Deeply depressed Dinghy’s
I often walk around our boat compound and pause to look at some of the boats where the covers are going green, many of them never, or rarely go out on the lake. Many are permanently parked and gradually waiting to die – so sad!
So what’s the problem?
‘We bought the boat full of enthusiasm, all the family wanted to go sailing, probably picked the wrong day, too windy, lost control, it got scary, and we were happy to get back in one piece – result parked the boat and went home…’
‘My original crew found more interesting things to do at the weekend…’
‘Can’t sail a two hander on my own – so bought a Laser’
‘I’m so busy these days – sailing has had to take a back seat…’
What’s the answer?
This is an idea to get the 44 two-man boats in the compound out on the water. We invite you to spend a day with us on:
Saturday 6th September 2008.
What are we offering?
- Help getting your boat rigged – with on hand experts who can really help and advise you how to get the best from your equipment
- Simple cruising round the lake – we will make sure every boat that needs a crew is provided with one
- Lunch
- Video analysis of the cruising session – with positive feedback.
- Tacking and Gybing practice
- Tea
What do you need to do?
The programme will be based around
| 10.30 am |
Meet and get the boats out of the compound. Assess boat condition, and help rig boats. |
11.30 am |
Get boats on the water for simple cruise following lead boat around the marks. Crews provided where necessary. Rescue cover at all times. |
12.30 pm |
Lunch – ‘toasties’, teas, and coffee. |
13.45 pm |
View the videos with helpful comments, and where appropriate basic sail training. Some improver’s advice for better boat speed, and boat handling. |
14.45 pm |
Back on the water for session two – again following the lead boat around – practicing tacking and gybing, and upwind/downwind sailing. |
16.00 pm |
Tea and cakes – weather permitting a BBQ too. Q & A and final review of videos showing improvements from the day. |
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