Club Open Days
Events are organised by region:
Eastern Region
Spring Open Day 2013
Fishers Green Sailing Club is a family friendly club in the picturesque Lee Valley Regional Park at Waltham Abbey just north of M15 Junction 26. Come Along to our Open day and see for yourself the facilities the Fishers Green SC have to offer! If you would like to go afloat for a trial Sail or a trip around the lake in a Powerboat, please come suitably dressed and bring a change of clothes. Age 5 to 85. Tours, Sailing Tasters and Powerboat Tasters available.
| Start |
10:00 on 20 Apr, 2013 |
| Finish |
15:30 on 20 Apr, 2013 |
| Location |
Fisher Green Sailing Club, Holyfield Lake, Stubbins Hall Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 2EG, www.fishersgreensc.org.uk |
| Contact |
Alan Francis |
| Tel No |
01992 410380 |
| E-mail |
openday@fishersgreensc.org.uk |
| Website |
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Go Sailing!
Fun and games for all ages. Your chance to get afloat in a safe and friendly environment, try sailing for the first time or rekindle an old interest. We have a great choice of club boats for you to try, plus experienced sailors on hand if you need instruction. The galley will be open for snacks, cakes and light lunches, plus tea and coffee. We have something for all the family to see and do, so come along and find out more! Age up to 100, Tours, Tasters, Enrolment Available.
| Start |
11:00 on 06 May, 2013 |
| Finish |
16:00 on 06 May, 2013 |
| Location |
Hunts Sailing Club, Harrison Way, St. Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 4YA |
| Contact |
Vanessa Weedon-Jones |
| Tel No |
07969 861968 |
| E-mail |
vwj@hotmail.com |
| Website |
www.huntssc.org.uk |
Open Day
A friendly low-key family club with a thriving junior section, dedicated volunteers and a growing social scene. We organise junior and adult dinghy and cruiser racing on Wednesday evenings, junior sailing on Fridays and local classes and open meetings at weekends. Please see www.burnhamsc.org Ages 5 to 100. Tours, Sailing and Enrolment available.
| Start |
10:00 on 11 May, 2013 |
| Finish |
18:00 on 11 May, 2013 |
| Location |
Burnham Sailing Club, West Quay, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8AS |
| Contact |
David Lewin |
| Tel No |
07767 687987 |
| E-mail |
dlconsult@fastmail.fm |
| Website |
www.burnhamsc.org |
Club Open Weekend
Whether you are into Dinghy Sailing (pottering or racing), Canoeing, Windsurfing or just like the great outdoors, we are sure that you will find a warm welcome and something of interest at our club. The club has its own fleet of boats available to hire to club members; runs RYA training courses and has a racing and development programme from the last weekend in March to early November. Tours, Sailing Tasters and Enrolment available. See www.westsuffolksailing.org.uk
| Start |
10:00 on 18 May, 2013 |
| Finish |
16:00 on 19 May, 2013 |
| Location |
St Edmundsbury Sailing & Canoeing Association, Lackford Lake - Nature Reserve, Mildenhall Road, Lackford, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 6HX |
| Contact |
Mike Steele |
| Tel No |
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| E-mail |
sesca.admin@googlemail.com |
| Website |
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Open Day
Opening of newly laid ramp by Mike Peyton, well known yachting cartoonist. Come along and have a go, or bring your own boat down and try out sailing on the River Crouch (Dinghy only). Racing for Phantom and Solo class dinghies. Active cruising membership with trips for fun most weekends. Changing area, toilets and showers, parking off road, always open no restrictions on time or day. Sailing Tasters available. For 5 to 75 year olds. See http://creeksea.org.uk/
| Start |
12:00 on 08 Jun, 2013 |
| Finish |
16:00 on 08 Jun, 2013 |
| Location |
Creeksea Sailing Club, Ferry Road, Burnham on Crouch, Essex, CM0 8PL |
| Contact |
Alan Shrimplin |
| Tel No |
01621 781043 |
| E-mail |
csc.commodore@btinternet.com |
| Website |
www.creeksea.org.uk |
East Midlands Region
Public Open Day
Why not join us for our Open Day on 18th May? Hollowell Sailing Club is a family orientated club. It offers great Dinghy Sailing. Windsurfing and excellent facilities at very attractive subscription rates. Club Tours, Sailing Tasters, Windsurfing Tasters, Enrolment. Please see www.hollowellsc.org.uk
| Start |
11:00 on 18 May, 2013 |
| Finish |
17:00 on 18 May, 2013 |
| Location |
Hollowell Sailing Club, Guilsborough Hill, Hollowell, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 8RN |
| Contact |
Robin Buxton |
| Tel No |
07522 519627 |
| E-mail |
1965rb@gmail.com |
| Website |
www.hollowellsc.org.uk |
Open Day
Cransley Sailing Club is a family friendly club and new members will be given a warm welcome. Come along and see what we have to offer at our free Open Day. If you wish to go out on the water for a taster session please wear old clothes and trainers and bring a towel and change of clothes as you may get wet. We will provide you with a buoyancy aid. There will also be a BBQ and refreshments on sale. For ages 6 - 96yrs. Tours, Sailing Tasters and Enrolment available,
| Start |
11:00 on 18 May, 2013 |
| Finish |
16:00 on 18 May, 2013 |
| Location |
Cransley Sailing Club, Club House, Eagle Lane, Thorpe Malsor, Northamptonshire, NN14 1PR, www.cransley.org.uk |
| Contact |
Rhiain Bevan |
| Tel No |
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| E-mail |
commodore@cransley.org.uk |
| Website |
www.cransley.org.uk |
North West Region
Hollingworth Lake Big Water Festival
Inspired to try a new sport and social scene, then come to our Open Day and see what sailing on Hollingworth Lake can offer. See a range of boats, visit our clubhouse and facilities. Bring some waterproofs, suitable shoes, a towel and have a low cost sailing session in one of our training or racing dinghies. Find out how Stuart Bithell learnt to sail at Hollingworth Lake and then went on to win Olympic silver in 2012. Come and take a closer look. For 11 - 70+ year olds.
