useful information

Race Duty Guidance

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Novice Induction to Sea Sailing

Once you have completed your novice course it’s time to think about regular sea sailing to improve your skills. Here is some guidance to help you.

Novice Induction & Sea Sailing Transition March 2018

Club Lasers

There are 2 club lasers for you to use; a dark blue one fitted with a radial rig and a magnolia one with a full rig. Other laser sailors will be more than happy to help you set up your boat. These guides have been put together to help you get started and understand the principles of rigging a laser:

Laser 1 Tuning Guide

Magnolia Club Laser Rigging Guide

Useful links

Here are some useful links to help you further on what to wear, terminology, rigging tips, what to look for when buying a boat, how to sail faster and boats for sale.

Don’t forget that the Sailing Committee and any other regular sailor at the club will be happy to help. Never be afraid to ask if you are not sure!

The Ultimate Guide of What to Wear: https://www.coastwatersports.co.uk/blog/dinghy-sailing-ultimate-guide-wear/

Wetsuit Buying Guide: https://www.coastwatersports.co.uk/blog/wetsuit-buying-guide/

Where to Buy Sailing Gear: https://www.wetsuitoutlet.co.uk/wetsuits-cx-1.html

https://www.roostersailing.com/Clothing.htm

The sailing club has buoyancy aids for use by members

A Beginner's Guide to Dinghy Sailing: https://www.neilson.co.uk/beach/activities/dinghy-sailing/articles/beginners-guide

Winning the Start – Essential Skills for Dinghy Sailing: http://thefinalbeat.com/categories/starting/winning-start-essential-skills-dinghy-sailing#videos

Boats for Sail: https://sailingdinghies.apolloduck.co.uk/listings.phtml?cid=106&sti=24

Increasing Upwind Speed - Self Coaching Tips with Penny Clark - Single & Double Hander: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulXTIOiNJ40