Day sailing or racing

   Hi Everybody,

I,m after a bit of advise on local club racing. I am a member of a small

Sailing club in leicester and own a varied selection of different sailing dinghys.

What I would like to know is could I take one of these to another club pay for the day and enter there racing, purely as a one off.

I know I can do the open meetings but looking for more of a spur of the moment choice.

Would this be allowed and also could it upset anybody else's yearly results.

Thanks in advance,

Rich.

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jasperthedog Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 24 Nov 11 Online Status: Offline Posts: 13	Post Options Post Reply Quote jasperthedog Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Day sailing or racing Posted: 31 Dec 18 at 11:36am
	Hi Everybody, I,m after a bit of advise on local club racing. I am a member of a small Sailing club in leicester and own a varied selection of different sailing dinghys. What I would like to know is could I take one of these to another club pay for the day and enter there racing, purely as a one off. I know I can do the open meetings but looking for more of a spur of the moment choice. Would this be allowed and also could it upset anybody else's yearly results. Thanks in advance, Rich.

Rupert Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 11 Aug 04 Location: Whitefriars sc Online Status: Offline Posts: 8956	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rupert Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 31 Dec 18 at 11:46am
	I'm sure most would welcome you with open arms. As for mucking up results, enough members only do one or two races a series, so I can't see it being an issue.
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Gordon 1430 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 27 Jun 17 Location: Lee on Solent Online Status: Offline Posts: 309	Post Options Post Reply Quote Gordon 1430 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 31 Dec 18 at 12:06pm
	Most clubs allow people to join in up to 6 times a year without being a member. after that they may have a day membership. good luck
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423zero Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 08 Jan 15 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3399	Post Options Post Reply Quote 423zero Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 31 Dec 18 at 2:38pm
	My club only allows 6 daily sails a year too, it's not free though, think it's £8.

Sam.Spoons Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 07 Mar 12 Location: Manchester UK Online Status: Offline Posts: 3395	Post Options Post Reply Quote Sam.Spoons Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 31 Dec 18 at 6:59pm
	I was just looking to do this at a club halfway between me and a Blaze sailing mate, they will allow a member to sign you in as a guest but you can't sail out own boat outside of open meetings (you can sail a members boat or a club boat).
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jasperthedog Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 24 Nov 11 Online Status: Offline Posts: 13	Post Options Post Reply Quote jasperthedog Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 03 Jan 19 at 7:13pm
	Thanks for your help chaps. Seems like its not quite straightforward so probaly will just stick to day sailing with the odd open meeting. I have e-mailed a dozen local clubs I'll report back there replies. Cheers Richard

Sam.Spoons Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 07 Mar 12 Location: Manchester UK Online Status: Offline Posts: 3395	Post Options Post Reply Quote Sam.Spoons Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 03 Jan 19 at 8:10pm
	Does no harm to ask, many clubs will be glad to have you as a guest I'm sure.
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Oli Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 23 Mar 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1020	Post Options Post Reply Quote Oli Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 03 Jan 19 at 11:22pm
	Imagine most clubs run the old tried and tested method of allowing several visits per year but no sailing your own boat and at a standing members invite, then limited numbers of day membership at a nominal rate.
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Sam.Spoons Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 07 Mar 12 Location: Manchester UK Online Status: Offline Posts: 3395	Post Options Post Reply Quote Sam.Spoons Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 03 Jan 19 at 11:26pm
	Probably true but still worth asking. And many places offer a day ticket (though mostly sailing centres rather than clubs). There should be plenty of opportunities to go sailing without joining a club if that is what you want.
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jasperthedog Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 24 Nov 11 Online Status: Offline Posts: 13	Post Options Post Reply Quote jasperthedog Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 21 Jan 19 at 5:30pm
	Well I e-mailed eight clubs to see if I could join in with the club racing while using a day ticket. Only one club had the decency to reply, and strangely that was from Rutland water where I was a member for 20 years, so I almost knew the answer. It doesn't seem to be a problem with them just turn up early and introduce myself to the race officer. I even paid one club for a refresher course that after 4 weeks still haven't sent a confirmation, lucky I used PayPal because I'll be taking that back in the morning. A bit disappointing all round really but I,'ll sort something. Cheers All, Rich.