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West Oxfordshire Sailing Club
PROGRAMME 2021
Photo: J P Williams
General Race Information Programme of Events
Start times unless stated otherwise in the table below March 2021 Check website for COVID Restrictions
Morning Races 12:00 Evening Races April & August 19:00 DATE RACE 1 RACE 2 RACE 3 WED
Afternoon Race 1 14:00 May – July 19:15 Sat 6th Boat Maintenance Assessment Day
Afternoon Race 2 15:30 Winter start times 11:30 & 13:30 Sun 7th Transom (1) Spring (1) Warm Up (1)
Sun 14th Transom (2) Spring (2) Warm Up (2)
Handicap Fleet Division Sat 20th Boat Maintenance Day
Fast …. Wayfarer (1102) and faster Slow …. Yardstick above 1102 Sun 21st Transom (3) Spring (3) Warm Up (3)
Sun 28th BST starts Transom (4) Spring (4) Warm Up (4)
Race Name Number Race Type
April 2021
Warm Up 3 out of 4 General Handicap
Transom 3 out of 4 Single Handed and Crewed DATE RACE 1 RACE 2 RACE 3 WED
Spring 3 out of 4 Fast and Slow Sun 4th Easter Egg Races Easter Egg Races Easter Egg Races
Easter Egg Races 2 out of 3 General Handicap Wed 7th Evening 1 (1)
Evening 1 6 out of 11 Single start, single finish from which a result for G/H, Sun 11th Blenheim 1 Blenheim 2 Blenheim 3
Fast and Slow will be taken Wed 14th Evening 1 (2)
D. Minty 2 out of 3 General Handicap Sat 17th Wayfarer/Wanderer Open Day 1
Specials 2 out of 3 Personal Handicap (starts at 14:00) Sun 18th Wayfarer/Wanderer Open Day 2
Blenheim 2 out of 3 General Handicap Sun 18th Sprint Series 1
Pursuit 3 out of 4 90 minute race Wed 21st Evening 1 (3)
General Handicap 1 4 out of 7 General Handicap
Sat 24th RYA Pre-Season training briefing for adults & juniors 14:00
Solo Fleet racing 4 out of 7 Class Racing
Sun 25th Pursuit (1) Pursuit (2)
Summer 5 out of 8 Single Handed and Crewed
Wed 28th Evening 1 (4)
WOSC Regatta (Sat) 2 out of 3 General Handicap
WOSC Regatta (Sun) 2 out of 3 General Handicap May 2021
WOSC Regatta (Overall) 5 out of 6 General Handicap
DATE RACE 1 RACE 2 RACE 3 WED
Evening 2 6 out of 10 Single start, single finish from which a result for G/H, S/H
and Crewed will be taken Sat 1st RYA training for adults and juniors
Midsummer Night Race 1 boat/team General Handicap team race 4 hrs duration Start at 20:00 finish at 24:00 Sun 2nd Summer (1) Summer (2) Gen. Handicap 1 (1)
Junior Regatta TBD General Handicap start 11:00 (crews to be under 18 on the day) Solo 1
8 Hour Race 1 out of 1 General Handicap team race 8 hrs duration Start at 11:00 2 boats/team Wed 5th Evening 1 (5)
Midsummer 1 5 out of 9 Fast and Slow Sat 8th RYA Sailing School Level 1
Midsummer 2 5 out of 9 Single Handed and Crewed Sun 9th Swimming RYA Sailing School Level 1
General Handicap 2 4 out of 6 General Handicap Sun 9th Summer (3) Summer (4) Gen. Handicap 1 (2)
Wayfarer Fleet racing 4 out of 6 Class Racing Solo 2
Sprints Series 1 & 2 TBD Series of sprint races approx 10 mins Wed 12th Evening 1 (6)
Juniors 3 out of 5 General Handicap
Sat 15th RYA Sailing School Level 2
Autumn 1 3 out of 5 Single Handed and Crewed
Sun 16th Swimming RYA Sailing School Level 2
Autumn 2 3 out of 5 Fast and Slow
Sun 16th Summer (5) Summer (6) Gen. Handicap 1 (3)
Friendly 3 out of 4 General Handicap
Solo 3
Hardwick Hardship 1 out of 1 General Handicap race 4 hrs duration. Start at 11:30
Wed 19th Evening 1 (7)
Frostbite 1 5 out of 9 General Handicap 11:30 Start
Frostbite 2 5 out of 9 General Handicap 13:30 Start Sat 22nd RYA training for adults and juniors
Boxing Day Race 1 out of 1 General Handicap 12:00 Start Sun 23rd Swimming Summer (7) Summer (8) Gen. Handicap 1 (4)
Winter 1 5 out of 9 General Handicap 11:30 Start Solo 4
Winter 2 5 out of 9 General Handicap 13:30 Start Wed 26th Evening 1 (8)
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Programme of Events Programme of Events
May 2021 continued Check website for COVID Restrictions July 2021 continued Check website for COVID Restrictions
DATE RACE 1 RACE 2 RACE 3 WED DATE RACE 1 RACE 2 RACE 3 WED
Sat 29th RYA training for adults and juniors Mon 26th Start of Junior Sailing Week
Sun 30th Swimming Midsummer 1 (1) Midsummer 2 (1) Gen. Handicap 1 (5) Wed 28th Evening 2 (6)
Solo 5 Fri 30th End of Junior Sailing Week
Mon 31st WOSC Family Fun Day Sat 31st Junior Regatta
June 2021
August 2021
DATE RACE 1 RACE 2 RACE 3 WED
DATE RACE 1 RACE 2 RACE 3 WED
Wed 2nd Evening 1 (9)
Sun 1st Swimming Midsummer 1 (7) Midsummer 2 (7) Gen. Handicap 2 (4)
Sat 5th Solo Open Meeting
Wayfarer 4
Sun 6th Swimming Midsummer 1 (2) Midsummer 2 (2) Gen. Handicap 1 (6)
Wed 4th Evening 2 (7)
Solo 6
Sat 7th RYA training for adults and juniors
Wed 9th Evening 1 (10)
Sun 8th Swimming Midsummer 1 (8) Midsummer 2 (8) Gen. Handicap 2 (5)
Sat 12th WOSC Regatta
Wayfarer 5
Sun 13th Swimming WOSC Regatta
Wed 11th Evening 2 (8)
Wed 16th Evening 1 (11)
Sun 15th Swimming Midsummer 1 (9) Midsummer 2 (9) Gen. Handicap 2 (6)
Sat 19th Midsummer Night Race
Wayfarer 6
Sun 20th Swimming Midsummer 1 (3) Midsummer 2 (3) Gen. Handicap 1 (7)
