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The Lockdown Shakedown (Dinghies)

The Lockdown Shakedown (Dinghies)

16 Jul 2020 9:10 AM | Millar (Administrator)

Racing (for some) is back! The Lockdown Shakedown is on for this Saturday afternoon. If you have at least 2 seasons experience and participation in at least 10 sailing events in 2019 under your belt, register for one of the 3 racing flights departing this coming Saturday, via one of the following event links:

Flight 1 - 2pm start

Flight 2 - 2.20pm start

Flight 3 - 2.40pm start

There is a maximum of 5 boats per flight. Existing registrations should be visible on the event registration page for each flight to enable dinghy classes to self-organise. Club dinghy hire is not available at the present time so this is Own Boat only.

Please read and abide by the COVID-19 Operating Procedures, specifically:

Arrive ready to go afloat or be prepared to change outdoors. The dinghy park offers some sheltered spaces.

Stay in your allocated flight of five boats, do not interact with or join other flights on shore.

Allow flights ahead of you to launch before moving to the beach.

Do not use the harbour hose for wash down, fill a bucket before your launch and wash down in your dinghy space.

Race safe!

As many of you will have noticed, our clubhouse roof is leaking, with tubs in the café and buckets in the attic, it’s clear that it now needs to be replaced to protect our much-loved clubhouse for the future.

The good news is that work is underway. Planning permission has been granted, and the project is expected to cost around £50,000. We’ve already secured a £5,000 grant from the North Berwick Trust, are applying for more funding, and will carefully use club reserves while keeping the club financially secure.

Fundraising will play an important part, and we’re keen to make this a fun and engaging process for everyone. Our target for this year, 2026, is £5,000. There are lots of ways to get involved

Buy a ticket for the 100 Club
Simply donate, using this link, or at the bar.
Attend fund raising events.

If you’re interested in helping with grant applications, have ideas for fundraising, or would simply like to know more, we’d love to hear from you!