Category: News
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
Paddleboard try out day
PADDLEBOARDERS – try out our facilities, Sunday 21 July, 2024, 2-4pm: * full power boat safety cover * changing rooms with hot showers * hot and cold drinks available * ample parking. Free for members, £5 for visitors. Syston Sailing Club membership is available for sailors, paddleboarders, or for social members.
Bowled over
It’s not just about sailing…the club organised a skittles tournament for members at the Horse and Groom in Queniborough. Competition was organised around a pub grub dinner, and followed by a blind auction which raised money for club funds. A good time was had by all. The club holds a number of social events across…
Open day success!
We had a brilliant turnout for our annual open day, which occurred on Saturday, May 18. There were 95 people who joined us for a free sail around the lake. Their previous experience ranged from quite a bit to none. Some came on their own, others in groups of up to five. The weather was…
Splash and Sail!
Sailing, games and loads of fun! Saturday morning from 10 to 12 on: 1 June22 June20 July17 August7 September Age: 7+ Cost: £5 per session for non-members Email syston.sailingclub@outlook.com today to book your place! Please send children with a change of clothes, shoes that will get wet, and a towel. Buoyancy aids will be provided.
2024 course schedule available
Spring has sprung so our dinghy sailing courses are starting up again! Our full schedule details about costs, future courses, and how to sign up are on our courses page. Curious what dinghy sailing courses are like? Have a look at this video from the RYA:
Discover sailing!
Come and join us for our open day on May 18th, 2024! Enjoy a boat ride, the live band, drinks and snacks, and find out if sailing is for you! Come by any time between 10 in the morning and 4 in the afternoon at our lovely sailing club, just outside Leicester. We are located…
Spring is here!
Eggs have spontaneously appeared between our boats, there are blossoms on the trees – it can only mean one thing: spring is here. The new racing season has kicked off in earnest now that the worst of winter is behind us. The first two Sunday races have been held, in the variable kind of weather…
Key dates 2024
Our annual Open Day takes place on Saturday, 18 May. Come down for a free sail, and the chance to find out about our learn-to-sail courses and membership packages. The annual presentation evening took place at The Blue Bell, Hoby, on Saturday, February 24. This is where we presented prizes and congratulated those who won…
Working parties 2024
As a member-run club, we rely on each other to help out. Our main working parties take place in the winter months, where we tackle light maintenance of the club’s grounds, slipways, parking areas and clubhouse. We held working parties on Sunday, January 7, and Sunday, January 14, 2024. The main effort involved clearing up…