Wed 18th Evening 2 (9)
Solo 7
Sat 21st RYA training for adults and juniors
Wed 23rd Evening 2 (1)
Sun 22nd Swimming Autumn 1 (1) Autumn 2 (1) Junior (1)
Sat 26th RYA training for adults and juniors
Friendly (1)
Sun 27th Swimming Midsummer 1 (4) Midsummer 2 (4) Gen. Handicap 2 (1)
Wed 25th Evening 2 (10)
Wayfarer 1
Sun 29th Swimming 8 Hour Race
Wed 30th Evening 2 (2)
July 2021 September 2021
DATE RACE 1 RACE 2 RACE 3 WED DATE RACE 1 RACE 2 RACE 3 WED
Sun 4th Swimming Midsummer 1 (5) Midsummer 2 (5) Gen. Handicap 2 (2) Sat 4th RYA training for adults and juniors
Wayfarer 2 Sun 5th Swimming Autumn 1 (2) Autumn 2 (2) Junior (2)
Wed 7th Evening 2 (3) Friendly (2)
Sat 10th RYA training for adults and juniors Sat 11th RYA Sailing School Level 1
Sun 11th Swimming Midsummer 1 (6) Midsummer 2 (6) Gen. Handicap 2 (3) Sat 11th WLYC 24 Hour Race
Wayfarer 3 Sun 12th Swimming WLYC 24 Hour Race
Wed 14th Evening 2 (4) Sun 12th RYA Sailing School Level 1
Sat 17th RYA Sailing School Level 1 Sun 12th Specials 1, 2 & 3
Sun 18th Swimming RYA Sailing School Level 1 Sat 18th RYA Sailing School Level 2
Sun 18th Pursuit 3 Pursuit 4 Sun 19th Swimming Autumn 1 (3) Autumn 2 (3) Junior (3)
Wed 21st Evening 2 (5) Friendly (3)
Sat 24th RYA Sailing School Level 2 Sun 19th RYA Sailing School Level 2
Sun 25th Swimming RYA Sailing School Level 2 Sun 19th Specials 1, 2 & 3
Sun 25th Sprint Series 2 Sun 26th Hardwick Hardship
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Programme of Events Helpful Faces
October 2021
DATE RACE 1 RACE 2 RACE 3 WED
Sun 3rd Autumn 1 (4) Autumn 2 (4) Junior (4)
Friendly (4)
Sat 9th Eric Twiname Team Racing Commodore Rear Commodore Hon Treasurer Hon Secretary
Michael Bellew J P Williams Mark Godden Sarah Williams
Sun 10th Eric Twiname Team Racing 07850 190076 07810 123112 01235 767889 07803 701763
commodore@wosc.org.uk john-paul@j-pw.co.uk treasurer@wosc.org.uk secretary@wosc.org.uk
Sun 10th Autumn 1 (5) Autumn 2 (5) Junior (5)
Friendly (5)
Sat 16th Firefly Open
Sun 17th D. Minty(1) D. Minty (2) D. Minty (3)
Sun 24th BST ends Frostbite 1 (1) Frostbite 2 (1)
Sun 31st Frostbite 1 (2) Frostbite 2 (2)
Child Protection Membership Secretary Sailing Secretary Harbour Master
Lisa Kinahan Michael Lewington Les Burton Matt Batterton
November 2021 01993 775155 01865 321202
membership@wosc.org.uk
07802 423930 07590 986522
childprotection@wosc.org.uk sailingsecretary@wosc.org.uk harbourmaster@wosc.org.uk
DATE RACE 1 RACE 2 RACE 3 WED
Sun 7th Frostbite 1 (3) Frostbite 2 (3)
Sun 13th Lightning Rum and Mince Pie Open Meeting
Sat 14th Frostbite 1 (4) Frostbite 2 (4)
Sun 21st Frostbite 1 (5) Frostbite 2 (5)
Sun 28th Frostbite 1 (6) Frostbite 2 (6) Sailing School Junior Training RYA Training Secretary Boatswain & Webmaster
Andrew Robson James Nicoll Naomi Richardson John Whiteside 07508 978167
07970 993338 07477 032241 training@wosc.org.uk bosun@wosc.org.uk
December 2021 sailingschool@wosc.org.uk james_nicoll@btinternet.com webmaster@wosc.org.uk
DATE RACE 1 RACE 2 RACE 3 WED
Sun 5th Frostbite 1 (7) Frostbite 2 (7)
Sun 12th Frostbite 1 (8) Frostbite 2 (8)
Sun 19th Frostbite 1 (9) Frostbite 2 (9)
Sat 26th Boxing Day Race
Social Secretary Bar Galley Co-ordinator Maintenance Co-ordinator
Nick Speller Rob Hoare Stig Topp-Jorgensen Andy Day
January 2022 07503 170160
social@wosc.org.uk
01865 880877
bar@wosc.org.uk
07762 204932
galley@wosc.org.uk
01993 772594
maintenance@wosc.org.uk
DATE RACE 1 RACE 2 RACE 3 WED
Sun 2nd Winter 1 (1) Winter 2 (1)
Sun 9th Winter 1 (2) Winter 2 (2)
Sun 16th Winter 1 (3) Winter 2 (3)
Sun 23rd Winter 1 (4) Winter 2 (4)
Sun 30th Winter 1 (5) Winter 2 (5) What’s on at WOSC Publicity Booking Secretary Open Water Swimming
Chris Abela Ben Burrows Sue Weinstock Stanley Ulijaszek
streaker1902@outlook.com 07887 655940 07763 813983 stanley.ulijaszek@anthro.ox.ac.uk
ben@holywellpress.com
February 2022 bookings@wosc.org.uk
DATE RACE 1 RACE 2 RACE 3 WED
Sailing Committee Hon Club Captain
Sun 6th Winter 1 (6) Winter 2 (6) Les Burton David Christensen
Sun 13th Winter 1 (7) Winter 2 (7) Stewart Eaton
Caroline Hollier
Sun 20th Winter 1 (8) Winter 2 (8) Tony Thresher
Roger Postbeschild
Sun 27th Winter 1 (9) Winter 2 (9) Committee Member Committee Member Alex Baxter
Andrew Turberfield Mark Peters
07795 208761
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WOSC 2021 WOSC 2021
Welcome from courses to WOSC members, both adults and uploads them to the website for all to see, the best and Ben Whiteside and Chris Bellew do a fantastic
the Commodore juniors, throughout the summer – look out for the results service of any sailing club in the country. job of mowing the extensive parklands. Please
dates and book your place. In addition we will be The team that supports the OOD are vital to ensure do get involved in helping, all the work is done by
promoting the sport of sailing outside the club by that all runs smoothly (and being an assistant members, generously giving their time.
