Off Beach racing for all classes, free community BBQ at 1200

$5.00 Single Race Entry

Racing requirements: AS number to race, hold membership to hire a boat.

If you pay to store a boat at WSC, there is no race entry fee. Please see a member of staff for a discount code.

 

Whitsunday Sailing Club Off-Beach Operational Guidelines

 

1.       Calling off racing is a decision to be made by Club Officials

·       The decision for a sailor to race is up to the sailor themself and/or his or her parent

 

2.       No racing/coaching in winds averaging over 25kts 1 hour prior to racing/coaching commencement.

 

3.       Junior Sailing inside moorings may be conducted in 20kts sustained.

 

4.       VHF CH72 Radio comms, closed-loop communications required. Parent volunteer to “Man” shore based radio. Instructors will brief new parents.

 

5.       1 safety boat per 6 sail boats.

 

6.       The club will endeavour to maintain 2 persons in safety boats in over 20kts. Club’s expectation of parental volunteers to man safety boats, if qualified and called upon.

 

 

7.       Self rig own dinghy encouraged. Coaching staff will assist where possible. All club equipment to be derigged and washed thoroughly, stored appropriately.

 

8.       When a sailor is on the water, there must be a parent, guardian or designated person on contactable within close proximity of the club house.

 

 

9.       Sunday Sailors:

Please follow the family roster as best as practicable. When unable to fulfil a rostered day, please find replacement coverage.

Family jobs include: Friday Night Raffles, Shore Based Radio, Safety Boat Driver, BBQ Duty.

 

10.  Coaching for Juniors is paramount to their learning. Designated areas (classrooms) will be sectioned off for the teaching of juniors. Please resect this learning space. Any feedback prior or post sessions is welcomed.