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Welcome to the new sailing season
Welcome to the New Sailing Season A Message from the Vice Commodore John Fisher I am delighted to extend a warm welcome to all our members, both returning and new. The anticipation of fresh winds, competitive racing, and shared adventures on the water should fill you all with tremendous enthusiasm for what lies ahead. This year's programme of events stands as a testament to More »
24 Apr 2026
RS500/700 Rooster Open Meeting
Open Meetings RS 700 and RS 500 open meeting Supported by Rooster The Dabchicks Sailing Club looks forward to the return of the RS700 fleet to the Blackwater. In 2025 we had some rather extreme weather and let's hope for a slightly quieter weekend in 2026. In 2025 we had an entry of 15 boats with 8 from the local More »
24 Apr 2026
Summer opening hours are now in effect!
The days are getting longer and so are our opening times. Why not pop in and join us for a sundowner to enjoy the fabulous sunset views from the clubhouse! More »
17 Apr 2026
Sunset Pre Season Disco
Let's kick off the 2026 season the right! Bring your friends, bring your dancing shoes and let's fill the clubhouse with sunset vibes and excitment for the season ahead. The tuck shop will be open with free squash for cadets. No tickets are required but Dabchicks membership is. More »
17 Apr 2026
Upcoming events
| April 25-26 |
DSC Powerboat School (Dates) » Powerboat 2 courseLearn how to drive a RIB safely with the DSC team |
| Apr 25 |
Boat InspectionThis is a mandatory check for all Optimist fleets. It |
| Apr 25 |
18:00 - Sunset Pre Season DiscoJoin us for the Sunset Pre Season Disco on Saturday |
| Apr 29 |
17:00 - DSC Sunset Series » Sunset 2 |
| Apr 30 |
18:30 - DSC Social Sailing » Social Sailing Registration fo…Registration evening. If you have questions this is the time to |
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Weather for West Mersea
Tide predictions for West Mersea
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Saturday 25 April 2026 HW 07:11 4.09mLW 13:25 1.41m HW 19:47 3.75m |
Sunday 26 April 2026 LW 02:28 0.79mHW 08:41 4.14m LW 14:57 1.38m HW 21:14 3.96m |
Monday 27 April 2026 LW 03:58 0.67mHW 09:59 4.39m LW 16:18 1.25m HW 22:23 4.31m |
Tuesday 28 April 2026 LW 05:10 0.55mHW 10:59 4.62m LW 17:20 1.11m HW 23:17 4.61m |
Wednesday 29 April 2026 LW 06:03 0.51mHW 11:47 4.73m LW 18:08 0.99m HW 00:03 4.80m |
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