There's a lot going on before the sailing starts
Published 10:39 on 11 Mar 2025
We've had glorious weather for the past week here but it's now turned pretty grey and gloomy. So, now that you're up to date with all the spring gardening jobs.... Here are a few things to think about in preparation for the sailing season. Today is the official closing date for applications for sail training 2025. The glitch on the booking system for Improve Your Racing has been fixed and ticket numbers have been increased for all courses. Any bookings made after today will be placed on a reserve list. Use this link to access all the course booking pages, volunteer sign up and self declaration forms. Invoices will be sent out once the Sail Training team have approved the applications. Charlie Parfitt will be running a First Aid course at BSSC on Saturday 12th April from 10:00. This course is specifically tailored towards sailing and is perfect for Assistant Instructors, Dingy Instructors, or any sailors taking their 1st course or in need of a refresher. There are only a few places remaining, bookings should be made online and will be confirmed on a 1st come 1st served basis. | ||
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Following on from Graham's Rules of racing, there will be a short break and Malcolm Collins and Bruce Kemp will be running a race officer and assistant training session. The content will be a refresher on the starting process, flags and the fundamentals of 'good' courses at BSSC. The intent is to de-mystify the process and make it fun and accessible for all. A second race officer training session will be held after sailing on April 19th. We understand that the recent weather has turned many minds towards sailing. Please bring your boats to the dinghy park, ONLY if you have paid your 2025 membership and parking fees. You should leave your boat in the space that was allocated last year. This can be found on your 2024 parking sticker, on your membership invoice or in the "My berths / spaces" section of the members hub. Please ensure that your tyres are in good condition and properly inflated in case we need to move your boat. There is no storage space available for road trailers so you should remove these from club property as soon as possible after delivering your boat. All boats MUST be insured according to club rules. Members on the waiting list for a parking space should hear from us in the next week or two, if a space has become available for your boat. We hope to have stickers available for collection by Easter weekend. | ||
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We have been fully booked for recent Sunday lunches, so highly recommend sending us an email to book if you can. Opening times to beginning of April 2025: Sunday 16th March: 11:30 - 16:00, lunch from 12:00 - 15:00 Sunday 23rd March: 11:30 - 16:00, lunch from 12:00 - 15:00 Saturday 29th March: RYA rules of racing seminar with buffet lunch Sunday 30th March - Mother's Day! 11:30 - 16:00, lunch from 12:00 - 15:00 Saturday 5th April: Afternoon tea from 14:30 - 17:30 Sunday 6th April: 11:30 - 16:00, lunch from 12:00 - 15:00 Friday 11th April: Spring Opening times begin - we will be open Friday Night, Saturday Lunch and Dinner, Sunday Lunch and Breakfast after morning races. Please see the calendar. | ||
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Related
- RYA Rules of Racing seminar (29 March, 10:30 - 15:00)
- Race Officer Training (29 March, 15:00 - 16:00)
- Race Officer Training (19 April, 11:30 - 12:30)
- Launching Supper (12 April, 19:00 - 22:00)
Last updated 10:39 on 11 March 2025