offering weekend adult RYA level 1 & 2 courses to requires no specialist knowledge), so please look
We also work on club house maintenance projects
non-members who wish to learn to sail. For a one- out for your duty published in the newsletter and in
and outside projects including bank repairs, filling
off payment you can be taught to sail by our RYA- the members section of the website (you have to
in holes in the car park, up keep of the access road.
qualified volunteers to a recognised and certified login to find it) and make sure it is in your diary.
Contact: Ben Burrows: ben@holywellpress.com
standard and have temporary club membership for
Sarah Bolton
Galley
the rest of the year, with a view to becoming full Boat maintenance days
The club galley service aims to provide great food
members thereafter. See our website for details. Dates: Saturday 6 March
on Sundays. Volunteering to provide lunch is a
& Saturday 20 March
WOSC is a place for all the members to enjoy, lovely way to get to know people at the club and is
Time: 10:00 – 12:30
We look forward to the 2021 season after an but we all have equal responsibility for looking fun for the whole family. The menu is published on
unprecedented pandemic year and at the time of after it. Please maintain security by ensuring the the website and the lunch normally costs £3.00. A good opportunity for members who hire club
writing there are still coronavirus restrictions in entrance gate and door are kept locked and can Contact: Stig Topp-Jorgensen boats to put something back by helping with
place. Despite the crisis, the club remained open only be accessed by members with a swipe card. galley@wosc.org.uk their maintenance. The first of the two days will
for most of 2020, with sailing taking place and our Non-members can be signed in as guests, but be spent cleaning and checking the boats and
Winter working parties
RYA Sailing School teaching existing and joining please stick to the club rules on the number and creating a list of what needs attending to. The
Look out for the dates published in the newsletter.
members in a covid-secure environment. The frequency of visitors. Membership checks will second day is to fit any new parts and make sure
At WOSC we are blessed with beautiful grounds
year also saw the completion of the patio deck in continue next year so please do not be offended if the boats are ready for the new season.
and to keep them looking good we organise winter
front of the clubhouse and during the enforced you are asked to confirm your details.
working parties. This work has promoted wild Contact: John Whiteside:
quiet period the interior was redecorated. We have
Please look after this club like your own home flowers to grow and a walk round the lake is very Tel: 07508 978167
produced a full programme of sailing for the year,
and leave it as you would wish to find it. All of pleasant. In the summer Andy and Jack Day, John bosun@wosc.org.uk
which will be run in a safe and legal manner within
the activities we provide, the maintenance of the
whatever regulations pertain at the time; please
facilities and all the improvements over the last
keep an eye on the website or emails for any last
minute alterations.
few decades have come from the community of
volunteers that we try to embody. This allows us
WOSC Race Programme 2021
We anticipate that 2021 will be a busy year as to keep annual membership fees around the same
General Handicap Series
the restrictions are gradually relaxed and all the as the monthly cost of some gyms. Your help and
Single start for all competitors. Race length
club’s facilities resume operation. We aim to offer support is how the club has grown and succeeded
approximately 45 – 60 minutes.
events for serious and not-so-serious racers, plus over the past few decades and your continued
casual and recreational sailors, together with social enthusiasm will ensure that WOSC flourishes in Singlehanded Series
events for all the family. As we gear up to full the future. Series for singlehanded boats, including
speed, please remember that the club is entirely two-handed boats sailing singlehanded with
The race officer (OOD) and team
run by volunteers who give up their spare time to handicap adjustment. Singlehanded start
Club racing is run by members who give up their
make things happen; your help is needed too, both before crewed fleet.
time to ensure that the races are run efficiently
Graham Moore
by undertaking a minimal number of compulsory
duties and joining in whenever possible.
and effectively, providing a great course for the Crewed Series
conditions and a set of results that allows us to Series for two or three-handed, or more
Our RYA Sailing School and its team of volunteer celebrate or drown our sorrows in the bar after (where allowed by class rules). Start after
qualified instructors will again be delivering racing. Mark Peters checks all the results and singlehanded fleet.
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WOSC Race Programme 2021 WOSC Race Programme 2021
Fast Handicap Series Approximately 4 races in the morning and 4 races The Midsummer Night Race Twiname Youth Team Racing Championships at
Series for all boats with a Portsmouth Number 1102 in the afternoon, each lasting just 10 minutes. Date: Saturday 19 June Oxford Sailing Club 9 – 10 October.
and faster (may change in March). Start before the Hone your skills on the start line and defend your Start time: 20:00 – 24:00
slow fleet, includes Wayfarer and faster boats. position, there will be no time to play catch-up. Race type: general handicap West Lancs. Yacht Club
Join a team and sail around the lake in the dark to 24 Hour Race in Southport
Slow Handicap Series Pursuit Series the delight of the participants and observers. Bring Dates: 11 – 12 September
Series for boats with a Portsmouth Number above Dates: Sunday 25 April and Sunday 18 July your own food to keep the spirits up. Contact: Roger Postbeschild:
1102 (may change in March). Start after the fast Start time: 12:00 and 14:30, 2 races per day Rules: 1 boat with a minimum of 2 helms for a rpostbeschild@gmail.com
fleet, all boats slower than the Wayfarer. Normal Sunday facilities single handed boat and 2 helms and 2 crews for a As a club we have been sending a team for many
A change from normal racing, where instead of crewed boat with a change of helm/crew every 2 years. There is a row of commemorative plaques
Wednesday Evening one start, boats set off at different start times as laps Food: BBQ lit for members to cook their own along the end wall of the clubhouse that marks our
Series 1 & 2 calculated from the published yardstick number, food. Camping: yes Visiting teams: yes unbroken participation. We have also been quite
Wednesdays from April to August inclusive so that boats sailed to the handicap would all successful over the years, but this event is not just
Start time: April & Aug 19:00 finish together. Start time tables are provided; 8 Hour Race a sailing event, it is also a major social occasion.
