Draycote Dash

Originally posted by rogue Originally posted by chrisg Draycote also has rescue cover for 364 days a year too which costs.   which is worth every penny!!!!

south cerney allows sailing anytime you want... I managed a couple of dawn raids when i was member, sadly I forgot to check the forecast so neither were particularly memorable sails for the actual sailing!!!  (Nice thought though  )

litigation culture..... if you cause an accident on private property while authorised to do something (e.g. windsurf, jet ski, sail a dinghy) then surely this is different from causing an accident on a public beach or at sea under COLREGS.

Edited by rogue - 29 Feb 12 at 1:42pm

whilst we're on this little diversion, it's worth noting that the restrictions on English inland clubs are much more severe than Scottish clubs thanks to the difference between Trespass (England) and Access (Scotland) laws. In Scotland, if you've got land (por the lease for land) by a Loch, you can use it, even if it is a reservoir, for sailing without the "owner" of the body of water being able to stop you. it can also be used for kayaking, swimming, paddle boarding etc- fishing still requires permits and motorboats can be restricted. Much like you can walk, cycle and horse ride almost wherever you like. Landowners have almost no liability for your safety on their land/water.

Sailing is in a very good place compared to some other sports, try just pitching up (pun intended) at your local golf course for a quick round of golf; no chance without paying the green fees.  OK you say, someone has to pay for making the course in the first place, sailors don't have to (well on the sea anyhow)... but how many council rules would also stop you playing golf, cricket or any other ball games on parks?  You can kite-surf off most beaches for no cost, but doubt most councils would let you land-yacht in a park.... although of course this all comes down to enforcement.  My favorite story on that subject was two US Navy guys who got caught playing a round of golf at Torrey Pines nr San Diego, in the middle of the night, wearing NVG kit and using a flask of coffee (or similar) to heat the ball up so it could be seen when it landed!