Blokes in Boats 2024

 

Sadly we have come to the end of the 2024 Blokes in Boats season.

 

We have been fortunate to have “entertained” 25 different Blokes some of whom have come along for 5 or more times.

 

Hopefully it has been not only entertaining but also informative and helping to get a little more time on the water for all involved. Some previous “Blokes” have now gone on to join in Club Racing, thus expanding the Racing Fleets.

 

Lasers are more difficult to rig up than simpler boats and, on occasions, have proven to be a bit of a trial because some of the boats are privately owned and are rigged in slightly different ways.  However, we have been extremely lucky to have been able to borrow, not only the three Club boats, but others from very generous loanees, namely, Robert Odling, Neil O’May, Wade Hindell, Alex King, and Richard Batten. Without their generosity the Blokes in Boats would not have been anywhere near as successful so,

Thank you Gentlemen.

 

And also a big thank you to those who have given up their time this season to help out with Blokes in Boats

 

Whilst no dates have yet been decided upon, we are expecting Blokes in Boats to continue in 2025, so we shall look forward to doing it all again next year.

See you then

 

FAQ’s

 

Do I need to have sailing experience?

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All are welcome so please come along and join the fun.

 

When do you meet up?

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We usually meet on Saturday mornings during the sailing season, weather permitting. However, we may have a few Sunday morning sessions.

Our proposed dates will be on the club diary, and on our WhatsApp group page.

 

How do I Join?

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Please email manager@highcliffesailing.co.uk.  You will be put in contact with the team and added to the Whatsapp group.

 

Do I need to let you know if I am coming each week?

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We utilise some Club boats and some very generously loaned, privately owned boats, mainly Lasers (Radial and Full rig) and Zests.  However, the number of boats can be limited so we do ask all participants to register their intent to join in, on the WhatsApp group, on the previous Thursday.