May – July 19:15 slowest boat starts first and sails for 90 minutes. Family Event WOSC enter two boats, the club Enterprise and a
Race type: Evening 1, Fast and Slow Handicap, Date: Sunday 29 August Start time: 11:00 club Firefly. The race starts at 12 noon on Saturday
one start. Evening 2, Singlehanded and Crewed, Solo Fleet Racing Race type: general handicap team event and finishes at 12 noon on Sunday.
one start. Both have General Handicap prizes too Dates: Sunday 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 May, Rules: minimum team size 6, to race one single
A popular series in the summer months, well 6 and 20 June handed boat and one crewed boat for 8 hours Special Series 1, 2 & 3
attended and hotly contested. Bar open after racing. Start time: 15:30 changing crews every two laps. Date: Sunday 12 September
Normal Sunday facilities Prizes on day, prize for junior team First start: 12:00
Easter Egg Races Solo fleet racing will allow the growing fleet of Food: BBQ Race type: personal handicap
Date: Sunday 4 April Solos to enjoy some boat-on-boat action without Camping: visitors welcome Great mini series for members wanting to
Easter egg hunt at 11:00 the maths, so all you Solo owners – put the dates Visiting teams: yes by invitation have a go at racing as you will have your own
Start time: 12:00 in your diary so you don’t miss a start. This is another team race with crew changes every personal handicap.
Race type: general handicap 2 laps so fun for competitors and spectators alike.
A three race series with two races to count. The WOSC Regatta This is a fun race for all levels from novice to regular Hardwick Hardship
Easter Egg prizes awarded at the discretion Date: 12 & 13 June racers and the aim is to get as many people sailing Date: Sunday 26 September
of the Race Officer. First start: 12:00 during the day as possible. The bar will also be Start time: 11:30
Number of races: 6, 5 to count or 2 out of 3 open. In the evening there will be live music to keep Race type: general handicap
Blenheim Series each day us entertained and an evening surprise!! Planned The Hardwick can be as hard as you want to make
Date: Sunday 11 April Race type: general handicap around 8pm. So why not miss the bank holiday it, the rules don’t say you have to have a strong
Start time: 12:00 Prize: Saturday, Sunday and overall traffic and just spend the weekend at WOSC. bladder, so by all means pull in for a pee! For the
3 races, general handicap, 2 to count. Prize: for first junior hardcore battling for 4 hours non-stop can be tough
Normal Sunday facilities Food: galley service for lunch Junior Team Racing in light winds and when it is blowing ‘old boots’.
One-off series for the Blenheim Trophy. Camping: yes Dates: TO BE CONFIRMED
Visiting boats: yes Contact: James Nicoll Derek Minty Series 1, 2 & 3
Sprint Series 1 & 2 A two-day race series that is a great opportunity Juniors will learn excellent boat handling skills in Date: Sunday 17 October Start time: 12:00
Dates: Sunday 18 April & 25 July for members to complete a series over one the club Fireflys, experienced junior helms can sail Number of races: 3, 2 to count
Start time: 12:00 and 14:30, approximately weekend. Novice sailors, juniors and switch of with inexperienced junior crews. The training is Race type: general handicap
8 races per day regular helms and crews are encouraged. Visiting expertly organised and delivered by James Nicoll. A one day special.
Normal Sunday facilities boats from other clubs welcome. The club enters one or two teams into the Eric
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Social Nick Speller Social
In addition to the sailing programme West Oxfordshire Sailing Club organises a variety of social events. Quiz and Curry Night very popular with limited places
Most of these events are open to members and their invited friends who may be non-members. Date: Saturday 20 November A great warm up for the festive season. All are
We are always looking for new ideas and volunteers to help run events. Most of the events are run by Bar open from 19:00 welcome for an excellent Christmas lunch cooked
members willing to help and give their time to ensure the events are fun for all who attend. Volunteering Curry at 20:00 by a team who take mass catering to a new level.
to help is a great way of getting to know new people and feeling much more part of the club. Booking and payment required online as this is
Below is a list of events we are hoping to offer in 2021 once conditions allow. Please look at the social very popular with limited places Boxing Day Race
calendar and upcoming events list for fuller details. Date: Saturday 26 December
AGM Wine & Cheese Start time: 12:00
Virtual Online Safety Midsummer Night Race Date: Friday 26 November Race type: general handicap
Date: Wednesday 10 February Date: Saturday 26 June Start time: 19:30 Prize: The Commodore’s whiskey
Start time: 20:00 Start time: 20.00 In the club house Prize for first junior
Finish time: 21:00 Finish time: 00.00 Why not arrange to meet up with friends and
This FREE evening event features a one-hour Team race with crew changes every 2 laps. Christmas Lunch family and admire new Christmas sailing gear
workshop for Parents and Grandparents about See events for race details. There is overnight Date: Sunday 19 December and Christmas jumpers. Bring a plate of food
Online Safety and how to keep your children/ camping available and BBQ is available for people Start time: 12:45 to add to a post-race buffet.
grandchildren safe online. This will be offered by to bring and cook your own. A great social evening Booking and payment required online as this is
Zoom and pre-booking is required. Link will be for teams and spectators alike, one to remember.
published in What’s on at WOSC.
WOSC Eight Hour Race
Easter Egg Hunt and Races Date: Sunday 29 August
Date: Sunday 4 April Start time: 11.00 WOSC SUMMERTIME SWIMMING SUNDAYS
Children’s Easter egg hunt starts at 11.00 from See events for race details. Team event with crew
the Clubhouse changes every 2 laps, so fun for competitors and 9th May – 19th September 2021
Family Event spectators alike. This is a fun race for all levels 9.00am – 11.00am
Race starts at 12.00 from novice to regular racers and the aim is to get
Race is general handicap as many people sailing during the day as possible.
Number of races: 3, 2 to count The bar will also be open.
Easter egg prizes awarded at the discretion
of the Race officer. Halloween Bonfire Night
Date: Saturday 30 October
WOSC FUN Day Start time: 19.00
Date: Monday 31 May Family Event
Darrin Roles
Start time: 13.00 Avoid the trick-or-treaters and join us for a
Finish time: 16.00 traditional bonfire and party games.
