ABOUT DSSC
The aim and purpose of the Club is to provide and encourage all aspects of dinghy sailing for club members. The club is primarily aimed at current service personnel, and UK based civilians employed within the Eastern SBA, and their dependents ("Entitled" personnel). In addition, a limited number of civilians ("non-entitled" personnel) are permitted to join at the discretion of the Executive Committee. For subscription rates and details on how to become a member, please click the membership button on the left.
OPENING HOURS
March to November
The club is normally open for sailing according to the following schedule:
Saturdays 1000 - 1600
Sundays 1000 - 1600
Sailing of Club boats is always subject the the availability of an operational safety boat, and a volunteer crew. Although a safety boat is provided, all sailing is "at your own risk".
January & February:
January and February are work months, and with some specific exceptions there will normally be no sailing, until such time as all essential work is completed.
Privately owned boats may be sailed at any time, without safety boat cover, entirely at the owner's risk.
On all scheduled sailing days an Officer of the Day (OOD) is appointed according to a monthly roster. The OOD will be an experienced sailing member and is responsible for all sailing activities on the day, including the booking out of boats to members.
SAILING LIMITS
All members may sail when the green flag is flying, as this indicates light winds.
The blue, amber and purple flags are flown when winds are stronger and restrictions apply to less experienced sailors - see below. When the Red Flag is flying, no sailing is permitted.
In high winds, sailing is limited as follows:
Up to 12 knots, no restrictions (Green flag will be raised)
12-18 knots, Only RYA Level 2 qualified helms (Amber flag will be raised)
18 -25 knots, Only RYA Level 3 or higher qualified helms (Blue Flag will be raised)
25-28 knots, Instructors Only (Purple Flag will be raised)
Over 28 knots, No Sailing in club boats allowed (Red Flag will be raised)
As a general rule, all sailing in club boats must be conducted within sight of the club. This is the area bordered by Watson's Mole on the West side, the former Leisure Centre on the other side. There are no limits on private boats, however good sense would dictate that someone at the club is aware of where you are going and when you will be back.
ALLOCATION OF BOATS
Members wishing to sail, must request a club boat from the OOD, Assistant OOD, or Sailing Secretary and book it out in the relevant file. Any faults or defects in the boat should be logged in the same file at the end of the day. Members taking out a club boat are responsible to de-rig, wash down the hull (and if wet, the sails), cover, tie down the boat, and put away the sails (wet sails to be hung in the sail locker). (If a member takes over a boat already rigged by another member, he then takes on the de-rigging and putting away responsibility!).
TRAINING COURSES
For information on sailing and power boat course, please click the Training button on the left hand menu.
POWER BOATS
Powerboats are only to be used for club safety duties or during courses and at all times must be under the control of a PB level II driver, or above. Power boats are specifically not permitted to be used for any kind of recreational use.
CLUB RULES: What to do and not to do!
This is not an exhaustive list of club rules, but just a few essentials which members should be aware of. The club charter and rules are available in the Members Area of this site.
DO consult the OOD and book-out your boat.
DO ensure that you wear a buoyancy aid all times on the water. Club buoyancy aids are intended for use on training courses. Sailing members are required to purchase their own personal buoyancy aid.
DO hose down, de-rig and put away your boat & sails after use, (unless another member has sailed it after you, in which case he/she assumes this responsibility)
DO NOT rig or de-rig your boat where you will block the hard or the slipway.
DO NOT park your car within the club compound, please use the car park. (Bosun exempt)
DO NOT hog the sunbeds. On busy summer days, please use the sunbeds responsibly and do not take out multiple sunbeds per family; adult members have priority over children
DO NOT allow your dog on the beach, or in the water, and do not allow it to cause a nuisance to other members. Dogs must be kept on a lead, and owners are responsible for cleaning up after their dog, if necessary.
DO NOT use the hose pipe to wash your car!
