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• 24-08 Spinnaker Training & Sail Trimming (Deposit)

  • Start
    02 Aug 2024
  •  
    16:00
  • End
    04 Aug 2024
  •  
    16:00
  • Location
    HPYC, SO31 4JD
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    24-08 Spinnaker Training & Sail Trimming (Deposit)

  Is flying a spinnaker difficult?

  Would you like to experience the power  & acceleration?

  Come and join us to find out just how easy it is.

  This is obviously weather dependent.

  Pray to Zephyrus for good winds :)

  The full price for the weekend is  expected to be around £320 with a crew of four and a club skipper.

  An initial non-refundable deposit of £50 is required to secure your place on this trip.

  Trip Difficulty: Level 2  An explanation of this and more information about booking trips is on the website under About Us/Cruising
  

  To register for any event, you will need to be a Member or Introductory Member. To register for Introductory Membership click here.

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• 24-08 Spinnaker Training & Sail Trimming (Balance)

  • Start
    02 Aug 2024
  •  
    16:01
  • End
    04 Aug 2024
  •  
    16:00
  • Location
    HPYC, SO31 4JD

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  23-08 Spinnaker Training (Balance)

  

  Members who have already paid a deposit should sign up to this event to pay their balance.  The full price for the weekend is £409.00 so a balance of £359.00 will be requested when you register using the crew registration code you will be sent by email.

  Trip Difficulty: Level 2  An explanation of this and more information about booking trips is on the website under About Us/Cruising 
  
  Please Note:

  A refundable security deposit of £3000.00, payable at handover will be required to cover any damage expenses.

  This is shared between all the crew, and will be returned to you after the event has successfully completed, less any costs incurred.

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• 24-09 Master & Commander (Deposit)

  • Start
    16 Aug 2024
  •  
    16:00
  • End
    18 Aug 2024
  •  
    16:00
  • Location
    Solent
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  24-09 Master & Commander (Deposit)

  Thinking of doing your Day Skipper Practical Exam in 2024?

  Why not try out being a skipper for the day?

  Plan the whole weekend’s trip, food, logistics etc, or take it day by day and share it with fellow crew members.

  You'll have a club skipper with you, keeping an eye out.

  Or just come along for the ride.

  The full price for the weekend is expected to be around £320 with a crew of four and a club skipper.

  An initial non-refundable deposit of £100 is required to secure your place on this trip.

  Trip Difficulty: Level 1.  An explanation of this and more information about booking trips is on the website under About Us/Cruising
  

  To register for any event, you will need to be a Member or Introductory Member. To register for Introductory Membership click here.

  Please Note:

  A refundable security deposit of £3000.00, payable at handover, will be required to cover any damage expenses.

  This is shared between all the crew, and will be returned to you after the event has successfully completed, less any costs incurred.

  
  

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• 24-10 Mid week Cruise to Normandy (Deposit)

  • Start
    01 Sep 2024
  •  
    18:00
  • End
    06 Sep 2024
  •  
    13:00
  • Location
    Solent Yacht Charter, Pontoon F48, Endeavour Quay, Gosport, PO12 1AH
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    24-10 Mid week Cruise to Normandy (Deposit)

  A five day trip to Normandy and its choice of many marinas & harbours..

  Cherbourg, St Vaast, Ouisterham, Honfleur... the choice is yours.

  Slightly more adventurous, this trip will require night passages, and somewhat more advanced planning than our usual Solent weekends.

  The full price for the week is expected to be around £340 with a crew of four and a club skipper.

  An initial non-refundable deposit of £50 is required to secure your place on this trip.

  Trip Difficulty: Level 3  An explanation of this and more information about booking trips is on the website under About Us/Cruising
  

  To register for any event, you will need to be a Member or Introductory Member. To register for Introductory Membership click here.

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• Club Summer BBQ

  • When
    08 Sep 2024
  •  
    13:00 - 18:00
  • Location
    Maidenhead, in a member's garden.

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  Club Summer BBQ  Sunday 8th Sept 1pm

  

  Come and enjoy a summer afternoon BBQ in a member's garden in Maidenhead.  The menu will be beef burger, sausage, chicken leg and salad.  Vegetarians can be served suitable food for the same cost.

  There will also be a dessert but bring your own drinks.  Bring your own seafaring tales of course!

  Places are limited so, first come, first served.  The cost is £20 per head.

  Open to club members.  Maximum of 20 people.

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• 24-11 Dodecanese (Deposit)

  • Start
    05 Oct 2024
  •  
    16:00
  • End
    12 Oct 2024
  •  
    09:00
  • Location
    Kos Marina, G.Papandreou Ave.
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  24-11 Dodecanese (Deposit)

  

  A week long sail around the Dodecanese archipelago.

  This sailing holiday is a great choice for keen sailors who want to explore some lesser known Greek islands and enjoy more sunshine than anywhere else in Greece.
  

  This one needs to be booked early.

  The full price for the trip is estimated to be around £590 with a crew of four and a club skipper, but exact prices won't be known until we have yachts filled.

  You will have to make and pay for your own travel arrangements.

  An initial non-refundable deposit of £100 is required to secure your place on this trip

  Trip Difficulty: Level 2. An explanation of this and more information about booking trips is on the website under About Us/Cruising
  

  To register for any event, you will need to be a Member or Introductory Member. To register for Introductory Membership click here.

