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• Evening 1

  • Start
    03/04/2024
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  • End
    19/06/2024
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  • Schedule
    12 sessions
  • Location
    WOSC

  "Evening 1" series Wednesday club racing starts on 3 April 2024 and continues through the next 11 Wednesdays with the last race of the Series on 19 June.

  Start time is 19:00 in April, moving to 19:15 in May and June; the race will last approximately 1 hour.
  

  7 out of 12 to count - Single start, single finish from which Fast and Slow fleet results will be taken.

  The results from Evening 1 and Evening 2 will also be combined for the "Evening Paddle" General Handicap series (13 out of 24 to count).
  

  Fast are classed as boats with PYN 1109 (Wayfarer) and below.
  

  Slow are classed as boats with PYN above 1109.

  Come and Join in, plus the bar is usually open for an hour after racing finishes.

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• Pursuit

  • Start
    14/04/2024
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  • End
    14/07/2024
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    WOSC

  Pursuit races Sunday 14 April, 2 June & 14 July 2024

  1) 14 April 12:00 - 13:30

  2) 14 April 14:30 - 16:00

  3) 2 June 12:00 - 13:30

  4) 2 June 14:30 - 16:00

  5) 14 July 12:00 - 13:30

  6) 14 July 14:30 - 16:00
  

  4 out of 6 to count - 90 minute races
  

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• Recreational Sailing

  • Start
    27/04/2024
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  • End
    31/08/2024
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  • Schedule
    7 sessions

  Recreational Sailing Saturdays
  

  There will be patrol boat cover between 13:00 and 17:00, ready to provide assistance on the water to anyone who would like to sail their boat or a club boat. A great opportunity to practise launching and sailing around our lake, to enjoy the weather or improve your boat handling skills.
  

  We will run Recreational Sailing sessions on the following Saturdays during spring and summer:

  1) Saturday 27 April 2024

  2) Saturday 18 May 2024

  3) Saturday 15 June 2024

  4) Saturday 22 June 2024

  5) Saturday 6 July 2024

  6) Saturday 27 July 2024

  7) Saturday 31 August 2024

  Come and spend time on the water!
  

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• Start racing at WOSC

  • Start
    28/04/2024
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  • End
    22/09/2024
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    WOSC

  Start Racing at WOSC
  

  This fun and informal monthly race series aims to give new sailors of all ages the opportunity to build their confidence and develop their sailing & boat handling skills. Throughout the race series you will receive coaching and advice from experienced members to help you improve your skills and technique.

  Every four weeks or so during late spring and summer, we will meet at 9:30 on Sunday morning for a quick briefing on the race course and some basic rules. Club boats will be available for those wishing to take part. We aim to run two to four short races, with the first starting at 10:00. We should be finished around 11:00 after a short debrief. This will give participants enough time to join in the 12:00 club race, should they wish to.

  We hope to see as many of you as possible, make sure you come dressed for the weather and be sure to bring your sense of humour!

  From Sunday 28 April 2024 and then every four week or so until 22 September.
  

  1) 28 April 9:30 - 11:00
  
  2) 19 May 9:30 - 11:00
  
  3) 23 June 9:30 - 11:00
  
  4) 28 July 9:30 - 11:00
  

  5) 18 August 9:30 - 11:00

  6) 22 September 9:30 - 11:30

  To qualify for the series, you will need to take part in just over half the races run. You would be expected to qualify if you sail a boat (of the same class) in all races on 4 of the 6 Sundays.
  

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• Summer

  • Start
    28/04/2024
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  • End
    19/05/2024
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  • Schedule
    8 sessions
  • Location
    WOSC

  Single Handed and Crewed race series
  

  "Summer" series Sunday club racing starts on 28 April 2024 and continues through the next 3 Sundays. This race series runs in the 1st and 2nd races of the day.

  1) 28 April 12:00 - 13:00

  2) 28 April 14:00 - 15:00

  3) 5 May 12:00 - 13:00

  4) 5 May 14:00 - 15:00

  5) 12 May 12:00 - 13:00

  6) 12 May 14:00 - 15:00

  7) 19 May 12:00 - 13:00

  8) 19 May 14:00 - 15:00

  5 out of 8 to count - Single Handed and Crewed races
  

  Single handed boats, including two handed boats with handicap adjustment.

  Crewed are two or three or more (where allowed by class rules).

  There will be a single start for both fleets from which separate results for the Single Handed fleet and the Crewed fleet will be taken.
  

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• Junior

  • Start
    28/04/2024
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  • End
    28/07/2024
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  • Schedule
    9 sessions
  • Location
    WOSC

  "Junior" series Sunday club racing starts on 28 April 2024 and continues on Sundays until 28 July - with a three-week break for half-term and the club regatta, and another break in mid-July.

