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Austrian Cookery Demonstration and Tasting Evening
Helmut Zarka and his family presented an Austrian Tasting Evening on 1 March 2024. This is a review by a satisfied taster.
Published 16:45 on 4 Mar 2024
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The Brains of Bray 2024
And now you could see the competition. No, not sailing... For many of us , the highlight of the early days of "Covid imprisonment" was the on-line quiz run by a dedicated team of quizmasters on an every second Saturday night basis with contestants taking part from many location throughout the globe. Indeed many of us showered and dressed up (at least from the waist-up) to look our best! For many
Published 12:43 on 20 Feb 2024
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Why February Sailing can be fantastic
The second dinghy racing day of the season occurred today (11th Feb) with ideal conditions - sunny, dry westerly force 3-4. This sort of weather highlights why wintwer sailing can be great It was great to see the Skillbuilders out on the water too and doing well in sometimes flukey conditions Three races were run with the results now up on the website results are up on the website
Published 16:13 on 11 Feb 2024
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Attention Instructors - we're hiring!
It may be hard to believe at the moment but summer is coming and so we're now inviting applications for instructor positions for our Junior Training programme for 2024. Applications are invited from Dinghy Instructors and Advanced Instructors who are either qualified already or expect to be qualified before the summer of 2024. Interviews will be held in Bray Sailing Club on the morning of Saturday 24th February 2024 so please make sure
Published 22:00 on 24 Jan 2024
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Brains of Bray Table Quiz
The annual club table quiz is being run on Saturday 17 th February from 19:30. Mark Henderson is our quizmaster and has gathered members of his regular team together for the evening. This year, it also includes a fork supper and dessert at a cost of 60 for a table of four, so only 15 a head for dinner, very reasonable bar prizes and a chance of prizes So get
Published 17:59 on 24 Jan 2024
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Games Night Fun
Our inaugural Games Night was held last night in the clubhouse The evening consisted of a mix of quiz questions interspersed with rounds of bingo and prizes for the winners of both along with a number of spot prizes This was all accompanied by very generous helpings of dips, sandwiches, sausages, sushi, samosas and more. There was a good
Published 16:53 on 14 Jan 2024
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Games Night
Come on down to our inaugural Games Night on Saturday 13 th January at 19:30 This is being organised by Blaithin on behalf of the Flying Fifteen Class, as their contribution to our social calendar. It will include a variety of mind teasers to keep you entertained, and will be overseen by an official Games Master (to help keep you all on track and in line). Snacks will be provided and
Published 10:09 on 5 Jan 2024
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Mexican Cooking Demo & Tasting Evening
Mexican Food Night Last weekend was a busy weekend in the Club and it kicked off on the Friday night with the second in our series of International Food nights. This series (the brainchild of Fiona) is to celebrate the
Published 16:21 on 3 Dec 2023
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Bray SC Merchandise for Christmas Presents
Your Christmas present dilemma is solved with these additions to the Club merchandising offers. Winter Series Dinghy racing, over winter cruiser maintenance, or working off those calories on the hills, these items will be a welcome addition to your outdoor activities. All club merchandise available to purchase through our shop at here
Published 21:48 on 29 Nov 2023
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Senior Instructor Recruitment
Bray Sailing Club is welcoming applications for an Irish Sailing qualified Senior Instructor (Sailing) for 2024. The job specification is attached to this notice. The closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on Thursday 30th November2023. Your application should consist of your CV with details of relevant experience and qualifications, together with a covering letter outlining why you think we should hire you. Applications should be sent
Published 19:24 on 13 Nov 2023
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Chinese Demo & Tasting
To everyone who wasn't at our Chinese Cooking Demo & Tasting last night, you missed a fantastic night. Shu (and friend) amazed us all with their cooking skills. We feasted on Shu's Ribs (her personal speciality), a couple of prawn dishes and various types of sushi. Among other things, we learnt how to carmelise ribs properly, make her spicy breadcrumbed prawns, crispy fried garlic and were
Published 08:11 on 11 Nov 2023
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November Social Reminders
Above, some photos from our recent sailing supper.... Chinese Cooking Demo and Tasting - Friday 10th November This is a fantastic opportunity to see some real Chinese cooking in operation. Demonstrated by Shu and Kim who joined the club in 2022 and 2023 respectively and are both active
Published 20:47 on 31 Oct 2023