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• 24-11 Dodecanese (Balance)

  • Start
    05 Oct 2024
  •  
    16:01
  • End
    12 Oct 2024
  •  
    09:00
  • Location
    Kos Marina, G.Papandreou Ave. Pier D

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  24-11 Dodecanese (Balance)

  

  Members who have already paid a deposit should sign up to this event to pay their balance.  The full price for the week is £540 so a balance of £440 will be requested when you register using the crew registration code you will be sent by email.

  You will have to make and pay for your own travel arrangements.

  There is a compulsory additional fee of approx. €150 payable on handover at the base for a starter pack.

  Greek authorities now insist on Skippers holding a valid RYA Coastal certificate, or an ICC, with a photograph. An RYA Day Skipper is no longer enough.

  
  

  
  

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• 24-12 Buoy Hunt / Master Chef (Deposit)

  • Start
    01 Nov 2024
  •  
    16:00
  • End
    03 Nov 2024
  •  
    16:00
  • Location
    Solent
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  24-12 Buoy Hunt / Master Chef (Deposit)

  The last trip of the year :(

  A sort of orienteering treasure hunt.

  Buoy to buoy navigation under sail.

  Use the wind and tide to visit as many buoys as you can around the Solent.

  Plus cook a spectacular 5 star, Michelin style, haute-cuisine meal for your crew-mates on a gimballed, two ring, no grill oven.

  Spag Bol, Lasagne & Chili con Carne are strictly off limits!

  The full price for the weekend is expected to be around £220 with a crew of four and a club skipper.

  An initial non-refundable deposit of £100 is required to secure your place on this trip.

  Trip Difficulty: Level 1  An explanation of this and more information about booking trips is on the website under About Us/Cruising
  

  To register for any event, you will need to be a Member or Introductory Member.

  To register for Introductory Membership click here.

  Please Note:

  A refundable security deposit of £3000.00, payable at handover will be required to cover any damage expenses.

  This is shared between all the crew, and will be returned to you after the event has successfully completed, less any costs incurred.

  
  

  
  

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• RYA Essential Navigation Theory Course 2024

  • Start
    16 Nov 2024
  • End
    26 Jan 2025
  • Location
    ISLAND BARN RESERVOIR SAILING CLUB, Ray Rd, Molesey, West Molesey KT8 2LF
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  RYA Essential Navigation Course 

  Duration 2 Days, at a date to be determined in late 2024 or early 2025.

  The course will be run in conjunction with Island Barn Sailing Club at their club house

  Member Cost: £125

  Non Member Cost: £145 (This includes 6 months temporary membership)

  No payment will be taken at this time, I will contact those who sign up for payment.

  This course is a basic introduction to navigation and safety for anyone new to boating: sailors, powerboaters, sea anglers, divers and boatmasters. Also useful for experienced dinghy and keelboat sailors and inshore racers.

  There is no prior experience required to undertake this course.

  The material covered includes:

  Charts and publications, safety, buoyage, tides, navigation, pilotage, rules of the road, anchoring, weather forecasts and passage planning.

  After completing the course you should have basic knowledge of navigation and safety.

  The course includes all the materials you will need to complete it.

  You will need to bring your lunch, notepad and pen.

   

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• RYA Day Skipper Theory - register interest

  • Start
    11 Jan 2025
  • End
    02 Feb 2025
  • Location
    ISLAND BARN RESERVOIR SAILING CLUB
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    11

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  RYA Day Skipper Theory - Sign up for interest .  Dates will be finalised in the autumn

  Have you run out of things to do and want to enhance your sailing skills?

  Do you want to get your navigation skills ready for when you can get back on the water?

  The course is run over 3 weekends so no holiday needs to be taken to complete the course.

  Do you prefer instructor led rather than internet only?

  The price for this course is £325 for members and £345 for non members.

  To sign up click this link:RYA Day Skipper Theory

  
  

  What’s included: Two RYA practice charts The RYA Day Skipper course notes The RYA Day Skipper course exercises RYA Day Skipper assessment RYA Day Skipper certification on successful completion	What’s Covered: General seamanship Navigation ·      Tidal Streams ·      Passage Planning ·      Tidal heights ·      Collision regulations ·      Electronic navigation ·      Weather ·      Buoyage

  
  

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• RYA Yacht Master Theory - register interest

  • Start
    01 Feb 2025
  • End
    09 Mar 2025
  • Location
    ISLAND BARN RESERVOIR SAILING CLUB
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  RYA Yacht Master Theory - The dates in early 2025 will be finalised in the autumn, register your interest and we will contact you about best dates

  Have you run out of things to do and want to enhance your sailing skills?

  Do you want to get your Yacht Master theory completed ready for when you can get back on the water?

  Do you prefer instructor led rather than internet only?

  We are running this over 3 weekends.  You can complete this course without having to take any holidays.

  The price for this course is £330 for members and £350 for non members.

  Click on this link to register. RYA Yacht Master Theory

  
  

  What’s included: Two RYA practice charts The RYA Yacht Master course notes The RYA Yacht Master course exercises RYA Yacht Master assessment RYA Yacht Master certification on successful completion	What’s Covered: Position The Magnetic Compass Tides Lights Pilotage GNSS and Chart Plotters Echo Sounders Logs (speed & distance) Deck Log Meteorology Tidal Streams Passage Planning Safety at Sea Rules of the Road Navigation in Restricted Visibiity Marine Environment  Buoyage

  
  

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