Family Event Fancy dress prizes, sweet treats and a big
Just for members. Come along for a family fun day bonfire. A fun night for all the family to enjoy.
with things to do, competitions and food! Competitions for the best carved pumpkin and This is a regular swimming time in summer, subject to COVID-19 rules that apply at the
Come and join in the fun with fun races, cream far more. After the bonfire we will have the WOSC time. We can’t know what these will be, so please follow club guidance. This regular time is
in addition to the everyday swimming that all members can enjoy, subject to the same rules
teas, BBQ and Bar. Time to bring the whole family Halloween Disco so why not stay on the dance
and guidance. Please note that WOSC summertime swimming Sundays are not wardened.
down to our club for a fun afternoon. floor and scare the children!
Contact: stanley.ulijaszek@anthro.ox.ac.uk
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WOSC Sailing School WOSC Sailing School
14 years, for example, if taken with a parent. All includes club duties a couple of times a year
• For the weekend course, buoyancy aids can
young people under 16 must be accompanied by (see Membership pages for more details).
be provided by the club if necessary.
their parent/guardian at all times.
• All participants must wear closed shoes WOSC members
All students will need to sign in at each session.
that don’t come off, i.e. no ‘crocs’, sandals or Booking is on a first come first served basis
flip-flops. Old trainers or water/beach shoes Course content booked via the events calendar on the website.
WOSC Sailing School are fine. Level 1 – On this course, we start with the This course attracts a £50 administration fee.
Principal: Andrew Robson • You MUST declare any medical issues of assumption that you have never been in a sailing
Certificates
sailingschool@wosc.org.uk relevance (see booking conditions) to the boat before and, by the end, you will be able to sail
On successful completion of the course, all
Senior Instructors: Matt Batterton, Barry Buzzard Training Secretary (training@wosc.org.uk) in light winds with an Instructor in the boat.
qualifying candidates will receive RYA Level 1
and Andrew Robson before participating in any training course at
Level 2 – By the end of this course, you will be and Level 2 certificates along with a logbook
Training Secretary: Naomi Richardson the time it is booked. Information on medical
safety conscious, have a basic knowledge of and ‘Start Sailing’ guide.
training@wosc.org.uk conditions will need to be passed on to
sailing and be capable of sailing, in light winds, Cancellation conditions apply, see website.
West Oxfordshire Sailing Club has a well- Instructors so that they are better prepared
without an Instructor on board.
established RYA-affiliated sailing school. All tuition to assist you should you be taken ill.
2. Saturday Afternoon RYA
is organised under the supervision of a volunteer • If you have a medical condition that could You will receive four full days of instruction. Both
Training for Adults and
RYA Senior Instructor and participants can gain a potentially cause loss of consciousness or the syllabus elements and the duration of training
Juniors
nationally recognised certificate in sailing. In 2021, awareness, as well as informing the Training contribute to certification.
the WOSC Sailing School will continue to offer a Secretary, you will need to use a life jacket Open to WOSC members only, aged 8+ years
The course is conducted mainly in Wayfarers, but
range of courses for club members and external that supports the head above the water,
there may be opportunities to sail in other boats This training is aimed at those that cannot
candidates. Covid may well impact our school rather than a buoyancy aid.
depending on progress and weather conditions. commit to two consecutive weekends and would
programme through 2021, but we will endeavour to • It would be helpful for Instructors if parents
The course is led by a Senior Instructor and the like to access training in a more flexible way as
do as much as we can whilst protecting the safety could discuss any special educational needs
ratio of instructors:participants is normally 1:3 and when a student attends. Both adults and
of participants and instructors, ensuring we operate with the Training Secretary (training@wosc.
but may be up to 1:6. juniors of at least 8 years of age can take part.
within National and RYA guidelines at all times. org.uk) before participation in the course.
Please keep yourselves up to date with events External candidates All children under 16 years of age must have a
See website for booking conditions.
through the WOSC website and when required Booking is on a first come first served basis by parent/guardian at WOSC at all times who must
course registrants will be contacted directly should contacting the training secretary: sign in all children. All participants are required
courses be subject to change. Sailing School Courses training@wosc.org.uk. to sign in at every session.
Pre-requirements and Equipment The cost of the course to external candidates is Costs
1. Weekend RYA Sailing
For the sailing courses, you must be able to swim £250 in total (includes two weekends, Level 1 and Training is free, but contributions to the Martin
School Level 1 and 2 Course
50 metres in light clothing; you will not be tested Level 2), to be paid in full at the time of booking. Gibson Junior Sailing Fund are welcomed.
on this, but you are expected to be confident Open to WOSC members and external candidates
This amazing offer also includes temporary Course content
enough in water, wearing a buoyancy aid, and to +16 years
membership of the club until the following March, Adults will follow the Level 1 and 2 RYA syllabus
participate in the capsize drill. The aim of this course is to teach a beginner to
so that you can have access to club boats and and juniors the Youth Stage 1, 2 or 3 syllabus,
sail over two consecutive weekends achieving
• Please wear suitable clothing for the weather facilities to further practice your sailing. Once your depending on previous sailing experience. Those
Level 1 and Level 2 RYA qualifications.
and assume that you will get wet, so bring a temporary membership expires, you can apply for who already hold these qualifications can still
change of clothes. Times will be 9.30am to 5pm each day. There full club membership if places are available. take part in the training sessions.
• You must bring your own buoyancy aid for is a maximum of 9 students per course.
Important note: You will be expected to comply You can attend as many or as few sessions as
the Saturday Afternoon Training Sessions This course is recommended for those over
with the conditions of membership which you want, but of course the more you attend the
and Junior Sailing Week. 16 years of age, though the minimum age is
14 15
WOSC Sailing School WOSC Sailing School
Certification
All training will be logged and progress and
attendance will be reviewed in September.
Those students who have reached the required
standards for RYA Level 1 or 2 or Youth Stage 1,
2 or 3 will be informed by the Training Secretary.
If a student wishes to have a certificate, it can
Darrin Roles
be issued at the cost of £20 administration fee
Caroline Hollier, submerged jetty
(per level), but students are not obliged to apply
faster your progress will be. Each session lasts for a certificate. As well as a certificate, students
approximately 3 hours depending on conditions. will be provided with a log book and ‘Start
Sailing’ book. Costs the Training Secretary using the following
Also, if you want to apply for RYA certificates,
The week is free, though donations to the Martin e-mail address: training@wosc.org.uk.
there is a minimum course duration for each
3. Junior Sailing Week Gibson Junior Sailing Fund are welcomed.
Level of 8 hours of instruction.
