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The following is the information as it relates to RBSC for this current lockdown;

RYA Guidance as of 4th Nov:

“Outdoor sports centres and amenities (which includes sailing clubs and watersports centres) will have to close”

“Members may be able to access boats for essential checks and maintenance, however, this will need to be agreed with their club/marina/harbour authority, with individuals taking personal responsibility for meeting”

(ref: https://www.rya.org.uk/newsevents/news/Pages/new-national-restrictions.aspx)

What does this mean for our Club? Well there will be no casual sailing or racing between 5th November and 2nd December. The Clubhouse and all facilities are not to be used (note the water is turned off and there is no cleaning). However the Site will remain open for those who wish to access their dinghy for essential checks.

I am sure the above comes as no surprise to you. Let me assure you that we will do everything we can to get us back on the water as soon as the Government and RYA lift these restrictions.

Going forward we will keep you updated on any new information. If you have any questions, please contact me.

Best Regards,

Mike….

Latest update on Sailing at RBSC

But before you do, it is ESSENTIAL THAT YOU READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THE ATTACHED RISK ASSESSMENT, FAILURE TO DO SO AND FOLLOW THE IMPLEMENTED CONTROLS COULD PUT A STOP TO OUR SAILING. 

Read RISK ASSESSMENT Here………Updated August 3rd

The sailing should be for exercise and wellbeing and should not be used for social gatherings,. With this in mind (for those not working) it may be worthwhile considering sailing during the week rather than at weekends, we would however suggest that you arrange for a ‘sailing buddy’ to be present for safety reasons. 

Please only sail when conditions are well within your level of competence. (Limited Safety cover on Race days, No rescue Cover for Social Sailing)  We do not want any accidents or need to involve the emergency services. The use of mast head floats would reduce the risk of the mast getting stuck in the mud if you did capsize and members should consider their use. . 

Norfolk Wildlife Trust have requested that we try to keep 10 metres away from the reed margins when sailing and keep out of the woods to avoid disturbing nesting birds, also to take care when  turning over upturned boats to ensure that any nesting birds are not disturbed 

Remember to bring and use your hand sanitiser.  

We will be monitoring government guidelines and hopefully in the near future we will be able to implement some form of racing..

Enjoy your sailing, 

Stuart Highfield – Commondore 

Mike Horwitz – Safety Officer

Hello All

This year I have a place at the London Triathlon on 3rd August in Docklands on behalf of Breakthrough Breast Care Cancer Research. Both my partner, Julie, and her sister have suffered from this and thankfully survived, some sadly are not so fortunate. If you would like to help and raise money for this charity, please consider sponsoring me for the event, you can do so at;

http://www.justgiving.com/Martin-Cornwell

Or there is a sponsorship form in the clubhouse if you prefer. If you know of any friends, clubs or employers who may be willing to contribute please pass this on.

Many thanks

Martin Cornwell