Dell Quay Sailing Club
The best news is....we’re back on the water! The Victorias have their first race on the 30th March.
Dinghy Racing will begin on the 2nd April with the Easter Mini Series.
Rowers have a full program planned. See the latest newsletter to rowers on the website.
Cruisers have decided to cancel April rallies due to ongoing restrictions (but May is looking good!)
Duties are published for April and May with additional weeks being released– many still need to be filled, especially for Easter.
Just a few reminders:
- Dinghy racing is subject to the Covid 19 SI and NORs (which are on the dinghies section of the website) as well as latest RYA guidance. Please remember to sign in at the link on the calendar.
- ‘Covid Sign in’ if you are participating in any activities at the club (use one of: NHS track and trace, DQ’s own QR code or, for the phone-less, the sign in book just inside the club).
- Club house remains closed, including changing rooms, showers, galley and bar. Toilets may be used (but not for changing).
- The balcony may be used subject to compliance with social distancing and the limits on gatherings (rule of 6/2 households).
- And of course – ‘Hands’ (wash them, sanitise them!) ‘Face’ (use a covering as appropriate) and ‘Space’ (social distancing).
- From GC: A new ‘Fit to Sail’ initiative; volunteering for duties; an update on the strategy and a thank you to some Star Volunteers;
- From Sailing Committee: racing half hours and some open meeting dates;
- From the Junior Section and Training - There’s an important update regarding junior training over Easter as well as information regarding the Duke of Edinburgh scheme. Keep an eye out for the formal launch in mid-April of the junior section’s ‘Sunday Fundays’!
- House Committee: update on service plus some refresher training.
                                                      Dell Quay Sailing Club is a relaxed, friendly sailing club, a happy place for families, couples, and individuals to enjoy in the sheltered waters of Chichester Harbour or the Solent. The club itself is in one of the most picturesque locations to be found in Chichester harbour.The harbours 22 square miles of water offer a variety of destinations and of course easy access to the Solent and the English Channel with all their possible cruising destinations. While most activities, sailing and social, take place at weekends, members have access to the club at all times.The main club building houses a bar, lounge area, galley and changing rooms with hot showers. There is also a converted grain warehouse providing a race office, office/training room and workshop as well as a spacious shed for storage. There are berthing spaces for a large number of dinghies and a number of drying moorings for yachts. Dell Quay welcomes Paddle Boarders & Kayakers to enjoy this idyllic setting, perfect for exploring the harbour by paddle board. We have a floating pontoon which serves as a great launch for paddle boarders, and a club house with superb views across the harbour. The club wishes to encourage paddle boarders & Kayakers to join as members, and be a part of this active and sociable sailing club.The club runs Fun Friday's through the summer season, where there are suitable tides, attracting many existing paddle boarding members to come and enjoy their sport on a beautiful summer's evening! DQSC and the Environment If you are interested in Membership follow this link for detail. Sailing events run all year round with racing for adults and juniors, a junior training week during the summer holidays, the very active Women on the Water (WOW) group, dinghy cruising and cruiser rallies within the harbour, the Solent and as far afield as Brittany. Subject to qualifications, Dell Quay Sailing Club also has a number of dinghies for club members use, just in case you dont have your own boat yet. These include an RS Vision, 4 Pico's, a Laser 13, 2 RS Feva's, a Topper, an Optomist and a Wayfarer. The comprehensive racing programme includes class and handicap series, several open events and the highlight of the season, the Annual Regatta. We even race Victoria RC Model yachts. The club hosts :- We also provide training course on both power and sail to Members only through our RYA Training Center. We hope this introduction has encouraged you to find out more about Dell Quay Sailing Club.But the best way is to come down and see for yourself.Please contact us and someone will be pleased to show you around. See details about our clubs facilities. We look forward to seeing you soon! A birds eye view of Dell Quay Sailing Club
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