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Dovestone Sailing Club Open Day - Sun, Sails, and Smiles: A Perfect Day on the Water!

by Nik Lever 11 May 2025 12:45 BST 10 May 2025
Callum Splaine, Saghar Sodagar and Mal Hartland during the Dovestone Sailing Club Open Day © Nik Lever

Dovestone Sailing Club hosted their annual Open Day on May 10th as part of the Royal Yachting Association's (RYA) Discover Sailing initiative.

For just £10 participants try sailing with an experienced helm for 30 minutes then return to the club house for light refreshments. The weather on the day was perfect sunshine and a gentle breeze. Over 60 people enjoyed getting out on the water and several plan to take it further by taking an RYA training course at the club or by becoming a full member.

Take a look at the website, dovestonesc.org.uk for more pictures from the day.

Dovestone Sailing Club Open Day - photo © Nik Lever
Dovestone Sailing Club Open Day - photo © Nik Lever
Eloise and Bethany James during the Dovestone Sailing Club Open Day - photo © Nik Lever
Eloise and Bethany James during the Dovestone Sailing Club Open Day - photo © Nik Lever
John Hughes and John MacDonald during the Dovestone Sailing Club Open Day - photo © Nik Lever
John Hughes and John MacDonald during the Dovestone Sailing Club Open Day - photo © Nik Lever
Alice Morris and Stephen James during the Dovestone Sailing Club Open Day - photo © Nik Lever
Alice Morris and Stephen James during the Dovestone Sailing Club Open Day - photo © Nik Lever

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