CLUB BOATS FOR MEMBERS USE
We have a fleet of fully insured boats for members to use.
- Club boats can only be used if the wind is force 4 (15 knots) or under.
- Double handed boats must be sailed with a crew.
- Personal buoyancy aids and suitable clothing MUST be worn.
NO SAFETY COVER
The boats can be used at any time but if you wish to use the boats when there is no safety cover then there are a few extra rules to ensure your safety.
- Club members must be competent to sail unsupported. If you are in doubt about your ability then please contact a committee member (contact details are in the sailing programme or e-mail HBSCcommittee@gmail.com).
- If possible, take a phone with you as a safety measure.
- Notify a friend that you are going out and when you will be back. Phone them when you are back in.
- DO NOT SAIL OUT OF THE CREEK. The sailing area is limited to the creek up to Mundon point. Please ensure you know where the sailing area limits are before setting off. Club boats are not insured outside of this sailing area.
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Please treat the boats as if they were your own and report any problems to a committee member.
The Club boat sails and buoyancy aids are all stored in the Sail Loft which can be accessed using the gate key.
PICO x 2 (yellow hulls)
The Pico is an easy to handle boat for all ages and abilities. There are 2 yellow Picos that can be rigged with a jib for sailing two up or just a main for single handed. The grey Pico has just a main for single handed sailing.
The Picos are stored in the final row in the dinghy park next to the camping area.
The Pico spars (mast, boom), centre boards and rudders are stored in a rack under the veranda which can be accessed using the gate key.
LASER x 3
The Laser is usually the next step after the Pico and is sailed single handed. It can be rigged with a 4.7m sail which is great for youth or lighter sailors or a 5.8m Radial rig. We have 3 almost new 4.7 rigs available.
The Lasers are stored in the final row in the dinghy park next to the camping area. The spars, centre boards and rudders are kept in each boat.
LASER BAHIA
The Laser Bahia is a large double handed boat with a jib, mainsail and asymmetric spinnaker which can easily take up to 3 adults. It also has a trapeze.We use this boat for training as it is stable and is ideal for cruising (when safety cover is available).
The Bahia is stored in the dinghy park in the row by the main gate. The centre board and rudder are kept in the boat.
PLEASE READ AND FAMILARISE YOURSELF WITH RIGGING AND DERIGGING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE BAHIA - Click here to view
