Sailing Club to Hold Open Day on Saturday 18th May
Draycote Water Sailing Club is holding an Open Day to encourage potential sailors of
all ages to come out on the water and have a go at sailing or windsurfing.
Running from 11am to 3pm on Saturday 18th May, visitors will be able to look around
the sailing club, talk to members about the joys of sailing and windsurfing and also
have a chance to go out for a sail in one of the club’s boats. All the necessary gear to
go out sailing will be provided by the club. Just bring along your own footwear, such
as old trainers which you don’t mind getting wet.
“We invite everyone to come and see for themselves what a great sport sailing is and
be inspired to take up a sport they can enjoy for years to come,” said Club
Commodore, Phillip Hunt.
Draycote Water Sailing Club is situated in the Severn Trent Country Park between
Rugby and Southam and is open with safety boat cover every day of the year except
Christmas Day.
The club has about 600 active sailing members, ranging in age from seven to over 70.
But the club is still keen to attract new members. “There are so many different types
of sailing dinghy out there, there is sure to be one to suit every age and physical
ability, whether you just want to potter around on a Saturday afternoon or take part in
racing in modern performance dinghies,” said Hunt.
“Sailing is also a great sport for youngsters, enabling them to learn new skills and
make friends while getting lots of exercise and fresh air.”
The Club provides a range of training courses accredited by the RYA, sailing’s
national governing body, to take participants from beginners up to racing in
performance dinghies. It is also a specialist centre for the windsurfing training. To
book courses, contact 01788 814418.
The Open Day is part of the RYA’s nationwide ‘Push the Boat Out’ initiative to get
sailing clubs and centres across the country inviting local people to come and ‘have a
go’ at sailing and windsurfing. The weekend provides the perfect chance for everyone
to get out on the water and celebrate a national weekend of sailing.
A range of on-shore activities for children are also being planned, including facepainting
and fun competitions.
For general enquiries please contact 01788 811153 or visit the Club website
http://www.draycotewater.co.uk/
For more information:
Enquiries about the Open Day and interviews: Dave Rowe 01788 814418
Draycote Water Sailing Club website http://www.draycotewater.co.uk/