Dinghy Beginners - The beginners course is set up so that students who have no experience with sailing can gain an RYA level 1 and 2 beginners qualification. Beginners will be given sessions to improve their confidence on the water by RYA instructors. Usually sail Pico’s. Open Sailing - Freeform sailing for those who are confident enough to take a dinghy out without an instructor or coach. For those who just want a bit of extra practice. Usually sail Fireflies on Wednesday. Dinghy Team Racing - We have three teams, which train most Saturdays and compete on some weekends. These teams compete in National events throughout the year and though it is a big commitment it is well worth it for the fun. Sail Fireflies. Yachting Yachting Teams - We sail 707’s and Sonars throughout the year, competing in various different competitions and in various different locations.

If you are just trying out sailing at our taster or trials session, warm, old clothes that you are willing to get wet, should do. If you join the club (bare in mind that we sail mostly in the winter months), we have some suggestions of kit below. There are items which are available in limited numbers which can be borrowed from Bardowie club (they have an asterix beside their names), however we do recommend purchasing your own for both ease and comfort. Wetsuit/Drysuit* SprayTop Wetshoes* SprayTop RashVest Sailing Gloves Bailer (can construct out of a milk carton) Hat Sailing Watch Thermals Protest Flag (Have a look in your Welcome Pack) Please understand that this is merely a list of suggested items, and that you may wish to remove or add items to your personal attire.

Wednesdays Beginners and Open Sailing On this day, each week, beginners and open sailors will meet outside the Glasgow University Union at 1pm (check the facebook page for updates). They will then be taken in a GUSA bus or in taxis to Bardowie loch, and will return to the union for around 6pm. Social Wednesdays are also our sailing social night, where we meet at The Record Factory before proceeding to Sanctuary. This is the best time to get to know people and make friends. Saturdays Teams Sailors who perform on teams, train on Saturdays and usually meet at the Glasgow University Union at 9am. They are taken by either taxi or GUSA bus to Bardowie Loch and return at around 6pm. Weekends Teams and Dream Team Our sailing teams compete frequently in events throughout first and second semester. These usually include a social on the Friday and Saturday evening and sailing on the Saturday and Sunday. Yachting Often you will recieve the opportunity to be on our yachting team. Usually yachting trips occur on the weekend.

Taster Session Freeeeeeeeee! Membership £35 for new members, £40 for returning Dinghy teams £40 (Covers training, SSS leagues & BUCS) Boozw Cruise £140* Yachting taster session £TBC Summer Sail Week £285* (Plus refundable deposit of £65 + €80 fuel/mooring costs)** RYA Dinghy Sailing Level 2 £TBC *Subject to change **Not including flights Please note that all members must be a member of the university gym for insurance purposes (£144 for 12 months duriing the 2021/22 academic year)