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The Christmas Outing

Posted on November 18th 2011, by the Webmaster

For seasonal sociability, consider an evening in & arround the central retail district of Manchester - visit some of the new artistic & entertainment attractions - visit a  pleasant drinks venue - and savour a friendly traditional meal out - all in good company.

An Artistic Walk arround the glitzy Spinningfields quarter where there will be opportunities to visit the trendy shops www.theavenuemanchester.com most of which are open until 7pm - Barry Quest leads a 60 minute guided walk starting with an evening viewing of Artzu the new private art gallery in Hardman Square followed by a visit to a a lively bar with an Italian Meal at San Roccos to end the evening.

We aim to make this an open to all- so if you want to just attend the viewing, come late for the meal or meet up for a drink please do.
Deposits for this event £5 per head, now payable- to Peter W,  Alison or the Club galley or bar on Sunday.

Further details are available from Peter Wych and see the flyer here: XmasOuting2011.pdf

Juniors’ Winter Party

Posted on November 10th 2011, by sarah tyson

We’re having a Winter / Xmas PIZZA and PANCAKE PARTY for any BSC-connected juniors (active sailors, or not) Come and join us! On 3rd December starting at 17.00 hrs.
Delights include: Games; Crafts; Party Tea (for grown ups too); Chocolate Fountain; Bonfire (subject to weather!); Glowsticks, Grog Fountain
Cost: £3 a head (adults + children)
Any queries to: Danielle Attfield (01606 330749 danielleattfield@talktalk.net) and please let her know if you are coming so we know how many to cater for (and any dietary requirements)
Flyer attached hereJuniors_party_Dec_2011.pdf

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Juniors Annual Pirate Party and Camp Over 16th July

Posted on July 9th 2011, by sarah tyson

Our annual Pirate Party, barbeque and Camp Over will be on 16/17th July. A great event for all Juniors and the young at heart, don’t miss it!

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Club History

Posted on October 3rd 2007, by the Webmaster

1946- Sailing rights at Budworth Mere were obtained by Dr Kennedy Young and R.Watson Smyth. Annual rental £30.00. Right of way on foot from Farmer Bert Kinsey a further £9 per year. The Snipe Fleet was granted a Charter Fleet No: 217 from the Snipe Class International Racing Association (SCIRA) February 3rd 1947 .

1948- The Secretary disappeared from Manchester with the funds.

1949 -Space for boat gear was rented from the Cock of Budworth for £1.00 per year-16 Boats sailing at Budworth

1950- First landing Stage built

1951- First two pontoons launched-Sections merged with M.C.A .

1953- New site leased from Arley Estates, not enough funds for a clubhouse at £300. Moved to new (present )site at village end of the mere.

1954- New Clubhouse 30ft x15ft built by Cowin. Financed by members interest free loans

1955- GP14s at Budworth, Clubhouse extended changing rooms added.

1956- 10ft of extra land rented, Class Captains appointed for the first time.

1957- Ecological disaster - the shell oil pipeline leaked oil into the Mere to a depth of 9ins. Site taken over by the Ministry of Fuel and Power.

1958 - Club bought for £900 from Arley Estates.

1959 - Start of Cadets.

1960 - Motor rescue boat purchased. Fishing rights let to Northwich Anglers.

1961 - J.A Kennedy Young elected first life member.

1962 - Subscriptions raised to £6.00 FBO and £5.00 FNBO

1963 - First year of Budworth Champion Helm-New Clubhouse opened 16th June 1963 cost £4,500.

1964 - Pile Driven G.P.Jetty started in the spring.

1966 - Perkins outboard motor from Rescue Boat “Rosie” stolen in winter break-in.

1967 - Winter series stopped by foot and mouth outbreak.

1968 - Dr J.A Kennedy-Young Founder Member died after several months of illness. AGM members voted to become an independent Club.

1969 - Budworth sailing club registered as a separate Club with RYA.

1970 - Trouble over sailing rights ; R.A.Pitt died , a great loss to Budworth and MCA.

1971 - Fireballs turned down as a replacement class. Clubhouse enlarged and showers fitted .

1972 - Marston Hall Estates reported to have dropped challenge over sailing rights.

1973 - Agreement made with Cheshire CC for schools sailing.

1974 - Start of Lasers at Budworth, threat of public boating from Marbury receding.

1975 - New bar and lounge opened costing £10,176

1976 - A Booth won the fireball Nationals.

1978 - first year of Fireballs .

1981 - Lady members object to being singled out for Galley duty.

1982 - Club Membership declined resignations of non-sailing wives.

1983 -Farmer Gibbons part of the mere was auctioned. BSC acquired 1/3rd joint ownership with Northwich and Warrington Anglers.

1984 - Wind speed indicator purchased

1985 - Major repairs on the G P. Jetty

1986 - 40th Anniversary of the formation of the Club.

1987 - Purchase of a new automatic timer for starting races.

* 1987 -Toppers first year of sailing at Budworth.

1990 - On Feb 26th severe gales hit Cheshire and the roof was blown off the OOD’s box.

1991 - Several break-ins this year. H. Brown won the Laser Masters.

1993 - Great success with the junior sailing program. Optimists introduced as a boat class.

1994 - Phil Hackney and Bill Kenyon organised a Sailathon for Children in Need raising £3,800. Debbie Love won the Orkney Challenge Cup.

1995 - Club house frontage and extension to the lounge carried out.

Commodores Roll of Honour

Posted on October 2nd 2007, by the Webmaster
Budworth SC Commodore Roll of Honour
1946-2011
1947 R.A. PITT 1982 P.GASKIN
1948 R.A. PITT 1983 P.GASKIN
1949 R.A. PITT 1984 A.DONNACHIE
1950 A.G.BIRKETT 1985 A.DONNACHIE
1951 A.G.BIRKETT 1986 D.M ELLIOTT
1952 A.G.BIRKETT 1987 D.M ELLIOTT
1953 J.S.JOHNSTON 1988 I.R BROUGHTON
1954 J.S.JOHNSTON 1989 I.R BROUGHTON
1955 J.S.JOHNSTON 1990 M.J GUESS
1956 R.G.UPTON 1991 M.J GUESS
1957 R.G.UPTON 1992 G.E SUMNER
1958 A.L.OKELL 1993 G.E SUMNER
1959 A.L.OKELL 1994 S.HACKNEY
1960 I.W.MACAULAY 1995 S.HACKNEY
1961 I.W.MACAULAY 1996 J.SMITH
1962 D.T.TURNER 1997 J.SMITH
1963 D.T.TURNER 1998 P.B GUEST
1964 J.E.STANDLEY 1999 P.B GUEST
1965 J.E.STANDLEY 2000 J.SKEFFINGTON
1966 P.R.JUNG 2001 J.SKEFFINGTON
1967 P.R.JUNG 2002 S.HUBBARD
1968 P.AINSWORTH 2003 S.HUBBARD
1969 K.S DOBSON 2004 J.CHAPMAN
1970 J.A SHAW 2005 J.CHAPMAN
1971 G.C HOWARTH 2006 P.HACKNEY
1972 J.D BOOTH 2007 P.HACKNEY
1973 A.Y JOHNSON 2008 I.SAVELL
1974 A.Y JOHNSON 2009 I.SAVELL
1975 F.J HASLAM 2010 A.HUTTON
1976 F.J HASLAM 2011 A.HUTTON
1977 W.R ALLEN
1978 W.R ALLEN
1979 R.J TOTTEN
1980 J.B LOVE
1981 J.B LOVE