These sessions are aimed at improvers who want some guidance or tips for improving their general sailing and knowledge on the high tide at Arnside.

The sessions are led by an instructor with safety boat cover. Though the instructor will be on hand they will not be on boat with you. The sessions allow time to rig the boat and some on land theory.

You should get between one and two hours on the water. The sessions should enable you to practise your skilling skills and put you well on the way to become a competent high tide sailor

Participants will be expected to have basic sailing knowledge (minimum RYA Level 1) and be able right a boat after capsize,

Members Discount

There is a discount for club members (shown under Add ons)

Club Membership 2023 £75 individual, £85 family https://arnsidesailingclub.co.uk/join/

If you wish to pay via a different method or have questions please contact arnsidescwatersports@gmail.com for details

Dates

7th May Winter "shake out" Re cap 5 essentials and build up general confidence.

20th May Double Hander Sailing

8th July Sailing with Spinnakers

16th July Stopping Skills (coming alongside a boat, start line, avoiding collisions, backwards sailing)

5th August TBC

19th August Touring Trip Planning and sail to Grange

1. Basic sailing skills acquired either by taking part in our beginner adult sessions and are advised that you are ready to sail at high tide, from one our weekend courses at Killington or having completed a RYA Level 2 Course, or previously very experienced.
2. Ability to right a boat after a capsize. (If you have not done this we can arrange a practise session at low tide)

1. Clothing

Wear clothing that will keep you warm in the wind, if you get wet.

Wetsuits are ideal if you have one.

A waterproof jacket or a cagoule (cag) are useful to reduce any wind chill.

Polyester jumpers (i.e. fleeces) are good at keeping you warmer if they get wet.

1. Footwear

Please wear suitable footwear that will protect your feet, trainers are ideal, water shoes are OK, but can often get stuck in the wet sand. Flip Flops, Crocs and Wellingtons are not suitable.

1. Hot Weather

Please wear suncream and consider appropriate attire for protecting from the sun.

1. Change of Clothes

Bring a towel and a change of clothing, in case you get wet. There are limited changing facilities on site i.e. gazebo.

1. Buoyancy Aids:

We can provide buoyancy aids, sailing gloves and safety helmets (particularly for children).

 If you have your own buoyancy aid (min 50N, in good condition, appropriate for your size- see the label on the inside), please bring it with you, the instructor will make a decision on its suitability before going on the water.

1. If you wear glasses

Consider a glasses strap to help prevent them falling off.

1. Site Facilities

There are very basic facilities on site including basic changing spaces i.e gazebo and an eco-toilet. There is no running water, shower facilities or refreshments on site.

Rigging club boats.

Advice for sailing at high tide at Arnside.

Theory sessions can be adapted to your requirements but will likely cover topics such as;

Better tacking and gybing.

Improving the 5 essentials.

Trying out other boats.

Recovery and clean down of boats.