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Hello &
Welcome, If you are a new
visitor to our site please make yourself at home and allow us to
thank you for spending the time to get to know the club.
Who Are We?
A friendly, informal group of sailors, run by a small committee
elected by members of the club. Experience ranges from RYA Level 2
in Dinghy Sailing through to Senior Instructor. The ages of our
members from 14 to, well, elderly! A club for all, age & experience
aren't an issue!
What are our aims?
To provide mutual support and assistance to anyone who wishes to
become involved in sailing dinghies for pleasure and to extend the
experience of our members. To provide safe, interesting and
exciting sailing for all skill levels in group company and to
provide the opportunity to sail a wide range of boats at different
locations.
What do we do?
Hold evening meetings once every month (Normally the fourth
Wednesday at the County Youth Outdoor Education Centre at Upton
Warren, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire). We discuss plans, exchange
ideas, update each other on boating information and offer solutions
to sailing problems.
Publish this Web Site and a
newsletter every 2 months to keep members who may be unable to
attend all the meetings, and as a supplement with News & Reviews of
events.
Organize group cruising events
for single days, weekends
and holiday weeks on both tidal and non tidal waters. Recent
venues have included the River Avon, Lake Bala, Chichester
Harbour, Poole Harbour, Rutland Water and this year for
the first time, Fowey Harbour. Some members stay in
tents or caravans, others stay in Bed and Breakfast or Hotels
near the water. There's an option for everyone.
More experienced members organise
weekend sailing on chartered yachts, providing an opportunity for
'big boat' sailing at modest cost.
We have loads of fun in our
social activities during and outside the sailing trips which
include Barbeques, Pub Meals, Skittles Nights & more!
Members arrange informal groups to
share transport to boat shows, boat jumbles, trips & events.
Do I need to own a boat?
NO!
 Members
are willing to share their boats, offering
everyone a chance to crew and helm a different boats.
We try to ensure that no-one is left on the bank.
Currently members' own boats include Mirrors, Miracles,
Fireflies, GP14, Wanderers, Wayfarers, Topper Cruz, a Skua,
Drascombe Lugger, Comet Duos, and a Versa, a Victoria, Kestrel,
Gull and Gull Spirit. A wide choice giving you ample
opportunity to discover which boat you might like to own!
Book Club Benefits!
Club Members can purchase most popular sailing related publications
at discounts of 35%. Often the subscription can be recovered on the
first book order!
Training
The club has access to RYA training courses in dinghy sailing, yacht
sailing, rescue boat, navigation, VHF radio, sea survival and much
more!
Associations
Our club has strong connections with the Sail Training Centre at
Upton Warren, and with Bromsgrove Boaters (a popular, local yacht
club) and provides members with a unique opportunity to access the
widest range of sailing activities and interests.
What does it cost?
Membership costs just £7.50 per year, per family. Yes, that is for
the whole family. This is just to cover the cost of printing and
posting the newsletter. Amazing value - we challenge you to find
such great value and so much fun anywhere else in the sailing
world!
For further information on the Club
or Membership details please
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