Open to WOSC members only, aged 8 to 18 years 5. Powerboat Direct
Booking
Start time is 13:00 and runs on till 16:00 or This week is designed to accommodate the Assessment
Notifications of the booking procedure will be
when the sun stops shining! absolute beginner to those who wish to access Open to WOSC members only aged 16+
announced in the What’s on at WOSC newsletter
Please be prompt and be ready to sail at club racing. There is a maximum of 44 places Powerboat Direct Assessment is offered to those
and added to the Juniors pages of the website.
13:00 otherwise you may not get a sail as the available. All young people under 16 must that feel they have the required competence
An e-mail notification will also be sent to all
Instructors will have organised everyone and be accompanied by their parent/guardian at to meet the requirements of the RYA level 2
members. Please only apply if your child can
gone sailing! all times. syllabus. This will take a couple of hours to
attend the entire week.
complete and is free to candidates. Certificates
The session is led by a Senior Instructor with the Course content
Certification are issued at club cost. Students will be added to
required minimum RYA instructor:participant The RYA Youth Stage 1, 2 and 3 syllabus will be
Those that achieve the requirements for the the Patrol Boat rota for club duties. You must be
ratios. Adults will usually be in a Wayfarer, Firefly, covered, depending on the students’ abilities.
Youth RYA Stage 1 and 2 or 3 syllabus can have a 16 years of age for this course.
H12 or Laser. Children will be taught in Optimist,
The course duration is 15 – 20 hours depending certificate issued at a cost of £20 (per level), but
Topper, Firefly, H12, Laser and Wayfarer.
on conditions. As each level takes 8 hours, all students are not obliged to apply for a certificate. RYA Training Qualifications
Booking three levels cannot be completed in the week, but As well as a certificate, students will be provided If you wish to train towards obtaining an RYA
All students that wish to take part in ANY skills acquired and hours of training undertaken with a log book and ‘Start Sailing’ book. Instructor qualification, the committee has
Saturday afternoon session need to book once can be added to those obtained by attendance agreed to cover the financial burden of the
at the beginning of the season. This allows us to at Saturday Afternoon RYA Training for Adults 4. Powerboat Level 2 Course required courses for each role when additional
track progress. To book, you must first log into the and Juniors. Open to WOSC members only aged 16+ Instructors are required for the RYA Sailing
club website then go to events, find the event, To facilitate the Patrol Boat cover for club racing, School. For this we will also receive support from
The session is led by a Senior Instructor with the
click on ‘register’ and follow the instructions. Note a 2-day course resulting in a RYA Powerboat Level the RYA. To put this into context, the cost of
required minimum RYA instructor:participant
that we must adhere to RYA Instructor : student 2 qualification is offered. This is free to candidates becoming a Dinghy Instructor if an individual was
ratios. Instructors will allocate groups based on
ratios and safety boat : dinghy ratios so if the with certificates issued at club cost. Students will to attend a commercial training supplier would be
previous sailing experience so students will not
course is very busy groups may need to be rotated be added to the Patrol Boat rota for club duties. around £600.
have to repeat Stages that they have already
between boats and ‘snack time’. You must be 16 years of age for this course.
completed. The course will be conducted in More details available on the website or
Courses will be advertised and registration will
You will still need to sign in at the start of Optimist, Topper, Firefly, Laser, H12 and Wayfarer. contact commodore@wosc.org.uk
be through the events page. If you have any
each session, otherwise your progress will not
questions regarding this course, please contact
be logged.
16 17
Open Meetings Membership of WOSC
Wayfarer Open and The membership year runs from 1st March to the New members joining part way through the
Wanderer Inlands and end of February and is limited to 350 memberships. season are given a discount on membership fees.
Evening WOSC Social The Club is run totally voluntarily by its
Wayfarer Fleet Captain: Les Burton Cost per
Type of Membership Committee and its Members for the benefit of all
Contact: sailingsecretary@wosc.org.uk year
Members. There are no paid posts within the club.
Wanderer Fleet Captain: Michael Lewington
George Edmundson
Family Membership - members of The Club expects Members:
Contact: membership@wosc.org.uk one immediate family comprising
www.wosc.org.uk/wayfarer_open one or two adults and their a) to abide by the Club Rules;
Date: 17 – 18 April dependent children, children
being under the age of 18 or in b) to assist with running the Club Racing
First start: 12:00 on Saturday full time education at the start
£145 (Sundays throughout the year and some
Food: Fish & Chips of the membership year; (An
Saturdays and Wednesday evenings during the
Camping: Yes immediate family does not include
Summer) when selected, on a rota basis, by the
Wayfarer CraftInsure National Circuit and Firefly Open grandchildren, biological relatives,
Sailing Secretary (Club Rule 22). For most club
and those related through marriage,
Travellers’ Series Event and Western Area Saturday 16 October such as a brother-in-law, friends or members, you should expect to do a minimum of
Championships. No requirement to have Contact: Tony Thresher: tonythresher57@aol.com work colleagues.)
2 or 3 duties per year although it will occur more
Wayfarer class membership to compete. Hosted by West Oxfordshire SC, home to one
Adult Member - one adult member frequently for regular racing members. Other
WOSC has a large fleet of Wayfarers among of the largest Firefly fleets in the country, this
over the age of 18 and not in full £103 duties can be substituted as on page 21.
the membership and three club boats, so with promises to be a great event. Racing for one of time education
visitors, this is a very popular open meeting. the legendary silver Firefly trophies.
