After our return to the water action has quickly ramped up and there has been lots going on, and lots planned. But first, we are of course entirely dependant on Volunteers to run the huge array of activities at the club, so please take the time to read the two important updates from Mark, [...]
Sailing Resumes with immediate effect Fo those of you that haven't already seen the news through our Facebook page or the various group WhatsApp, I am delighted to confirm that sailing is able to resume on the lake with immediate effect. I received the following update from Bristol Water yesterday afternoon: The company’s ongoing [...]
Blue Green Algae Update Like all members I am really disappointed that it has been necessary for Bristol Water to suspend all lake activity due to the Blue Green Algae bloom, which currently exceeds the 100 000 cells/ml threshold at which all on the water activity is suspended. I have everything crossed that the [...]
I am writing with sad news to advise members of the death of Dave Macklin, who passed away earlier this week aged 92 after a long illness. While newer members may not know Dave, many will fondly remember him as a major figure in the creation and development of our club. Over many years [...]
By Angus Penrice, Ruth Gribble and Stephanie Pritchett CVLSC Youth Co-Ordination and Chew Crew Team May 2023 saw the start of the longstanding Chew Valley Lake Sailing Club (CVLSC) junior summer sailing programme, after a few ad-hoc Topper training sessions to whet the appetite in March and April 2023. [...]
