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Whitefriars Sailing Club - The Friendly Sailing Club

Friendly. Accessible. Fun.

Whatever your age or sailing ability, diehard racer, newcomer to sailing or you simply love mucking about on the water, here at The Whitefriars Sailing Club our focus is on making sailing fun and accessible for all.

Situated on the stunning Cotswold Water Park, Whitefriars is run by the members for the members. We believe that by striking a healthy balance between competition and fun we can give everyone access to the same opportunities to learn, improve and participate as much or as little as they want.

That’s why we offer a diverse range of on and off the water activities, including racing, cruising, an extensive RYA training programme and a whole host of social activities for all the family. Proud to be one of the top clubs in the UK for our Sailability capabilities, our friendly team of enthusiastic volunteers support this varied programme throughout the year.

Members' Activity Updates

September and October 2022 sailing events

We have busy months ahead at the club for training, sailing, racing and socialising!

All our courses, Junior group days and Saturday sessions are available to members of Whitefriars Sailing Club and are bookable through your membership account on LoveAdmin.

For non-members, there are a limited number of adult places available on RYA recognised training courses. We also welcome non-members to our Open racing events.

Or non-members are welcome to join the club and become part of WSC!

Racing every Wednesday evening with catered dinner (book food on Loveadmin)

18:30 Evening Series

The Next Working Party - for your diary!

A huge thank you to all the members who turned up for our first working party of the year in April.

It's now time to put the 5th of November in your diary. We’ll see you then.

September

Saturday 17th - Sunday 18th September

RYA Level 2 - Basic Skills Course

Build your confidence and develop your skills.

By the end of this course you'll be a competent sailor in light winds.

RYA Dinghy sailing with spinnakers

Bookable on Loveadmin

Sunday 18th September

Club Sailing Day

Friday 23rd September

Sailability @Whitefriars Quiz Night at your clubhouse!

£5.00 per adult (includes a glass of wine and snacks)

Under 18s free.

Everyone welcome in teams of 4 people.

Drinks from 6.30pm - quiz starts at 7.15pm

RSVPs please for numbers: [email protected]

All proceeds going to [email protected]

Saturday 24th September

Junior Group session

Open to all Junior's members for £15.00 and available to book on LoveAdmin.

The session is organised into the RYA stages 1-4 and YDS.

Please ensure your child has suitable clothing for the weather as they will be on the water for a large part of the day.

Officer of the Day training - Your Club Needs You!

Come and learn the ins and outs of being an Officer of the Day.

The OOD is responsible for the running of the clubhouse and lake and organises the racing on the day.

Please book on LoveAdmin.

Sunday 25th September

Club Sailing Day

October

Saturday 1st October

Dinghy Instruction: 'Improve your sailing' and 'Introduction to sailing' sessions

10.00 - 12.30 and 13.00 – 15.30
£10 per person per session
Available to book on LoveAdmin.

Dinghy instructor led sessions designed to cater for all abilities from complete beginner to people looking to practice Level 2 skills. Includes use of club boats.

Race Coaching

4.30 - 5.30 - if you can sail a triangle, come and use a club boat and get some coaching from a senior instructor - for free!

Sunday 2nd October

Club Sailing Day

New race series #1: Brass Monkey / Icicle / Frostbite: 11 races, 6 to count

Saturday 8th/ Sunday 9th October

RYA Powerboat Level 2 (PBL2)

Sunday 9th October

Club Sailing Day

John Codner Trophy Day: 4 races 3 to count

Saturday 15th October

Women on Water (WoW) instructor-led session.

For more information click here or contact Marcia and Toni at: [email protected]g

Dinghy Instruction: 'Improve your sailing' and 'Introduction to sailing' sessions

We don’t want children to have all the fun, so these sailing sessions for grown ups run at the same time. By request, adults can go build dens in the woods too, if they like!

12 spaces are available for these sessions, which are open to all abilities. Includes use of club boats.

10.00 - 12.30 and 13.00 – 15.30
£10 per person per session
Available to book on LoveAdmin.

Sunday 16th October

Club Sailing Day

Race series #2: Brass Monkey / Icicle / Frostbite: 11 races, 6 to count

Wednesday 19th / Thursday 20th October

Sailability End of Season Regatta

Saturday 22nd October

WSC Safety Boat 1-day course

Junior Group session

Open to all Junior's members for £15.00 and available to book on LoveAdmin.

The session is organised into the RYA stages 1-4 and YDS.

Please ensure your child has suitable clothing for the weather as they will be on the water for a large part of the day.

Sunday 23rd October

Club Sailing Day

Race series #3: Brass Monkey / Icicle / Frostbite: 11 races, 6 to count

Wednesday 26th / Thursday 27th October

Sailability Volunteer Training

Saturday 29th October

Dinghy Instruction: 'Improve your sailing' and 'Introduction to sailing' sessions

We don’t want children to have all the fun, so these sailing sessions for grown ups run at the same time. By request, adults can go build dens in the woods too, if they like!

12 spaces are available for these sessions, which are open to all abilities. Includes use of club boats.

10.00 - 12.30 and 13.00 – 15.30
£10 per person per session
Available to book on LoveAdmin.

Albacore Open - more details to follow

Saturday 5th November

Working Party at the club

Roll your sleeves up with your fellow members and come and put some love back into your club. No skills required, just old clothes and a packed lunch.