page if interested.
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.
Saturday mornings - please try to avoid arriving 8.45 to 9.10, or you may have to 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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