Assisted Sailing Sessions

The aim of these sessions is to help members who find it hard to sail alone, providing a calm, friendly & supportive environment.  

A few examples:  

Some of our older sailors may find that the process of rigging, changing and dragging their boat to the water’s edge uses all the available energy. What about just getting changed and using a step to get into a Venture, then being launched by tool track and off you go! On board will be a slightly nimbler sailor to do any leaping around, you won’t even need to get your feet wet! 

Or perhaps ill health has prevented a member from committing to keeping their boat, or joining in the club racing is a bit out of reach.  Perhaps going for a sail in a Laser 2000 with a family member or a volunteer, knowing that there is a rescue boat close by watching out for you may enable that member to stay on the water. 

The Session Plan 

• The Plan: To run “Blocks” e.g., a May block, a June block etc. on Thursday afternoons. Participants can sign up for a block which helps with the planning. 

• The activity:  Either 'Sailaways' where all boats stay together and go on a trip within the harbour, or Racing.  Sailing for 1 – 11/2 hours.  

• The cost: £20 per session to contribute to hire of boats and rib cover. 

• The Social: As we are planning this on a Thursday, the kitchen and bar will be open, so you could even start the session with a nice lunch! 

We Need Your Help! 

To make this work we will need some help from other members - roles will include: 

• Rescue Cover 

• Sailors (to assist in boats) 

• Shore Support 

• Admin / organiser 

How to get involved:

If this is something you would like to get involved in, please contact the office!