Solent Sailing Skills Weekend

The plan: An active but fun, relaxed weekend practicing sail trim and, if the weather is appropriate, spinnaker work. This will be a great opportunity to learn, chance to chat about sailing and answer any questions you have as well. We won’t be competing in any races but will practice some of the manoeuvres often required. We will start at Haslar Marina (Gosport) and probably stay in either Cowes or Yarmouth on the Saturday night. Where we go throughout the day will depend on the wind direction, but the aim will be to spend a significant amount of time on the water going through the various manoeuvres as we go. This is a non-commercial trip run on a shared cost basis. Sign up should be made through the London Sailing Club website - https://www.londonsailing.club/Events/Calendar/View?id=158
When: Friday 28th March 7pm to Sunday 30th March 5pm
Organisers : Mike Johns and Nick Roffey
Trip details: This trip is open to all however best for those with previous sailing experience and looking to further their skills and knowledge. Its not an official course, just a chance to share knowledge and experience. We will aim to be out on the water around 9ish each day and probably sail through the day and have lunch on the go.
We will meet at the Creek restaurant at Haslar Marina (by the entrance at the office end) around 7pm on the Friday evening for a drink and something to eat before we go together back to the boat. If you need to arrive later, it is not a problem. Details will be given to all participants of where to find, and how to access, the boat however it may be best to eat before arriving if you think you will get here after 8.30pm.
Breakfasts and lunches on-board will be provided. Please let me have your dietary requirements.
We'll be sleeping on the yacht in shared cabins. Full details of what to bring and travel plans to and from the marina will be sent out nearer the time.
The Yacht: We have chartered a Elan 42. We will be sailing with 8 people in total but there will be lots of chance for everyone to get involved in all aspect of the sailing. All necessary safety equipment including life jackets will be supplied by the charter company and the yacht is fully coded for charter and comes complete with central heating!
Cost: The cost is £220 per person, which covers yacht charter, use of 2 spinnakers, damage deposit fuel, marina fees, breakfasts, lunches, snacks and hot/soft drinks. It doesn’t cover evening meals, drinks ashore or getting yourself to/from the boat. Any questions, let me know. To secure your place I’ll need to take payment of the full amount when you sign up for the trip.
Terms & Conditions
Note that, because this trip is being advertised via the London Sailing Club’s platforms, any participant who is not already a full member of the Club (which costs £24 per year) will need to join prior to the start of the trip.