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Welcome to the Holm Sailing Club website. Holm Sailing club is based in the village of St. Mary's. Points racing is held during the summer in Snipe dinghies.

Club News

Knot tying is to be held on Sunday afternoon, 18th April, at Neil's Mum's.

Club Points racing will start on the Tuesday 4th of May, continuing each week. Training evenings will run on every other Thursday.

Orkney Regatta dates for 2010 have now been set:

Stronsay 5th June
Port to Port 12th June
Finstown 12th June
Longhope 3rd July
Holm Yachts and Singlehanders Regatta 10th July
Stromness 17th July
Westray 31st July
Kirkwall 7th August
Holm Regatta 21st August
Kemp Cup 11th September

The boats and Flikr pages contain various photos from club events. If you would like copies of any these or have any pictures you would like added contact me.

Local News

Davie Sabiston has sold his 505 and bought a new Alto. The Alto is a new design similar to the 505.

Some of the local snipes have been changing hands; Raymond Grieve has bought Neil Foubister's No Fear, Audrey Cameron has bought Crewzen and Kenny Holland is the new owner of Mercury Too.

For Sale

Snipes for sale please phone Neil Foubister 781408 or email neil@fouby.orangehome.co.uk

World News

The 33rd Americas Cup has been won by the BMW Oracle team. The winning boat is a trimaran with a wing sail, pushing the boundaries of sailing technology beyond anything seen before.

The 2011 Island Games is to be held in The Isle of Wight.