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Seavets was formed in 1984 to promote windsurfing as an activity, convinced that an active life in middle age is most likely to lead to a healthier and so happier old age. Seavets has members from all over mainland Britain.

  • Promotes responsible and sociable windsurfing for the "not so young". Membership is open to those over 35 years old.
  • Organises racing and recreational events for members and encourages other organisers of windsurfing events to include categories and to award prizes for the "not so young".
  • Supports the registered charity Research Into Ageing.
  • Encourages members to become qualified through Royal Yachting Association approved courses.

From the beginning the club has been closely linked with the medical research charity Research Into Ageing Fund, which is now the research division of Age UK. Between £2,000 and £3,000 has been raised by Seavets each year for the last few years, and more than £75,000 has been raised since 1986. Seavets is affiliated to the Royal Yachting Association.

News

Poole Dinner - 27th June, at the Rising Sun, Poole. Details and booking here.

Blackwater Cruise - Last week Steve Fletcher and I kicked off the cruising season with a trip on the Blackwater. We arrived at the Stone SC in glorious sunshine, and after a warm welcome by a club member we rigged our best 7.5 sails and sailed off in a 12/15 mph SW wind................ Read more here

Brogborough - Photos here, and results here.

Electronic Newsletter. We can now offer members the option of receiving their newsletter in pdf format by email. If you would like to receive the electronic version instead of the printed form please email the editor, and then PLEASE remember to tell us if your email address changes. Download February's edition here.

The 2013 Round Hayling Island Race for Windsurfers was won by Rob Kent for the third successive year with a winning time of 1:35:30. However it was a clean sweep for Seavets in the Silver Fleet taking the first 3 places. Congratulations to Nigel Tailyour 56:00, Julian Barnes 59:00, and Dave Rabbetts 1:15:00. In the Bronze Fleet John Chubb took third place with a time of 1:00.32. Congratulations also go to Lewis Barnes, Julian's son, who came home in 5th place in the Gold Fleet. Only 18 of the 44 Windsurfing competitors managed to complete the Gold Fleet Island rounding course in the very cold 12 to 15 knots easterly wind. Click here for the full Event report.

Andrew WatsonAndrew Watson, 1918 - 2013. We are sad to report the passing of Andrew Watson, Seavets founder and Honorary Vice President, at the age of 94.

Project Windsurf UK is an initiative from the RYA - have a look at it here, sign up and then join the Seavets group. (Please use your full name when you sign up so that I recognise you as a Seavet.) It should be a great way to keep in touch and provides a discussion forum. Suggestions and comments welcome - via the Project Windsurf-UK site, or by email. I've written some guidelines to help, as it's not altogether obvious (updated 14 May). Click here to download.

 

 

Last modified 16-May-2013