There are a series of Thursday evening armchair sailing events starting again next week on the 19th January. Check out the calendar on the website or keep an eye on our Facebook page to see the dates. The program is as follows –
The club is keen to encourage members back into sailing activity after the disruption of the last couple of years. The committee is arranging a series of free Armchair Sailing events to encourage members to meet each other, make plans for enjoying sailing and build confidence ready for when the season starts in April.
The programme is a mix of socials and coaching aimed at getting members into the routine that Thursday Evening is for sailing. The aim is for sociable and fun sessions, so just come and enjoy your club and meet up with like minded sailors. There will be a separate novice start on Thursday evening.
Please express interest in attending to assist the organisers with catering and preparation. If you would like to help or contribute also make yourself known to James Harcourt (Rear Commodore) or Mike Riley (Treasurer).
The hot food will be simple fare such as chilli or stew. Heating will be on in the clubhouse, so save on your food and energy bills.
Programme
Thursday 19 Jan 19.30 to 21.30 Cruising with Tidal Diamonds. Talk with photos and videos of the cruising group adventures. Presenter Mike Burke. Hot food and refreshments provided.
Thursday 16 Feb 19.30 to 21.30 An Evening of Mind Games: fun for all ages.
Organiser Mervyn Clark. Hot food and refreshments provided.
2 March to 30 March 19.00 to 21.00 Couch to Competent Sailor.
A series of four evenings aimed at novices or folks whose knowledge/skills are rusty and would appreciate a refresher, covering everything you need to know to get out on the water. The goal is to bring you to a standard where you are confident enough to enjoy joining in fun racing on a Thursday evening and in doing so remove barriers to you getting on the water. Some material will be relevant to recreational sailing and cruising, so even if racing is not your thing, come along and learn how to sail better and chat to folks about your goals. Details of the content of each evening are being finalised and will be published, see below.
We are very fortunate to have excellent race coaches in our membership and Andrew Frost and Chris Jones have volunteered to deliver the indoor coaching sessions, supported by others. There will be open discussion sessions and opportunities to ask your questions or chat with more experienced members.
30th March.18.30 to 20.30 Weather and daylight permitting the final evening will be a practical session with a boat on shore looking at rigging a boat, sail setting and trim.