Chipstead Sailing Club


Welcome to Chipstead Sailing Club

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Chipstead Lake, Chipstead near Sevenoaks, KENT TN13 2SD [Google Maps]
* Dinghy Class and Handicap Racing *
* RYA Training Courses: Sailing and Powerboats *
* Junior and Youth Training and Racing *
* Social Events *
* Radio Sailing *



 
 

CHIPSTEAD SAILING CLUB

5th November 2020

UPDATE ON NOVEMBER 2020 LOCKDOWN RESTRICTIONS

 

Dear Members,

As you will be aware the Government has announced a period of Lockdown restrictions to take effect in England as from Thursday 5th November 2020.

As a result of clarification now received on the effect of these restrictions on Sailing Clubs and boating provided to the RYA by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, and advice received from the RYA yesterday evening, the General Committee has decided that, with immediate effect, the Club and all its operations will be physically closed until further notice.

It is clear that Outdoor Sports centres and amenities (which includes Sailing Clubs and water sports centres) must close. Therefore the Clubhouse including the galley, bar, changing rooms and toilets will be shut as from today with no part of the Club buildings being accessible for members or guests.

As no Organised amateur sport will be allowed from 5th November, in those circumstances, we must cancel the Winter Series of Sunday races.

The closure of the Club and all its operations referred to above encompasses all activity on the Lake (including, for the avoidance of doubt, independent sailing, radio controlled yachting, paddleboarding and canoeing).

These decisions will be reviewed in the light of further advices, as and when received, from H.M.Government and/or the RYA.

Other matters

  • Weekly inspections will be undertaken of the Club facilities, including the Clubhouse.
  • The RYA has clarified that attendance at the Club for essential maintenance is allowed, but only if the work cannot wait until the end of the Lockdown period (currently 2nd December). It is felt highly unlikely that qualification will be met in relation to members’ boats.
  • The Christmas Pudding Race scheduled for Sunday 13th December will remain in the calendar, subject to Government restrictions in place at the time.
  • Anyone with any symptoms of Covid-19 should stay away from the Club for the appropriate period of self-isolation.

 

Steve McCann
Commodore
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For the Chipstead Sailing Club General Committee

It is good to see sailing back on the lake!

If you haven't been able to get to the club since lockdown was eased, here are some photos of Solos racing to tempt you!

PADDLE BOARD MEMBERSHIP IS FULL FOR NOW
and is not currently available on this website.

For Paddle board Training and Information contact:
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As a club member with some insight into the workings of our General Committee, I would like to give you a small insight into the work they have put into keeping our lovely club afloat. Safely working along Government and RYA Guidelines and keeping in mind Local restrictions.

The Committee in general have spent so many hours and days researching through the ever changing guidelines. Spending hours of their valuable time in extra meetings. Ordering posters. Attaching locks etc etc. Discussing the best format for Lockdown , Easing , Opening up and beyond. To my mind they have been amazing and I certainly would like to extend my appreciation and thanks. It would have brought down lesser mortals.

They certainly stood by the old adage - Stay calm and carry on!

Meg Warren

Safety Risks On and Off the Water

An analysis of the Safety Risks On and Off the Water at the club has been produced and is available for downloading here.

RYA Musto Youth Award for aspiring Chipstead sailor

A new generation of inspirational sailors were recognised in the RYA Musto Regional Youth Awards, presented at the RYA Dinghy Show on March 1.

The awards celebrate the achievements of young people in the sport whether it’s on the racecourse, volunteering, instructing, coaching or overcoming adversity. They were presented to seven of the 11 regional winners by RYA Chair, Chris Preston, alongside Olympic champion Hannah Mills and her world championship-winning crew Eilidh McIntyre.

Chipstead SC Radio Sailing

DF95 Invicta Trophy Race 7th March 2020

Saturday was a dull overcast day starting with a light wind strengthening to strong by Lunchtime

22 sailors turned out for the race from various clubs, Eastbourne MYC, Coalhouse Fort MYC, Alton RSC, Medway RSC, LMYC, Guildford MYC, Woking RSC and Chipstead SC Radio Sailing.

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