Summer Sailing Information Evening - Thursday 9th October

Published 19:49 on 29 Sep 2025

Are you curious about keelboat racing? Thinking of jumping on board as crew, or maybe you're a boat owner keen to give racing a go this summer? Whether you're brand new, have a little experience, or just want to understand what really happens out on the racecourse, this evening is for you!

What's happening on the night:

• Racing 101 with John & Linda Parrish
  They'll walk us through the basics of keelboat racing, the key rules, how a race start sequence works, what the race committee does during racing, and how finishes are managed.
• Safety at Sea
  A refresher on important safety reminders and the minimum requirements for racing boats, especially handy if you're planning to head out beyond our fun twilight or rum races.
• Learn to Sail
  Before and after the talks, come along for a chat and meet Phil Shaw who runs Learn to Sail Keelboats courses for those just starting out.
• Register with Crew and Boat Finder
  Looking to crew or looking for crew. Find out how Crew and Boat Finder work on the GHYC website and register your interest.

This is a friendly, welcoming evening designed for everyone who wants to get involved, both members and non members as crew, as a skipper, or just to learn more about the sport we love. Bring your questions, bring a friend, and join us to get the Summer Sailing Season started. See you there!

Club open from 1730

Speakers start 1900

Last updated 19:58 on 29 September 2025