Social Sailing/Improvers - 2021

Many members are looking for the chance to improve basic skills like boat

handling and understanding of sail and rig controls etc as well as intending to

start club racing whilst enjoying the support and humour of a regular group who

sail together. The course is an open format which won't require attendance at

every session and crews will be able to swap within the group according to

availability, enabling everyone to sail as often as possible, fitting in with other

commitments like work and holidays etc.

This year's sessions will start on June 19th and run throughout, July and

August on the first and third Saturdays, 10.30 13.00hrs

Intended Participants

Those returning to sailing who wish to improve their basic skills.

Those who have just or previously completed the club RYA course.

Club members intending to start racing, or with some racing experience

wishing to develop/improve basic skills

N.B. This is not an absolute beginner's course, all participants should have

basic sailing ability.

Boat Availability

Ideally, participants should have their own boat, but hired club boats are

available (book in advance by email to boats@bcyc.org.uk ). Rigging &

tuning advice will be available

Clothing

Buoyancy aids are compulsory as per club rules

Wetsuits etc appropriate to weather conditions (gloves recommended)

Waterproof stopwatch essential

Course Format

Participants will not need to attend every session, enabling them to fit

sailing around other commitments. However, as the whole point is to

achieve improvement through regular practice, a reasonable attendance

would be expected in order to get value from the course.

You will need to use the online On Water registration (Buddy) form from

the members portal HERE to confirm you are going on the water. Sign on

the OOD Buddy Group.