One of our new members and Topper sailor, Robin Kent, appears in the local newspaper, the Argus on 12th October:
Teen ballet star dons wellington boots
Teenage dancer Robin Kent is pointing his toes to ballet stardom - in a pair of wellies.
But just don't call him the new Billy Elliott.
Robin, 15, from Worthing, has secured a place in the prestigious National Youth Ballet (NYB) of Great Britain and will perform at Sadler's Wells Theatre, London, on Sunday.
The headline performance will be a new ballet inspired by the Old Man of Lochnagar, a book written by Prince Charles, in which Robin plays a fish who does an "underwater" dance in big black wellington boots.
Robin was up against 800 other dance students at the audition but managed to impress the judging panel and was picked for the acclaimed company of eight to eighteen-year-olds.
It makes Robin one of the best young dancers in the country, but proud mum Sue said: "Please don't call him the new Billy Elliott because he and the other boys at his dance school hate it."
Robin began dancing at the age of six with the Jean Butterworth School of Dancing, based at the Old Palace, off Glebe Road, Tarring, Worthing.
He started with tap and modern but switched to ballet within a year and hasn't looked back.
At the age of 11, Robin moved from Broadwater Manor School, Worthing, to Elmhurst School for Dance in Birmingham, where he was a boarder.
Charlotte Webster, 13, another talented dancer from Worthing, also attends the school.
Sue, an events coordinator, of Mill Lane, High Salvington, said her son's working day - a combination of academic studies and dance rehearsals - starts at 8.20am and goes on to 6.40pm, after which he has to do his homework.
He also practises on Saturdays, and this year had his GCSEs to contend with as well. Sue said Robin enjoyed sailing, windsurfing and tennis, but dancing was his first love.
In addition to the Sadler's Wells performance, which has almost sold out, Robin will also appear with the NYB at Leatherhead Theatre from October 24 to october 27 to mark the company's 20th anniversary.
Sue, her husband Michael and their daughter Jo, a presenter on BBC South Today, are planning to attend both shows.
In the opinion of all participants, club members and visitors alike, Have-a-Go day was a resounding success. On the 1st September, Lancing Sailing Club welcomed groups of visitors who tried their hand at dinghy sailing on a variety of vessels, from Topper to RS700. Some people had attempted to join the first version of Have-a-Go day in July, only to be discouraged by force 6 winds. Others noticed the prominent posters that Jimmy Carter displayed on the fences. Finally, some people just cycled past, noticed a hive of activity and enquired about it, were invited on the RIB and jumped on the RS700 trapeze in one smooth move. 
Saturday 13th October, Bob Aldridge welcomes us at the club to a Roast Pork dinner. There will be a vegetarian alternative available. To book a place or for any dietary requirements, please contact Bob and Jenny Aldridge on 01273 885191 or e-mail them at: 
In the fast fleet, Karen and John on board their RS200 did not leave a chance to the others. They grabbed first place at the start of the series and did not give up, even if John gained nine stitches in the bargain. The battle was fierce behind them between our two regular Contender sailors. Jerry squeezed past Mark to gain the 2nd place leaving Mark in 3rd.