Category: News
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…
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…
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…
First aid for sailors
We are hosting an RYA first aid course this Saturday, February 15, 9am-4.30pm. Learn the essentials to preserve life, including CPR. The cost of £75 includes a certificate, and teas and coffees. Booking is essential via Syston.sailingclub@outlook.com You can find out more about the course and its contents from the RYA here: https://www.rya.org.uk/training/courses/First-Aid-Course-FAC1d
Powerboat training
Congratulations go to Joanne, Joanne and Matt, who achieved their RYA powerboat level 2 qualifications at Syston in December. They are pictured with RYA instructor Ceri. Although our sport is wind-powered, we use powerboats to provide safety cover, and to help with practical things like moving the buoys we use to lay out the courses…
Level 3 dinghy course
Do you want to be a “better sailor” – and have the certificate to prove it? Syston Sailing Club is offering a rare opportunity to take the RYA Level 3 dinghy sailing course on the weekends of November 23 and 24, and November 30 and December 01 (you need to do all four dates for…
Council’s grant helps make a bigger splash!
A grant from Charnwood Borough Council will help a new generation of sailors onto the water for the first time. Syston Sailing Club carried out some taster sessions for a junior club this summer and has now officially launched its Splash and Sail sessions, designed to engage children, aged six years and above, in sailing…
Extra dates – Splash and Sail
If it is good enough for Noel and Liam, it is good enough for us. Due to popular demand, we have extended our Splash and Sail season with another two dates. But we won’t be using dynamic pricing, no matter how much the demand. The extra dates are Saturday 21 September and Saturday 19 October,…
Paddleboard success
Our very first paddleboard session was such a success that we are having another one next Sunday. We had four boards on the water, plus a windsurfer, plus a number of club and member-owned boats, enjoying a casual Sunday afternoon on the water in bright sunshine and gentle winds. If you misssed it (or you…
Splash and Sail
This Saturday (July 20) is the latest in our Splash and Sail series aimed at younger sailors. The session lasts from 10am to 12noon, and will include a variety of water-based games and activities. It is free for children of club members, £5 per child for others. Pre-booking is essential: Syston.sailingclub@outlook.com