NEWHAVEN COUNTY SECONDARY SCHOOL

Sailing

By Andy Gilbert and Susan Carnochan

In the 1960's and 70's, Newhaven County Secondary School's students and teachers were often to be found at Piddinghoe Pond or Seaford beach with the school's boats, usually Graduates or Cadets. These photos give a flavour of what went on. Did you sail with the school? One of the boat's name was 'Aquila', and maybe one was called 'Speedwell'? Do you remember?

Our thanks go to Susan Carnochan (Sue Butlin back then) for sharing her collection with us.

Click on a thumbnail to see the full-sized image.

Photo:A Graduate at Piddinhoe Pond

A Graduate at Piddinhoe Pond

Susan Carnochan collection

Photo:More Graduates at the Pond

More Graduates at the Pond

Susan Carnochan collection

Photo:At speed in a Graduate - Trevor Archer and Linda Capon

At speed in a Graduate - Trevor Archer and Linda Capon

Susan Carnochan collection

Photo:Launching from Seaford Beach

Launching from Seaford Beach

Susan Carnochan collection

Photo:L-R ?,?,? Mr Norman, Mr Oxborrow, Miss Butlin, Simon Thomas

L-R ?,?,? Mr Norman, Mr Oxborrow, Miss Butlin, Simon Thomas

Susan Carnochan collection

Photo:Piddimghoe Pond, including Trevor Archer and Mr Norman

Piddimghoe Pond, including Trevor Archer and Mr Norman

Susan Carnochan collection

Photo:Trevor Archer and Linda Capon

Trevor Archer and Linda Capon

Susan Carnochan collection

Photo:Seaford Beach. Susan Herriott, Liz Gilbert, Linda Capon

Seaford Beach. Susan Herriott, Liz Gilbert, Linda Capon

Susan Carnochan collection

This page was added by Andy Gilbert on 31/08/2012.
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I was in the sailing class when it was first introduced in 1960, on a Friday afternoon and also some evenings. Shirley Harrop (nee Clear).

By Shirley Harrop (nee Clear)
On 07/02/2013

I learnt to sail Cadets at Piddinghoe. Capsized first time on a windy day but it didn't put me off.  Much preferred it to gym !  Years later I sailed again obtaining RYA Day Skipper. 

By Janis Loose née Moore
On 14/03/2023
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