Student Member - 18 years and
Make sure you invite Wayfarer and Wanderer
over receiving full time education
£42
sailors from other clubs to attend. This is also a Lightning Rum
good opportunity for members to experience an and Mince Pie Open New Member Joining Fee (Does
open meeting by booking a club boat or offering Saturday 13 November
not apply to Country and Junior £35
Members)
to crew. Contact: Caroline Hollier:
caroline.key@adrianhollier.co.uk Junior Member - Minimum age 16
£42
Solo Open www.wosc.org.uk/lightning_open
years
Saturday 5 June WOSC hosts the Lightning 368 Open. Country Member - at the discretion
Contact: Mark Peters petersmj@gmail.com The Lightning was designed by Mark Giles, of the General Committee and must
www.wosc.org.uk/solo_open an honorary member. live more than 100 miles from £20
WOSC. Contact the Membership
Part of the Thames Valley Series hosted by West Secretary for details
Oxfordshire SC. WOSC has a large regular Solo
fleet sailing in WOSC club races. Senior Member - Aged 60 and over
who have held a membership of
the club for at least 10 years and
no longer keeps a boat or sailboard £42
at the club. Eligible members must
apply to the Committee through
George Edmundson
the Membership Secretary
Beatrix Burrows
Boat Berth (per boat) £16
Sarah Wood
Locker Fee £5
Guests £1
18 19Benefits of WOSC Membership USEFUL INFORMATION
are undertaken by Adults and Families but only
Your ommitment 1 adult member of a family is on the roster.
to WOSC Race Duty – This is rostered on Wednesday
The club is run by the members for Evenings (April to September inclusive) some
the members. To make this work Saturdays for special events such as open
all adult members and at least one meetings and Sundays all year round. This
JP Williams
includes Officer of the Day (OOD) who sets the
Sharon Street
adult representative from all family
memberships are required to assist in the racing course, Patrol Boat driver (if qualified)
running of the club by performing official and Assistant Officer of the Day (AOD). Typically
duties. Official duties are defined to include on Wednesday evening for the single race you
Are there any restrictions when I can use the are required to be at the Club from 6.30pm and
the following:
Club and how do I get into the Club outside of
• Enjoy the availability to sail 365 days a year. • Officer of the day usually finished by 8.45pm. April to September
normal opening times?
• Use of the club facilities to change and • or Assistant Officer of the day Sundays from 11:15 to 16:45 for the three races
shower. • or Galley NO – As a member you will be provided with one and in the winter, two races from 10:45 to 15:30.
• Sail the club boats: Wayfarer, Firefly, • or Patrol Boat Driver (if qualified) free swipe card which allows unlimited access
Galley Duty – Sunday only. Many non-sailors opt
Laser, H12, Topper (hire charge applies for Club members, as a minimum should through the front gate and the Clubhouse. Family
for galley duty which involves providing lunch
recreational sailing, there is no charge for expect to undertake two to three duties members may purchase a second swipe card.
(ready to eat around 13:00, 12:30 in winter)
use of club boats for club racing). per year and as a new member you can opt
Security – Security of the premises and and afternoon tea (around 15:00, not required
• For children, sail the club Optimists (free). for assistant officer or galley duty.
Clubhouse is paramount, you must close the in winter). There are periods in the year when
• Adult & Junior sail training free to members’
And we ask you and your family to observe gate behind you to keep the club safe and secure lunch is not provided on a Sunday. You decide
children aged 8 – 18.
all safety and security rules. and freely available for members to use. The gate what you will provide (guidance available), buy
• Saturday afternoon adult & junior sailing
into WOSC should be closed and locked behind the ingredients, prepare, cook and serve charging
for children over 8 years (May, June, July,
you at all times. You should not allow anyone to normally £3.00 for lunch. The income should
Aug, Sept).
follow you in without checking they are a member. cover the costs with a small surplus. You will not
• August Junior sailing week (numbers
Similarly, the Clubhouse door should be shut at be out of pocket.
limited, booking required).
all times.
• Junior Team race training incl. matches and What if I can’t do my duty?
competitions. On leaving the Club premises it is paramount that Duties are published well in advance on the
• General handicap racing on Wednesday you ensure the Clubhouse is totally secure, garage website and in the Newsletter. If you are not
evenings (summer only) and Sundays. door, patio door and main door and the main gate available on your assigned date you are required
• Special racing events on selected weekends. is closed and the electric lock engaged. to telephone other members to arrange a swap.
• Weekend sailing courses.
Safety – Outside of normal sailing and scheduled Contact phone numbers are published on the
• Dinghy storage (annual fee applies).
events and activities the Club does not have a duty roster. If you change duties you must
• Swim in the swimming area and open water
patrol boat on the water to render assistance. inform Caroline Hollier for Race Duty
swimming lake.
You are therefore sailing at your own risk. (caroline.key@adrianhollier.co.uk) or
• Social events (Quiz nights, Halloween,
Stig Topp-Jorgenson for Galley Duty
Bonfire night and more…). Do I have to do Club duties and what do
Graham Moore
(galley@wosc.org.uk).
• Barbecue on the club facilities. they entail?
• Picnic and relax on the grass area. YES – The Club is run by the members and Can I bring my own dinghy to the Club?
• Above all – enjoy a convivial and friendly everyone must take part in Club duties. There YES – Use of boats on Club premises is limited
atmosphere. are two types of duties – Race and Galley. Duties to canoes, kayaks, paddle boards, windsurfer
20 21USEFUL INFORMATION USEFUL INFORMATION
boards, rowing boats and single hulled sailing Are Club boats insured? your name, membership number and fee on the from the car park) of the Clubhouse. They can
dinghies less than 5.0 metres in length or having YES – The General Committee ensures that all envelope. Once complete, place the envelope be launched from where they are stored.
a Portsmouth Number (PN) greater than 970, PN boats owned by the Club and made available for through the brass letter box in the bar store door
Wayfarers: There are three Club Wayfarers and
being defined by the RYA. Only boats with a PN use by members or participants in RYA sailing located behind the bar. See table below.
the sails, masts, rudder and centre boards are
of 1000 or greater are eligible to race. courses organized at the Club are covered by
Please consult a member of the General in/on the dinghy. They are located to the left
equivalent insurance.
How do I locate a berth for my dinghy(s), Committee if you want to use a Club boat for (away from the car park) of the Clubhouse in
kayaks or canoes? How do I hire a Club dinghy? the first time. front of the compound with the safety boats.
