LADIES WHO LAUNCH

WHAT IS IT?

Started in 2012, the ‘Ladies Who Launch’ section of the club continues to go from strength to strength. Aimed at ladies of all ages and all crewing or helming abilities from complete beginners to established racers. The training has a flexible and relaxed feel in a friendly environment

WHEN IS IT?

We meet on Thursday evenings 6.30pm to 8pm from May to September. Click the heading to see the calendar.

HOW DO I JOIN IN?

For non members we will arrange a free ‘taster’ session before making any commitment to join our popular group. After that just turn u. For further information click here contact us.

Frequently asked questions

As a new member you can use the clubs training boats, for the 1st year. This is a fleet of boats owned by the club, which are perfect to learn in. 

You don’t need any specific equipment start with. A change of clothes and trainers you’re happy to get wet. We have changing facilities for you to use, which we fully refurbed in 2017. We have all the safety equipment you will need, so you don’t need to go out and get any kit.

Absolutely not! The group is a really good mixture of experienced and new members, who are all more than happy to help you get started. After all we all started somewhere! The group is run by trained instructors to get you on the water.

No we have 8 years and 80 year olds that all regularly sail. The group has no age limits to it, just a group who enjoy spending time on the water.

If you have any more questions please feel free to contact us, or pop in over a weekend

what our members say......

"I saw the Ladies Who Launch on 'i will if you will ' in 2015 and thought I would come along and give it a try. I have found everyone so friendly and welcoming at the sailing club and I really look forward to our Thursday evenings on the water each week, during the summer . The Ladies Who Launch are a lovely fun group to learn to sail with"
mrs l
LADIES THAT LAUNCH MEMBER