Tag: safety

  • First aiders ready for the season

    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…

  • Powerboat training

    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…