Racing for all types of mono hull dinghies from the latest asymmetric flyers to Mirrors takes place every Sunday from late March to the end of October; with races in the morning and afternoon. Saturday racing starts in May and runs until the end of September. Wednesday evening racing takes place from May to August and turnouts of 20 plus are common The club promotes general handicap and class racing with fast and slow fleets and individual trophy events. All skill levels are catered for from expert to beginner and coaching courses are arranged at least once a year.
CHAMPIONSHIPS
The club hosts a major dinghy championship every 2 years, with facilities that allow for fleets 100+ boats. We have an enviable reputation and many of the countries’ top sailors have enjoyed their time sailing with us.
SOCIAL
The clubhouse has a spacious lounge and bar area that are used for the various social activities. These include Pool, Jazz and Real Ale nights, barbecues and theme evenings.
A comfortable bar area is well stocked with a wide range of drinks including real ale.
The canteen, offers hot meals, snacks all day on Sundays when racing or other events are on and hot meals after racing on Wednesday nights.
There is a superb view of the sea and sailing area from the upstairs lounge.
RYA REGISTERED TEACHING CENTRE
The Club recently became an accredited RYA Teaching Centre and offers RYA Courses for dinghy sailing and power boating for children over the age of 10 years and adults.
Family Week at the beginning of the summer holidays, mainly aimed at the young, with sail training for all levels of ability and dinghy racing for the Cadet Cup. The emphasis for the week is on having fun on and off the water, with a full social programme
