Torpoint Mosquito Sailing Club Open Day
by Brigitte Mann 16 Jul 2015 18:09 BST
11 July 2015
Scores of people try out all sorts of water sports on offer at the club
On Saturday 11th July Torpoint Mosquito opened up the Club in Marine Drive, Torpoint, Cornwall to one and all. Scores of people came along had a go at dinghy sailing, yacht sailing and wind-surfing. Visitors also got out in kayaks and the new half gigs and even the scuba diving section got in on the act and had people 'diving' in a plastic tub!
In sunny but windy conditions a band of club volunteers ensured that over 50 people of all ages were able to experience one or more free water sports taster sessions. Visitors were able to look around the Club's facilities which include a licensed bar and members' restaurant as well as updated changing rooms and workshop and storage facilities made possible by funding secured in 2013 as part of the "Inspired Facilities" legacy after the London 2012 Olympics. Visitors could also visit the RNLI stand, try to win a prize in the raffle or sample the teas and homemade cakes on the cadet stand. The cadet section is open to young people aged between 8 and 18 and it often has a waiting list so it was pleased to raise around £200 towards getting more young people out sailing.
Steve Creek, Commodore, commented: "Despite the wind being a little frisky at times, it's wonderful that so many people came along and experienced what great fun it is being out on the water. There was a real buzz and sense of excitement at the Club and we gained quite a few new members, mainly family groups. Thanks must go to the RNLI volunteers who gave their time to come along and support us and to our all own hard- working volunteers and staff for making the day so successful."