Once you have paid your berth fee to locate a Boats can only be hired by club members and must They are stored on a launching trolley and can be
Please do not beach club boats use the
berth you should contact the Harbourmaster at not be sailed in wind above force 4, except at the launched from the slipway immediately in front
launching trailers and take them out of the
discretion of a Committee member. The fees are of the Clubhouse. Once launched please return
harbourmaster@wosc.org.uk. Berths are large water. Do not grind the gel coat on the bottom
used for the maintenance of the boats. the launching trolley to the berth to leave access
enough for the storage of one sailing dinghy, of the lake. Do not leave the sails flapping drop
to the slipway free.
for the storage of canoes and kayaks a rack is Boats are maintained at a level suitable for club the sails when not in use. Roll the sails to avoid
provided on the bund. racing boats should not be used as swimming/ creasing them. Lasers: There are two Club Lasers and the sails,
diving platforms. masts, rudder and dagger boards are kept in the
Do I need to pay for a berth for my kayaks or canoes? Optimists: There are many Club Optimists and
garage. They are located to the left (away from
YES – If you do not store your kayak or canoe with Boats shall be beached using the launching the sails, masts, rudder and dagger boards can be
the car park) of the Clubhouse, one in the row
your dinghy you must purchase a berth. If you trolley, and sails must not be left hoisted whilst found in the garage. They are not dinghy specific
alongside the lake and the second close to
have multiple kayaks or canoes you may need to the boat is not being sailed. Cover must be so please use any. The Optimists are located in the
the container. They are stored on a launching
purchase more than one berth. replaced and the boat tied down. compound to the left of the Club. A small trolley is
trolley and can be launched from either slipway
provided to move it to the water. After use, return
Do I need dinghy/kayak/canoe/rowing boat/ To hire a Club Topper, Firefly, Wayfarer, H12, Laser immediately in front of the Clubhouse.
the dinghy to the compound and lock the gate.
windsurfer insurance? you must first book the boat and pay the hire fee Please leave the boats and equipment in the
YES – Every member who uses or keeps one at the clubhouse or online through the website. Toppers: There are many Club Toppers and the
state that you would wish to find them. Please
of the above on the Club’s property must be Club Optimists are for use by children only are sails, masts, rudder and dagger boards can be
de-rig, return the rigs (if appropriate) to the
covered by insurance against third party liability free to use. The Boat Hire Book is located in the found in the garage. They are not dinghy specific
garage, put the boat back and secure the cover
to an amount as shown on a current application main Clubhouse on a table to the left as you so please use any. The Toppers are located on the
(if appropriate).
(£1 million) or renewal form to cover any one enter the main room. Record your hire of a boat rack to the left (away from the car park) of the
Clubhouse. The Toppers can be launched from What do I do if a piece of equipment is missing
accident. All members on initial application and in the Boat Hire Book and place your hire fee in
where they are stored. or breaks on a Club boat?
on renewal shall be required to sign to say that one of the small brown envelopes provided. Pay
Alongside the hire Boat Hire Book is a book for
such insurance is in place. the hire fee and importantly write the details of Hartley H12: The H12 is the new generation of
boat repairs. Enter the necessary details in the
training boat, it is very stable, has a deep, roomy,
book and then taking a tag from the wall in front
Scale of Charges Half Day (Before 1.30pm) Full Day comfortable cockpit, high boom, good head
of you, attach this to the boat or equipment in
Wayfarer £5 £10 clearance and visibility, self-draining, easy reefed,
need of repair. The boat maintenance crew will
Firefly £5 £10 easy to right – comes up with very little water.
ensure it is repaired. If you do not record the
Laser £5 £10 There are two H12s which are stored next to the
repair no one knows and it cannot be repaired.
H12 £5 £10 Fireflies, all equipment is stored in the boats.
Do I need a buoyancy aid?
Topper £2.50 £5 Fireflies: There are six Fireflies. Sails, masts,
YES – Buoyancy aids are compulsory for all
Oppies No Charge No Charge – still need to be booked- rudder and centre boards are in/on the dinghy.
out and only for use by Juniors on paddle boards, windsurfers, canoes, kayaks,
The Fireflies are stored on launching trolleys
rowing boats or dinghies when on either lake.
and located alongside the lake to the left (away
Club boats used for club racing – No Charge – still need to be booked-out
22 23May I swim? (“Guests”) at any time to the Club premises.
YES – You can swim in the designated area in For the purpose of this rule, Family memberships
the large lake in front of the tables and swings. count as one member. Members must sign their
Children under 16 swimming must be supervised. guests in by entering the names and addresses of
their guests in the visitor’s book and must pay the
Can I swim in the main lake in front of the
fee as stated in the visitor’s book. The member is
Clubhouse outside of the designated area?
personally responsible for their guest(s) whilst
NO – You can only swim in the designated area.
they are on Club premises. A member may
Can I use a boat in the swimming area? not invite any person who has been refused or
NO – Hard hulled craft, boards, canoes etc. are expelled from membership without the prior
not allowed in the swimming area. Inflatable consent of the General Committee
boats or inflatable canoes are allowed.
The maximum number of times that any one
Can I swim on the Open Water Course? guest may visit the Club premises in any calendar
YES – The small top lake is for the sole use of open year is three (3). A member wishing to invite
water swimmers and human powered paddle craft. more than five persons to the Club premises
No engine powered, other than for weed cutting, (Rule 64) or exceed the maximum numbers of
or sailing vessels may use this lake. As with other visits per year (Rule 65) must request and receive
water sports any member undertaking the activity the prior consent of the General Committee
of open water swimming must understand the
Can I use a BBQ at the Club?
risks inherent in this activity and be medically fit
and competent to undertake it. YES – You can use the Club provided fixed
BBQ located under the canopy on the decking.
• No solo swimming, minimum of two people
Charcoal and lighters are not provided by the
who must stay within 4 metres of each
Club. You must clean up after use and dispose
other.
of the ash. Do not place hot ash in the bins. If
• Bright coloured swim hat and swimming
you bring a disposable BBQ and use it on the
drag along (tow) float with membership
grass area you must ensure it is raised clear
sticker affixed to be used by all swimmers.
of the grass to avoid a grass burn.
• Only enter the water at the signed slipway.
• Mobile phone and safety kayak to be ready Can I bring dogs to the Club?
and available at the entry point. YES – However, no dogs (with the exception of
• No swimming when under the influence assistance dogs) are allowed in the Clubhouse or
of alcohol. on the patio area. All dogs around the Clubhouse,
• Swimmers only enter the water and swim on the grassed area in front of the car park or
if it is within their capabilities. within the boat parks must be on a lead. If your
dog “unburdens” itself please ensure you pick
Can I bring visitors to the Club?
up. You may walk your dog around the lake off
YES – A member may invite not more than five
the lead once clear of the Clubhouse, car and
persons which includes adults and children
boat parks.
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