Oxford sailing club

The 420s are training this weekend on Farmoor and will have a couple of extra boats with them. As the government has now eased the lockdown to permit club. Not got an account? Create an account now.

As many of you know Andrew “Bart” Simpson was a gold medal winning Olympian who was killed in a tragic sailing accident.

I also know many of you knew him personally. We cater for experienced racers and casual sailors, beginners and veterans. Information for incoming students can be found here, and our term card can be found here. We run a wide range of activities that include: training, racing, and a programme of social events.

At Oxford Sail Training Trust, we focus on having fun whilst learning your chosen sport. A accredited sailing school , so you can be sure of quality training and goo safety-focussed supervision from all of our team. Situated on Farmoor Reservoir miles to the west of Oxford city centre between the villages of Cumnor, Farmoor and Eynsham with easy access from the A, A, A4we offer one of the Premier inland water sailing clubs and waters in the southern half of England.

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Scroll down the page for links to access your account, apply for membership or renew your subscription(s). As well as our strong dinghy racing fleet and established windsurfer group, OSC are increasing the number of activities that are aimed at the new and novice sailor both adults and. West Oxfordshire sailing club is run by the members for the members and as such we all work together to share the responsibilities of keeping the club clean safe and a fun place to be. The main area of the club is run by a committee who are voted into position each year to allow a fair and well managed club. Offering members of all ages and abilities, windsurfing and dinghy sailing.

This is an informal group so please feel free to post anything relating to sailing at Oxford sailing club , such as. It provides an ideal environment for both new and experienced sailors. New members are always welcome. Photos of our National Champions in action a. Oxford Sail Training Trust is recognised by the Royal Yachting Association as a Teaching Establishment, which means that you can be confident that the standard of tuition and equipment will be excellent.

This course is designed to allow the sailor to practise and consolidate their technique whilst experiencing some of the thrill involved in advanced sailing , such as spinnakers, trapezing and simple race techniques. Please note this is a two day course. Enjoy club racing and social activities. Compete in a championship. Learn to improve your sailing skills or simply have fun with family and friends.

Members Guidance During Covid-19. Their influence on UK and international sailing , particularly team racing, has been quite disproportionate to their small numbers of just over 3people.

Sailing takes place on the 3acres of Farmoor, an elevated reservoir with a purpose built beach for easy launching and recovery. We have a good fleet of boats, to suit the wind conditions and your ability. However, this is not essential as there is a good choice.

Sailing formed a large part of their leisure activities after their marriage and as part of her teaching career she also became involved with the newly formed National School’s Sailing Association (NSSA) and became a Sailing Master (the basis for the RYA’s Dinghy Instructor qualification). Club Pro Activities. Sunday Racing has started Pursuit.

Farmoor reservoir offers great Sailing , Bird Watching, Fishing and flat paths for a level walk. Wheelchair access is good. Lots of accessible loos.

GWSC is a goo central location for groups and individuals of all sailing abilities from beginners through to the very experienced. At miles long and 1. Sailing Update From Mr T Rig safe ensure safe distancing both in the dinghy park and on the lawn when setting up your boat. Bring and use soap hand sanitisers as required. Launch safe when leaving the beach, please ensure safe distancing guidelines apply at all times.

To facilitate this we need volunteer OODs and safety boat crews. To enable social distancing while running races we have reduced the OOD team to just two people and simplified the way races are run. There will be two safety boats single-crewed by a PRO and an RO, or a. The prime purpose of the club is to encourage its members to learn to sail and to then help them to improve their sailing skills through leisure sailing or racing.

Welcome to Oxford Sail Training Trust. Whether you are looking for. An immediate family does not include grandchildren, biological relatives, and those related through marriage, such as a brother-in-law, friends or work.