Waimakariri Sailing Club (Inc.)

To promote sailing to all ages within the community by creating an environment that fosters friendship, participation and achievement.

Sailing Programme - next three weeks

DayDateStart timeEvent
Friday 14 11:00hrs Show Day Sailing
Sunday 16 12:00hrs Club Class Championship Races 3&4
Saturday 22 17:00hrs Twilight Sailing Day
Sunday 30 11:00hrs Club Sailing
(If used this means 👍 all good, 👎 canceled, 👉 amended.)
Full Club programme of all events here.
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About Club Racing.
The Club sails on Saturdays and/or Sundays from September through to April. We also run a winter series for those who are keen. Sailing times vary to coincide with incoming tides. Handicap racing ensures all sailors have an opportunity to compete on a fair basis and perhaps take home a trophy even when sailing an older boat.
 
Health and Safety
Whether you are new to sailing or an old-hand please read the articles below about the things we should think about, look at and check on to help us avoid injury. Before going out on the water all sailors must read the Sailing Safety Procedures on this page.
Not to be forgotten the most important part of safe sailing is attending the skippers briefing before any event.

Here are some Health and Safety stories.
  • When the wind comes around the building
  • The shaved down cork bung
  • The Health and Safety Act 2015
  • Create good rigging habits
  • Sailing in boisterous conditions
  • Our Check List for safe sailing
  • It can be cold out there
  • Think safe be safe - What to do
  • Take time to smell the roses
  • Slipping on black ice
  • Know your limits when sailing
  • Completing the race entry form
  • Winter Sailing can be Fun and Safe
  • That sharp blade and spinning bit
  • Sliding on a drop of water
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    Safe sailing tip.
    Did you know that silt brought down by the river can make the ramp slippery.
    Did you know that silt brought down by the river can make the ramp slippery.
     

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