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2024 - This year is shaping up to be another terrific year. We are planning to launch our own sailing yacht Mermerus on the River Mersey in mid April. We are looking forward to having an Open Day at Tranmere on 27 April. We now have a sailing programme running from May through to September on yacht Mermerus with over 20 sails planned. We will also be sailing out of Liverpool Marina on yacht Guillemot during the sailing season by appointment. We have arranged to go sailing away on Lake Windermere 6-10 September. More dates will be announced shortly for our social programme that we hope everyone will get involved in. As ever, all visually impaired people aged 18 and over are invited to join in the fun whether you are a visually impaired, seasoned sailor, new to the sport or just want to join in with our social activities. We also welcome sighted helms, crew and other volunteers.
CLICK ON THE EVENTS BUTTON FOR MORE DETAILS AND CONTACT US DIRECT TO ARRANGE TO JOIN IN.
And remember the first Wednesday of every month is our regular social evening at Tranmere Sailing Club (TSC)
20 April 2024 7.30 pm Launch Down Party at TSC
2 May 2024 7pm UKNBSA O.G.M. at TSC.
More dates for our social programme will be announced soon.
Follow us on Facebook for regular updates.
2023 - Well it is great to be back on the water again. We launched our own sailing yacht Mermerus on the River Mersey where she will be on her swinging mooring for us throughout the sailing season until September. Click on the 'Events' button on our website for the list of events planned so far. We have a full programme of seasonal sailing out of Tranmere Sailing Club (TSC) based in Rock Ferry, Birkenhead, Wirral and sails out of Liverpool Marina by appointment. We are really looking forward to another big, exciting trip to sail on Lake Windermere in September. Every first Wednesday of each month UKNBSA has its regular social evening at TSC. Other social events are scheduled throughout the whole of the year with more dates t.b.c.. All visually impaired people aged 18 and over are invited to join in the fun whether you are a visually impaired, seasoned sailor, new to the sport or just want to join in with our social activities. We also welcome sighted helms, crew and other volunteers.
July 2023
2022 We have launched and we have a full programme of sailing events on the River Mersey throughout the sailing season. We have an exciting trip to Lake Windermere in September and we have regular social events for all to enjoy. 2021 - We are back on the water after facing the challenges of the Covid pandemic which have been many and varied especially for visually impaired people who have suffered the intensity of isolation. We were also very pleased to find a new base at Tranmere Sailing Club. The club has warmly welcomed our members into a safe and friendly environment where we can relax and enjoy our sailing activities.
2020 - Unfortunately due to the Covid pandemic, sailing was cancelled for UKNBSA. We had to be safe but during these most difficult times, we remained united together. We kept our group together and made sure we were all alright. We are pleased to announce a significant funding award from the Postcode Community Trust which has enabled us during the present restrictions on all outdoor activities to team up with Tom Walker who contributes to the BBC Radio 4 programme "In Touch" to provide you with an interesting podcast on how to get into sailing. You will find the first of these on our Podcast page. Just copy the link into your browser and sit back. We hope you enjoy listening and will be inspired to get in touch with us
2019 was yet another enjoyable sailing season for our crews. We had a full season on the Mersey, participating in the Royal Mersey Yacht Club racing calendar. As in previous years we took "Mermerus"--seen here in the photos-- to the Menai Straits Regatta for the first two weeks of August.
2024 - This year is shaping up to be another terrific year. We are planning to launch our own sailing yacht Mermerus on the River Mersey in mid April. We are looking forward to having an Open Day at Tranmere on 27 April. We now have a sailing programme running from May through to September on yacht Mermerus with over 20 sails planned. We will also be sailing out of Liverpool Marina on yacht Guillemot during the sailing season by appointment. We have arranged to go sailing away on Lake Windermere 6-10 September. More dates will be announced shortly for our social programme that we hope everyone will get involved in. As ever, all visually impaired people aged 18 and over are invited to join in the fun whether you are a visually impaired, seasoned sailor, new to the sport or just want to join in with our social activities. We also welcome sighted helms, crew and other volunteers.
CLICK ON THE EVENTS BUTTON FOR MORE DETAILS AND CONTACT US DIRECT TO ARRANGE TO JOIN IN.
And remember the first Wednesday of every month is our regular social evening at Tranmere Sailing Club (TSC)
20 April 2024 7.30 pm Launch Down Party at TSC
2 May 2024 7pm UKNBSA O.G.M. at TSC.
More dates for our social programme will be announced soon.
Follow us on Facebook for regular updates.
2023 - Well it is great to be back on the water again. We launched our own sailing yacht Mermerus on the River Mersey where she will be on her swinging mooring for us throughout the sailing season until September. Click on the 'Events' button on our website for the list of events planned so far. We have a full programme of seasonal sailing out of Tranmere Sailing Club (TSC) based in Rock Ferry, Birkenhead, Wirral and sails out of Liverpool Marina by appointment. We are really looking forward to another big, exciting trip to sail on Lake Windermere in September. Every first Wednesday of each month UKNBSA has its regular social evening at TSC. Other social events are scheduled throughout the whole of the year with more dates t.b.c.. All visually impaired people aged 18 and over are invited to join in the fun whether you are a visually impaired, seasoned sailor, new to the sport or just want to join in with our social activities. We also welcome sighted helms, crew and other volunteers.
July 2023
2022 We have launched and we have a full programme of sailing events on the River Mersey throughout the sailing season. We have an exciting trip to Lake Windermere in September and we have regular social events for all to enjoy. 2021 - We are back on the water after facing the challenges of the Covid pandemic which have been many and varied especially for visually impaired people who have suffered the intensity of isolation. We were also very pleased to find a new base at Tranmere Sailing Club. The club has warmly welcomed our members into a safe and friendly environment where we can relax and enjoy our sailing activities.
2020 - Unfortunately due to the Covid pandemic, sailing was cancelled for UKNBSA. We had to be safe but during these most difficult times, we remained united together. We kept our group together and made sure we were all alright. We are pleased to announce a significant funding award from the Postcode Community Trust which has enabled us during the present restrictions on all outdoor activities to team up with Tom Walker who contributes to the BBC Radio 4 programme "In Touch" to provide you with an interesting podcast on how to get into sailing. You will find the first of these on our Podcast page. Just copy the link into your browser and sit back. We hope you enjoy listening and will be inspired to get in touch with us
2019 was yet another enjoyable sailing season for our crews. We had a full season on the Mersey, participating in the Royal Mersey Yacht Club racing calendar. As in previous years we took "Mermerus"--seen here in the photos-- to the Menai Straits Regatta for the first two weeks of August.