Activities and Events 2010

Yachting Opportunities

June 11th – 14th on John’s yacht KIR, Hunter 272.

Channel crossing to Boulogne, good training value and mile building. Full details and booking: Contact John Norman

Sept 12th - 18th on UKSA’s Super yacht “Outreach”

Good training opportunity, RYA Day Skipper practical, Comp Crew and start yachting certificate, good sea experience. Possible visit to Channel Islands. Contact: John Norman

Oct 22nd – 24th on Jenny’s 32ft Sadler Yacht, Niobe.

Solent/Isle of Wight. Full details and bookings: Contact Jenny

Racing Opportunities

Drascombe Rally at Pitsford

Wednesday June 2nd - Thursday 3rd, 2010

Join in the fun with our own boats. Contact Jenny for details

Access World Championships 6th - 11th June 2010

This important event will be held at Rutland Sailing Club and further details, including rules and booking forms, are available on the Access Class Association (UK) website.

Information about training and our participation can be obtained from:

• Dave Mabbutt
• Roy Child
• Allan Henson

Sailability Summer Challenge, Every Friday in June, July and August

Two back to back races, 1st Race 2.00pm

Access Traveller Trophy meeting at Pitsford, Sat 10th July

Your chance to pit your skills against other Access sailors from around the UK

For further details of other Access Traveller Trophy meetings see: www.accessclass.org.uk/sspage-events-traveller_trophy-traveller_trophy.html

Sailing Opportunities

Squibb Sailing at Rutland Water

• Saturday June 12th 2010
• Sunday September 12th 2010

Stable keelboats with help provided to launch and sail on this magnificent water.

Contact Pete Shuttleworth. email:peteshuttleworth123@btinternet.com

Norfolk Broads Sailing Holiday 11th - 17th July 2010

Staying at the NANCY OLDFIELD TRUST (NEAR Barton Broad)

Sailing a wide variety of boats (Falmouth Bass Boat, Yoeman, Randmere), canoeing, fishing , bird watching ,walking & sightseeing available. Enjoyment a must!

• Dates :- Sunday pm 11th July to Saturday am 17th July (or any days between)
• Travel:- Easiest by car – ample parking – car sharing usual
• Cost (excluding travel): - £25 per person per day or part thereof (£150 per week) plus food kitty.
• Accommodation:- We stay in a fully accessible bungalow with shared bedrooms – self catering. We share catering for meals – everyone has a job!

Further information & booking contact Mary Spacey

Plas Menai Residential weekend, Friday October 29th-31st

A chance to sail a wide range of dinghies and keelboats in North Wales

Contact Grant Wilson for details

Training Opportunities

RYA Shorebased Training

Costs cover books, hall, admin etc. Tuition is free. Contact Jenny for details

Pre-Season Briefings

• Fri March 26th
• Sat March 27th
• Mon March 29th

Sail Training Weekends

• 10th & 11th April 2010: Kick start the season with a new skill or refine your old ones. Gain an RYA cert. Contact Allan Henson
• 18th & 19th September 2010: Put that season of practice to good use and gain an RYA cert. Contact Allan Henson

Huge Range of training opportunities available according to demand including

• RYA Courses, Levels 1 & 2
• Advanced Modules
• Assistant instructor conversion courses – capsizeable / non-capsizeable
• Specially designed sessions to meet YOUR needs
• Skills updates
• Practice sessions – supervised as necessary
• Taster sessions in a range of activities

If you aren’t sure what the best choice is for you feel free to contact one of our senior instructors to discuss the best options for you

Dinghy or Keelboat Instructor Course

An intense six day course taking place over two weekends in April

Sat 10th, Sun 11th, Mon 12th, Fri 16th, Sat 17th and Sun 18th

Contact Jenny for details

PowerboatTraining

Power Boat and Safety Boat courses:

• Sat May 22nd - 23rd
• Sat Aug 14th - 15th

Contact Grant Wilson or Allan Henson for details.