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What
we do........
The
JS Dinghy Cruising Club offers opportunities to sail
in a variety of waters more challenging than small reservoirs,
where many new dinghy sailors learn to sail.
 Activities
take place on large lakes and salt water, with the occasional
river sail. Events are organised for the pure enjoyment
of sailing but will almost always involve camping, as
the most affordable accommodation. We organise sailing
events for days, weekends and holiday weeks at a range
of inland and coastal waters.
At
salt water venues, where the weather, currents and sea
state can be considerably more challenging, the Club
frequently operates in a flotilla, in the interests
of safety and as a social activity, although taking
part in one is not compulsary. Such flotilla sails will
normally be for the whole day when pack lunches may
be required.
We
operate a very open and inclusive crewing philosophy:
no one who wants to sail is left on the beach, if we
have the means to prevent it.
Membership
The
Club invites competent (if inexperienced) sailors to
apply for membership. Minimum competence requirements
apply. This might be an acceptable sailing qualification
or evidence of experience, at our discretion.
Boat
ownership is not a condition of membership, as members
generally welcome competent crew. However, if you do
own a boat and wish to use it at JS events, we will
expect you to be adequately insured.
In
the spirit of inclusivity, the whole family unit (where
appropriate) is considered to be the member, provided
at least one member of the family unit meets the competence
requirement. The current annual subscription is £7.50
per year per family.
Non-sailing
activities
Club
life includes a strong social element, with off-water
events such as barbeques, dinners, skittles and other
social events during the year. Members
arrange informal groups to share transport to boat shows,
boat jumbles etc. Tickets to such events can often
be purchased with group discounts through the club.
Meetings
The
Club holds regular monthly meetings throughout the year,
to discuss events and arrangements, which all members
are encouraged to attend. Meetings
start at 8.00pm. We meet at the Upton Warren sailing
centre, near Droitwich, and our meeting dates for 2010
are:
26th
May
23rd June
28th July
25th August
22nd September
27th October
24th November
15th
December (3rd Wednesday - Christmas meeting)
What
we don't do.......
We
feel it only right to tell you what not to expect
of us. The JS Dinghy Cruising Club is not a training
organisation, does not undertake to provide training,
nor organise events where training takes place. The
Club does not possess its own water, does not organise
racing events, nor take part in them. The Club will
not take risks with your safety but neither will it
undertake to provide you with safety equipment. This
will be your own responsibility, although members might
suggest what to buy or where to buy it.
If you have recently learned
to sail or already belong to a sailing club and just
want to do something different, away from the racing
environment, the JS Dinghy Cruising Club could be for
you.
Think
you are ready for the challenge?
What
have you to loose?
Click here to apply now.
Alternatively,
come along to a meeting and find out about us!
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