Author: Brendan McGrath
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Quartet get advanced sailing skills
Congratulations go to members of Syston Sailing Club who recently passed their Level 3 dinghy sailing qualifications. Level 3, also known as “better sailing” is rarely offered at club level. It was held at the club during October. Among other things, participants had to be able to control their boat without a rudder, and also…
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Course success for six
In the sixth month of the year we have helped six more adults take their first steps in sailing. All members of our recent cohort successfully completed their Level 1 RYA sailing course, and received certificates from our volunteer instructors. This was the second cohort of adults this year, and our instructors will be back…
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New men’s changing rooms
Earlier this year our female sailors celebrated as we opened extended and redecorated changing rooms for them. On Sunday it was the men’s turn, as they took full possession of a new block with room to change, hot showers, and toilets. This follows a significant investment in our facilities, and a lot of work by…
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Learn to sail this April
Do you want to take your first steps in sailing? We are running a Level 1 Start Sailing course for adults in April. It could be the start of an adventure which takes you across the seven seas, launches an Olympic career, or just enables you to get out on local waterways on a sunny…
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More space for female sailors
We have greatly expanded the women’s changing rooms to help cater for our increasing number of active female sailors at SSC. A dedicated group of club members worked through the winter to create the space. They took over the former men’s changing room area plus a bit more of the main clubhouse. The redecorated space…
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First aiders ready for the season
Preparations for the 2025 sailing season included a specialist first aid course at Syston Sailing Club. Five club members, plus a guest who sails elsewhere, received the RYA’s first aid qualification. It focused on some of the most likely injuries and illnesses you might expect in a water-based sport. For some it was a refresher…