Non sail Club Night at Killington

This is for booking onto club night to windsurf or paddle (Paddleboard or sit on top kayak) Please book the individual sailing vessel links for Sailing.

Thursday night is Club Night at Killington, a great opportunity for socialising, enjoying an evening out on the water, join in a friendly race.

These nights starting from 5pm (powerboat safety cover will begin after 530) until 8pm (often just before sunset) are suitable for people who want to get out on non-tidal water to sail, paddleboard, windsurf or kayak, volunteer assisting on the powerboat or even join for an evening picnic!

Volunteers are needed to help launch people out on the water, organise a friendly club race and to assist in the safety boat (PB2 to drive, no requirement to assist) are needed to help make these evenings a success.

Activities can include dinghy sailing (Club Wayfarer, Hartley 15, Feva, Laser, Picos, Bugs (younger cadets) other double handers may be available), paddleboarding, kayaking (limited availability) and windsurfing. Please complete the questionnaire so we are aware what you would like.

All participants go out at their own risk, safety cover is limited but there if anyone gets into problems. There will also be other Killington members utilising the water as well.

If beginners wish to come, there is room to accommodate dependent upon experienced volunteer sailors availability to helm double handers.

Children to be accompanied by a responsible adult please.

Children to be accompanied by a responsible adult please.

Try and car share where possible and park considerately, as there is limited parking available. (Extra parking is available at the fishermans car park on the road leading to the the club)

Clothing

Please come prepared in clothing and footwear that you can get wet in.

For most of the year a wetsuit would be ideal but layers are important to keep you warm as you can be sat around and possibly get wet. The club does not have a supply of wetsuits- please bring your own.

Quick drying layers, base layers, fleeces and a waterproof layer can all help. A waterproof layer can help keep the wind chill off. Trainers work well as a footwear option. In sunny, warm weather please consider suncream. A change of clothes and a towel for going home in is useful.

If you wear glasses please consider wearing a glasses retainer strap.

Killington Sailing Club is 600 feet above sea level, more exposed and generally colder than Arnside. Remember that it also tends to be cooler on the water than on land. It is better to bring too much clothing than too little.

Buoyancy Aids

We can provide buoyancy aids, sailing gloves and safety helmets (children under 16).

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.

Safety boat cover (supervised by the instructor) will be available after 530pm dependent upon volunteer assistance and instructor demands.