Ever fancied taking up Sailing as a Leisure Activity but would like to try it first?
or
Perhaps you would simply like to surprise someone with an exciting and unusual gift
Whatever your choice Carsington Sailing Club offers a variety of Keel boat, Dinghy and Catamaran Taster Sessions for those interested in having a go at Sailing.
Taster Sessions are available for everyone. Families and individuals are most welcome and the club has a range of boats to suit most needs.
You will be supervised by a fully qualified RYA instructor who will help to make this a truly rewarding and memorable experience.
The Taster Sessions for Keel Boats and Dinghies will last approximately 2 hours and cost £25 per boat
For Catamaran Tasters the session will last approximately 1 hour and cost £20 per boat, although longer sessions can be arranged.
(The availability of these will be limited so you would be wise to book up early. Please follow the catamaran link for additional information)
Once you have had the experience of a taster session you may decide to progress on to a full training course.
Should you decide to do this the club will offer a 10% Discount on an appropriate training course booked on the day.
For further information and availability please contact the club office where Mick or Lyn will be able to answer all your questions and provide you with available times and dates.
Alternatively drop in and see us when you are passing
Keel Boat Taster Session
This is ideal for families of up to four or for those with a slightly less adventurous disposition
Sailing will be in a Squib class keel boat
These boats are very stable having a deep fixed keel.
They remain one of the most popular fleets in the country with numerous active fleets at both inland and marine sailing clubs
Buoyancy aids will be provided and depending upon the weather you should come prepared to get damp if not necessarily wet.
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Dinghy Sailing Taster Session
Depending upon your experience and ability there are a variety of boats that the club uses for training and taster sessions.
Starting with Optimists for the young sailor
Then moving on to Toppers
For two handed sailing the club has a fleets of:
Picos
and
Comets
For any of these you should come prepared to get wet and a change of clothing would be well advised
Buoyancy aids will be provided and we can generally find a wetsuit for younger aspiring sailors.
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Catamaran Taster Sessions
Requiring no previous catamaran experience you can have your first sail with another sailor on a catamaran. You will be in the safe hands of an experienced catamaran instructor who will take you out and show you what sailing a cat is all about.
Harnesses are available for those wishing to trapeze, with suitable training being given if you have not done this before.
Unsuitable for sailors under 12 years old and those without previous experience of dinghy sailing.
For any of these you should come prepared to get wet and a change of clothing would be well advised
Buoyancy aids can be provided and we can generally find a wetsuit for younger aspiring sailors.
