Rules on going afloat

Dinghy sailing is only allowed
i) when a manned safety boat is on the water (see below)
or
ii) from May 1st to the second Saturday in September only, when another fully rigged dinghy is on the water and available to give assistance. All helms of participating boats must be over 18 years of age and all members who go afloat as such accept that they do so entirely at their own risk

Windsurfing is permitted when a manned safety boat is afloat (see below) or when another windsurfer is afloat and ready to give assistance if required (not applicable to members under the age of 14 unless they are qualified to Windsurfing Level 2).

Canoe/kayak members may only go afloat when a rescue boat is in attendance.

Corporate and affiliate members should refer to the club rules.

A safety boat will usually be available on
i) Sunday afternoons from the first Sunday in April to the last Sunday in November
ii) Saturday afternoons from the first Saturday in May to the second Saturday in September
iii) Wednesday evenings from mid April to the second Wednesday in September