Budworth Sailing Club

We will be running two additional training courses in August, both led by Luke Shaw.

Start to Race 16-18th August. For those who are new, or relatively new, to racing- we will cover The  Start Line, sailing upwind, downwind racing, tactics, boat speed and much more! Open to under 18’s who are already racing  or are at RYA level 4. Details below

Beginners course 20-21st August - for those with little or no sailing exerience who are at least 8yrs old and can swim confidently. We will cover all the basics to get you on the water. Details above

Both courses are open to non-members, but it is cheaper to do it as a member! If you would like to join BSC in order to do the course (and we’d love you to stay). Please complete the membership and enrolment forms below.

If you are already a member and have given me (Sarah T) the enrolment forms, you STILL need to let me know your definite intention to attend (or otherwise) by 9th August .

DON’T DALLY, places are limited!

Here is the enrolment form.    Please print it out and return to me by post or in person (how retro!)

If you wish to join, here is the membership application form (below on the right) . Don’t worry the proposer and seconder, we’ll sort that out.

Our annual Pirate Party, barbeque and Camp Over will be on 16/17th July. A great event for all Juniors and the young at heart, don’t miss it!

Junior Sailing Co-ordinator: Sarah Tyson, tel: 0161 439 4768 / 07810562538
Email: Sarah Tyson

Budworth Sailing Club aims to provide a fun and sociable learning environment where Juniors can learn to sail and improve their skills to whatever level suits them best. We are a RYA VOLVO Racing Club and a member of Cheshire’s Schools and Youth Sailing and Canoeing Association (SYSCA) which is a RYA training establishment. As such, we are recognised as having achieved high standards of coaching and training from beginners to racing at club and national level.

 During the 2011 season, the club will run regular training sessions following the RYA Junior/Youth Sailing Scheme to develop skills and knowledge.

For more experienced sailors, there will be race training sessions to support progression to the club’s racing programme , open meetings and, for the really keen, selection in RYA Zone/National Squads.

Attendees of the training sessions need to be members of BSC and it is expected that they will have their own boats. However, we have some Optimists and Toppers that can be hired while you decide whether you like sailing and/or the type of boats before committing to a purchase.

Progressors group: For youngsters who can at least sail a triangular course, starting with a two-day refresher course on 7th/8th May and weekly sessions thereafter on Sunday mornings:Progressors Course Cost: £30 per child and £45 for two children. £15 boat hire.

Beginners group: “Start to Sail” Course (RYA level 1-2) on 28th/29th May and weekly sessions thereafter on Sunday mornings: Beginners Course  Cost: £30 per child, £45 for two children. £15 boat hire.

After their starting course, beginners and progressors will continue to work through the RYA training schedule with weekly sessions on Sunday mornings until the October half term with a break over the August Summer holidays.

Details of the Junior Sailing Calendar are here: juniors_calendar_2011
Costs: £25 per child for each series - that is the Summer series (May-July) and the Autumn Series (Sept-October). £40 for two children in the same family. £20 for boat hire (per boat) per series.

Racers group: For anyone aged under 18 years who has completed RYA level 4 or is racing regularly Starting with a 3 day “Start to Race course” August 16-18th with a camp over. Then race training before the Saturday racing (10am-1pm) - with the expectation that attendees will stay on for the racing on Saturday. After the course, the training will be every couple of weeks until October half term and then monthly through the colder months until next Easter. Further details to follow; contact Sarah Tyson.

To enrole in any course, click the icon and then print off the form:

A “Two-man Boats” and “Sailing with Spinnakers” session later in the year for folk who want to try a different type of boat and the delights of the 3rd sail. Date: to be confirmed

GENERAL INFORMATION

• The minimum age to participate is 8 years old and children need to be confident swimmers.
•  All training will be in Optimists or Toppers, except the two-man boat course which will be in Fevas or Mirrors and the race training which will be in any BSC adopted junior class
• Bacon (or egg for veggies) butties will be served as last year.
• Be here for 9.00am, rigged and ready for 9.30am. Sessions finish at 12.30pm.
• Parents are responsible for supervision of their children outside the training sessions. If you are not able to be present during the training session, then it is your responsibility to ensure that a responsible person agrees to supervise your child.
• A buoyancy aid must be worn at all times, when on the water or jetties. We do have a small supply of children?s buoyancy aids that can be borrowed if you don?t have your own.
• Staying warm is an important factor in enjoying sailing! If you only sail when the weather is good, T-shirt, shorts and old trainers will do, although it always a good idea to have waterproof coat/top and over-trousers to hand for the changeable Summer weather. For those who are not just fair weather sailors, you need to consider a spray top, wetsuit and wet suit boots. A warm hat and gloves are also considered essential by many. If you don?t have a wetsuit, bring a set of clothes and shoes to travel in and two warm sets of clothes to sail in (eg fleece or tracksuit bottoms and beach shoes/ trainers that can get wet) so that you can get changed and carry on sailing if you get wet early on in the session. Swim wear and towel are also needed. Sunglasses are a good idea when the sun is bright.
• The sun is stronger when on the water than on land, so plenty of sun block is also a good idea.

OTHER DELIGHTS FOR 2011

• May 17th at 7.30pm, BSC club house Racing rules evening - come and get your head around it all, or brush up on a few sneaky tricks.
• July Sat 2nd ON BOARD festival, Pilkington SC
• July 17th/18th Mid-Summer Pirate Party Camp Over
• Saturday September 24th SYSCA Regatta
• Mid-October Laying up supper and prize giving.

Junior Training - Courses for both Beginners and Progressors.

You can train for RYA Level 1+2 on the Beginners course, and up to RYA Level 3/4 on the Progressors Course.

Click the thumbnails to see the details:

To enrol, print off this form:

And click the “read More…” link to see the Calendar for Junior Training 2011:

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