General Information

	REDDITCH SAILING CLUB

General Information

Formation

The Redditch Sailing Club was formed in 1960 and sailed on the River Avon at Offenham, near Evesham. In June 1973, the Club transferred its headquarters to the newly created lake in the Arrow Valley Park at Redditch. The lake is approximately 27 acres in extent and is a good shape for sailing, being roughly triangular with two central islands. The Club has built a two-storey brick Clubhouse that includes a galley with bar facilities, changing rooms and showers, as well as storage space for equipment. Slipways and car and dinghy parking facilities are also available.

Dinghy Classes

The Club is open to all types and classes of sailing dinghy up to 14ft in length.

Racing Days & Times

DAY	START TIME	TYPE OF RACE
*1 April to 30 September*
Sunday	10:00 hr 12.00 hrs 14.00 hrs	80 min Pursuit 60 min+ Handicap Novice Race (After April/Sept Course)
*Mid April to Mid September*
Tuesday	19.00 hrs	80 min Personal Handicap
*1 October to 31 March*
Sunday	10.00 hrs 12.00 hrs 13.30 hrs	80 min Pursuit 60 min+ Handicap Junior Race

Other Races

• Boxing Day

• New Years Day

• Dark Race = Yes - Racing in the Dark!!!!

• Other Trophy Races throughout the Year

Sailing Distances from the Lake Bank

During exclusive use times, you are allowed to sail within 5 metres of the bank - 20 metres at all other times.

Exclusive Use Times:

1 April - 30 September

Sunday 09.00 hrs - 13.00 hrs

Tuesday & Thursday evenings 18.00 hrs - 21.00 hrs

1 October - 31 March

Sunday 09.00 hrs - 17.00 hrs

Independent Sailing

During the last few years, safety in sailing has been shown to be a priority. Consequently, increasing demands are being asked of safety at RSC. This has led to the Club deciding to adopt a policy of joint sailing and no independent sailing. There must be a minimum of two boats on the water at any one time in order to provide assistance if the crew of either should get into difficulties.

THIS SAFETY POLICY MUST BE ADHERED TO

Buoyancy Aids

It is Club policy that no one is allowed on the water without wearing a buoyancy aid. They must be worn at all times, whether it is for racing, fun or safety boat cover.

Boat Park

A record of boats and owners is kept upstairs in the glass-fronted notice board. If for any reason your boat or telephone number changes, please will you make the relevant alterations on this list. Please check that the information on the list is correct.

Boat Parking Pitches

You are responsible for maintaining your pitch. This does mean mowing or strimming your boat area. You should always ensure your boat is properly tied down.

Children

The Club welcomes children. Young children should not be left unattended in the Clubhouse or grounds and must be kept under control at all times. Those under the age of 13 must wear a buoyancy aid if going within 5 metres of the lake

Working Party

These are held Spring and Autumn, when the Clubhouse and grounds are given their twice-yearly grooming. This can entail quite a bit of work, so you should come along and give a hand. The Club will not tidy itself and, left unattended will soon become neglected and overgrown.

Parking

Only the Officer of the Day and the galley manager should park in the boat compound during Club opening hours. Park your vehicle in the Club car park. Unloading is allowed in the boat park providing you then remove your car to the car park. Please keep the Club gates closed.

Insurance - (See Sailing Instructions 1|2(1YRU19))

All members sailing boats must have a Third Party insurance policy with minimum value as stated on appropriate declaration.

Security

All money and belongings brought into the Clubhouse and changing rooms are done so at your own risk. Money, purses, wallets, watches, etc may be left behind the bar. Please note expensive tools and sails left in your parked boats may not be covered by your sailing insurance. It is essential to keep the Club gates closed at all times.

First Aid Box

This is kept behind the bar. Point to remember - Blood is very difficult to remove from sails!!!!!

Emergency Telephone Numbers

These are kept next to the telephone in the bar.

Notice Boards

Any "Wanted" or "For Sale" items you may have, please feel free to pin an advert on the notice board downstairs. Put a date on this advert so people know how current they are and remove them when they are no longer applicable.

Social Activities

There is an extensive social programme throughout the year. Events are advertised on the notice board above the stairs and is open to all members. Please feel free to come along and enjoy yourself when you can - you won't be sorry!