Family Open Day 2023 at Rutland Sailing Club was a Fantastic Success

 

In spite of strong winds and blustery showers, Rutland Sailing Club went ahead with their annual Open day Event on Saturday 15th July, and it was a fantastic success. RSC volunteers were determined to make the best of the bad weather. There were over 200 visitors, including several present and former councillors from Rutland County Council.

As a safety precaution, organizer and Olympic Silver medallist David Wilkins decided to curtail the sailing to just catamarans and a couple of keelboats. Many guests also went out on the three Committee boats to see the Club facilities from the water.

Families, and couples were shown catamarans, dinghies, and keelboats on the beach, and were introduced to club members who were on hand to encourage people of all ages and abilities to try the sport. The Sailing School used a sailing simulator to give people an onshore experience of sailing.

Other opportunities were showcased during the Open Day including Sailability for sailors with disabilities, Civil Service Sailing Association and RAF Sailing Association where RSC is one of their home clubs.

Rutland Sailability operates from RSC and provides opportunities for people of all ages with a wide range of disabilities to enjoy sailing at local, national and international events.

We were delighted to see so many family visitors and hope to get future top youth sailors coming through the club system.

"Sailing is one of those sports that brings all the family, all age groups together. It covers all aspects of life. The club can offer the right facilities and social experiences for all interested in this healthy outdoor sport.

"Sailing by nature is always in isolated locations, off the beaten track. It is not in the middle of the town like you would get with football or other clubs. It is away from everyone's natural eyeline, that is why it goes under the radar.

"In Rutland, we have one of the best clubs in the country and a fantastic facility right here on our doorstep. We are a national sailing academy, so we get some of the best sailors and events coming here.

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