GUESTS and VISITORS
Guests of members are permitted to sail club boats on payment of the relevant daily sailing fee. (see membership section),
The aim and purpose of the Club is to provide and encourage all aspects of dinghy sailing for club members. The club is primarily aimed at current service personnel, and UK based civilians employed within the Eastern SBA, and their dependents ("Entitled" personnel). In addition, a limited number of civilians ("non-entitled" personnel) are permitted to join at the discretion of the Executive Committee. For subscription rates and details on how to become a member, please click the membership button on the left.
OPENING HOURS
March to November
The club is normally open for sailing according to the following schedule:
Saturdays 1000 - 1600
Sundays 1000 - 1600
Sailing of Club boats is always subject the the availability of an operational safety boat, and a volunteer crew. Although a safety boat is provided, all sailing is "at your own risk".
January & February:
January and February are work months, and with some specific exceptions there will normally be no sailing, until such time as all essential work is completed.
Privately owned boats may be sailed at any time, without safety boat cover, entirely at the owner's risk.
On all scheduled sailing days an Officer of the Day (OOD) is appointed according to a monthly roster. The OOD will be an experienced sailing member and is responsible for all sailing activities on the day, including the booking out of boats to members.
SAILING LIMITS
All members may sail when the green flag is flying, as this indicates light winds.
The blue, amber and purple flags are flown when winds are stronger and restrictions apply to less experienced sailors - see below. When the Red Flag is flying, no sailing is permitted.
In high winds, sailing is limited as follows:
Up to 12 knots, no restrictions (Green flag will be raised)
12-18 knots, Only RYA Level 2 qualified helms (Amber flag will be raised)
18 -25 knots, Only RYA Level 3 or higher qualified helms (Blue Flag will be raised)
25-28 knots, Instructors Only (Purple Flag will be raised)
Over 28 knots, No Sailing in club boats allowed (Red Flag will be raised)
As a general rule, all sailing in club boats must be conducted within sight of the club. This is the area bordered by Watson's Mole on the West side, the former Leisure Centre on the other side. There are no limits on private boats, however good sense would dictate that someone at the club is aware of where you are going and when you will be back.
ALLOCATION OF BOATS
Members wishing to sail, must request a club boat from the OOD, Assistant OOD, or Sailing Secretary and book it out in the relevant file. Any faults or defects in the boat should be logged in the same file at the end of the day. Members taking out a club boat are responsible to de-rig, wash down the hull (and if wet, the sails), cover, tie down the boat, and put away the sails (wet sails to be hung in the sail locker). (If a member takes over a boat already rigged by another member, he then takes on the de-rigging and putting away responsibility!).
TRAINING COURSES
For information on sailing and power boat course, please click the Training button on the left hand menu.
POWER BOATS
Powerboats are only to be used for club safety duties or during courses and at all times must be under the control of a PB level II driver, or above. Power boats are specifically not permitted to be used for any kind of recreational use.
CLUB RULES: What to do and not to do!
This is not an exhaustive list of club rules, but just a few essentials which members should be aware of. The club charter and rules are available in the Members Area of this site.
DO consult the OOD and book-out your boat.
DO ensure that you wear a buoyancy aid all times on the water. Club buoyancy aids are intended for use on training courses. Sailing members are required to purchase their own personal buoyancy aid.
DO hose down, de-rig and put away your boat & sails after use, (unless another member has sailed it after you, in which case he/she assumes this responsibility)
DO NOT rig or de-rig your boat where you will block the hard or the slipway.
DO NOT park your car within the club compound, please use the car park. (Bosun exempt)
DO NOT hog the sunbeds. On busy summer days, please use the sunbeds responsibly and do not take out multiple sunbeds per family; adult members have priority over children
DO NOT allow your dog on the beach, or in the water, and do not allow it to cause a nuisance to other members. Dogs must be kept on a lead, and owners are responsible for cleaning up after their dog, if necessary.
DO NOT use the hose pipe to wash your car!
GUESTS and VISITORS
Guests of members are permitted to sail club boats on payment of the relevant daily sailing fee. (see membership section),