| Start |
10:00 on 28 Apr, 2013 |
| Finish |
16:00 on 28 Apr, 2013 |
| Location |
Hollingworth Lake Sailing Club, Lake Bank, Littleborough, Lancashire, OL15 0DQ, www.hlsc.org.uk |
| Contact |
Martin Watts |
| Tel No |
01706 378723 |
| E-mail |
info@hlsc.org.uk |
| Website |
www.hlsc.org.uk |
'Have a Go' Open Day
Come and join us for a fun filled day to see what the club has to offer. Taster sessions and demonstrations available throughout the day. Ages 5 to 90. Tours and sailing available. Please visit www.llsc.org.uk
| Start |
10:00 on 04 May, 2013 |
| Finish |
15:00 on 04 May, 2013 |
| Location |
Leigh and Lowton Sailing Club, Green Lane, Off Sandy Lane, Lowton, Greater Manchester |
| Contact |
Cathy Partington |
| Tel No |
07779 791307 |
| E-mail |
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| Website |
www.llsc.org.uk |
South East Region
Annual Open Day
HPYC will be holding their annual open day. Welcoming all to our family friendly sailing club. Offering Dinghy cruising and racing for all ages and abilities. Lowest membership rates on the North Kent coast and able to offer RYA Training using a variety of club owned boats. Tours, Dinghy Tasters and Enrolment available. See www.hpyc.org.uk
| Start |
11:00 on 11 May, 2013 |
| Finish |
16:00 on 11 May, 2013 |
| Location |
Hampton Pier Yacht Club, Spa Esplanade, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 8EP |
| Contact |
Hampton Pier Yacht Club |
| Tel No |
01227 364749 |
| E-mail |
secretary@hpyc.org.uk |
| Website |
www.hpyc.org.uk |
Have-A-Go day
Try the thrills and spills of the sport with Lancing SC sailors. Bring old shoes, a swimsuit, a towel and a change of clothes. We provide buoyancy aids. Excellent membership offers on the day only, plus free hot drink and biscuits! Simply unmissable.
| Start |
12:00 on 29 Jun, 2013 |
| Finish |
17:00 on 29 Jun, 2013 |
| Location |
Lancing Sailing Club, Shopsdam Road, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 8ES |
| Contact |
Isabelle Jackson |
| Tel No |
01273 703512 |
| E-mail |
info@lancingsc.org.uk |
| Website |
www.lancingsc.org.uk |
Have-A-Go day
Try the thrills and spills of the sport with Lancing SC sailors. Bring old shhoes, a swimsuit, a towel and a change of clothes. We provide buoyancy aids. Excellent membership offers on the day only, plus free hot drink and biscuits! Simply unmissable.
| Start |
12:00 on 17 Aug, 2013 |
| Finish |
17:00 on 17 Aug, 2013 |
| Location |
Lancing Sailing Club, Shopsdam Road, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 8ES |
| Contact |
Isabelle Jackson |
| Tel No |
01273 703512 |
| E-mail |
info@lancingsc.org.uk |
| Website |
www.lancingsc.org.uk |
Southern Region
SailTime Membership
SailTime membership allows you to enjoy the benefits of sailing but without all the costs and worries of your own boat. Here at SailTime Poole we have a Beneteau Oceanis 343 and a 37 available for flexible memberships - so whether it's weekend, weekday or evening use we have something to suit your needs and pocket. Membership includes, maintenance, insurance and mooring fees, fuel and gas. Tours and Sailing Tasters available. For 18yrs +
LTSC Open Day
Discover the wide range of sailing opportunities on offer at Lymington Town Sailing Club. Meet Club members and find out about our year round racing and cruising programmes in Dinghies, Yachts and Motor Boats. Learn about opportunities for young sailors and families as well as our range of RYA training courses. You can also talk to us about our extensive social calender and take a tour of our club house and facilities. Tours and Sailing tasters available. See www.ltsc.co.uk
| Start |
10:00 on 21 Apr, 2013 |
| Finish |
16:00 on 21 Apr, 2013 |
| Location |
Lymington Town Sailing Club, Bath Road, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 3SE |
| Contact |
Richard Webb |
| Tel No |
01590 674514 |
| E-mail |
richard@ltsc.co.uk |
| Website |
www.ltsc.co.uk |
South West Region
Open Weekend
SailTime Membership allows you to enjoy the benefits of Sailing, but without all the costs and worries of owning your own boat. SailTime Plymouth have brand new Beneteau Ocean 34 available forflexible memberships - so whether it's weekends, weekdays or evening use we have something to suit your needs and your pocket. Membership includes, maintenance, insurance and mooring fees, fuel and gas. Sailing Tasters and Tours available. For 18yrs +
Taster Day
Taster Day is our Open Day when all the club's training fleet of Gulls and Wanderers will be on the water to give anyone and everyone a chance to sail, either for the first time or to re-live memories of their youth. The Club boats will be helmed by RYA Instructors and experienced club sailors. There is no charge for the experience, just come along and enjoy yourselves. Refreshments will be available all day from the Galley. Sailing Tasters available see www.fossc.org.uk
| Start |
11:00 on 18 May, 2013 |
| Finish |
17:00 on 18 May, 2013 |
| Location |
Frampton on Severn Sailing Club, Water Lane, Frampton on Severn, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 7DZ |
| Contact |
Geoff Coxe |
| Tel No |
01452 527409 |
| E-mail |
contact@fossc.org.uk |
| Website |
www.fossc.org.uk |
Thames Valley Region
Family Open Day
A chance for the family to look at our club, meet some members and try a sail. Sailing provides outdoor exercise, fun and a chance to learn new skills. Sailing Taster - Weather permitting. See http://www.islandsailingclub.co.uk/ for more details.
Open Day
Maidenhead Sailing Club offers a warm welcome to new members. Come and sail on our 51 acre lake with fine views over open country side. We offer sailing every week of the year with a full season of events for you to join in. We are a family friendly club with a strong junior section. Sail your own boat or hire one of the club's boats, we have over 20 to choose from to suit all abilities
| Start |
10:30 on 06 May, 2013 |
| Finish |
16:00 on 06 May, 2013 |
| Location |
Maidenhead Sailing Club, Lakeside, Summerleaze Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 8HZ |
| Contact |
Julie Maidment |
| Tel No |
01628 629172 |
| E-mail |
julie.maidment@btinternet.com |
| Website |
www.maidenheadsc.org.uk |
Sail for Free
Sail with an experienced helm or have a go yourself! Chances to win free sailing lessons or free 2013 membership. Refreshments available all day. All safety aids provided, but do bring a change of clothes and suitable footwear. Tours, Sailing Tasters and Powerboat Tasters available. No need to book, for age 8 to 80. See www.kingsmeadsc.org.uk.
| Start |
11:00 on 11 May, 2013 |
| Finish |
16:00 on 11 May, 2013 |
| Location |
Kingsmead Sailing Club, Datchet Road, Horton near Slough, Berkshire, SL3 9QE |
| Contact |
Rob Fairhurst |
| Tel No |
07809610313 |
| E-mail |
publicity@kingsmeadsc.org.uk |
| Website |
www.kingsmeadsc.org.uk |
West Midlands Region
Public Open Day
Visitors can be taken out for a free sail around the lake and can have a look around the club and grounds. RYA Level one course starts in May and there is also the Super Sailors children's club on alternate Saturdays. See www.tamworthsc.co.uk Age 8 and above, Sailing Tasters and Enrolment available
| Start |
10:00 on 20 Apr, 2013 |
| Finish |
15:00 on 20 Apr, 2013 |
| Location |
Tamworth Sailing Club, Kingsbury Water Park, Bodymoor Heath, North Warwickshire, B78 2IN |
| Contact |
Hugh Nethercot |
| Tel No |
01827 712963 |
| E-mail |
hugh.nethercot@gmail.com |
| Website |
www.tamworthsc.co.uk |
Come Sailing
If you have sailed before or if you are thinking of taking up this exhilarating sport, for general cruising or racing then come along and join us for our open day. We are a small friendly club and welcome all ages and abilities. As a recognised RYA Training Centre we have courses available for children and adults, so bring the family. Sailing Tasters and Enrolment available. See www.rdsc.org.uk
| Start |
14:00 on 18 May, 2013 |
| Finish |
16:00 on 18 May, 2013 |
| Location |
Rugby & Daventry Sailing Club, Drayton Reservior, Ashby Road, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 0SG |
| Contact |
Paul Morrice |
| Tel No |
07799404603 |
| E-mail |
Pmmorrice@aol.com |
| Website |
www.rdsc.org.uk |
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