  1) 28 April, 12:05 - 13:00
  
  2) 5 May, 12:05 - 13:00
  
  3) 12 May, 12:05 - 13:00
  

  4) 19 May, 12:05 - 13:00

  5) 16 June, 12:05 - 13:00

  6) 23 June, 12:05 - 13:00

  7) 30 June, 12:05 - 13:00

  8) 7 July, 12:05 - 13:00

  9) 28 July, 12:05 - 13:00
  

  5 out of 9 to count - General Handicap races
  

  The Junior race start will be 5 minutes after the single start of the Summer or Midsummer 1 race. The Junior race takes place before lunch to enable as many Junior sailors as possible to join in. Anyone aged under 19 on the 30th April 2024 qualifies as a Junior sailor.
  

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• General Handicap 1

  • Start
    28/04/2024
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  • End
    23/06/2024
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    WOSC

  General Handicap 1 race series 

  Four consecutive Sundays from 28 April 2024 to 19 May, a three week break and then two more Sundays on 16 June and 23 June. Third race of the day on:

  1) 28 April 15:30 - 16:30
  

  2) 5 May 15:30 - 16:30
  

  3) 12 May 15:30 - 16:30

  4) 19 May 15:30 - 16:30

  5) 16 June 15:30 - 16:30

  6) 23 June 15:30 - 16:30

  4 out of 6 to count 
  

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• Solo Fleet Racing

  • Start
    28/04/2024
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  • End
    23/06/2024
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    WOSC

  Solo Class race series
  

  Four consecutive Sundays from 28 April 2024 to 19 May, a three week break and then two more Sundays on 16 June and 23 June. Third race of the day on:

  1) 28 April 15:35 - 16:30
  

  2) 5 May 15:35 - 16:30
  

  3) 12 May 15:35 - 16:30

  4) 19 May 15:35 - 16:30

  5) 16 June 15:35 - 16:30

  6) 23 June 15:35 - 16:30

  4 out of 6 to count 
  

  The Solo Class race starts five minutes after the General Handicap 1 race.
  

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• RYA Level 1 Adult Learn to Sail Course

  • Start
    04/05/2024
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    09:30
  • End
    05/05/2024
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    17:00
  • Location
    WOSC
  • Spaces left
    1

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  Adult course (age 16+) or 14+ with parent: RYA Level 1

  Times: Adult weekend courses start at 09:30 prompt on the water (can arrive from 09:00) and finish about 17:00.

  Location: The club premises can be found at the end of an access road off the B4449 Stanton Harcourt to Hardwick road near Hardwick in Oxfordshire. The nearest Postcode for Sat Nav users is: OX29 5AG. This is Beard Mill Farm near the entrance to our track. Or see web map.

  Fees: Training is free, but there is an admin charge of £30 to cover expenses. You will need to pay this fee in order to book (see additional information for cancellation policy).

  Facilities: Access to club house with toilets, changing rooms, showers and kitchen with microwave and tea and coffee. Please bring a packed lunch and snacks for the day as there is no food available on site. 

  Instructor:student ratios: These meet RYA requirements at a minimum, but there are usually more Instructors than this.

  Boats: Training may be in single handed boats: Hartley 12, Laser, Topper, or double handed boats (Firefly, Wayfarer). Own boats can be used if agreed by the Senior Instructor in advance and you will need to have proof of insurance.

  Booking conditions

  You must commit to come for all the sessions on the course.

  By registering for this course you are confirming that you agree with the booking conditions, available at: Sailing School

  In booking any training course as a participant or parent/guardian of a participant, I declare that the participant:

  1. Is able to swim 50 metres.

  2. Agrees to abide by the West Oxfordshire Sailing Club rules and understands that insurance against personal accident and loss or damage to personal property is the responsibility of the participant.

  3. That to the best of my knowledge, the participant does not suffer from epilepsy, disability, giddy spells, asthma, diabetes, angina, or other heart condition, and is fit to participate in the course or that I have declared any issues before booking a course to the Training Secretary (training@wosc.org.uk).

  Note that a medical condition does not necessarily prevent participation in the course, but the Senior Instructor and supervising Instructors need to be aware of any medical problems for your safety.

  4. Has read and agrees to the Code of Conduct for the WOSC Sailing School.

  5. Has read and understands the RYA general guidance on the risk of Weil's disease when taking part in water-based sports found here: Leptospirosis and Weil's Disease

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• RYA Level 2 Adult Learn to Sail Course

  • Start
    11/05/2024
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    09:30
  • End
    12/05/2024
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    17:00
  • Location
    WOSC
  • Spaces left
    4

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  Adult course (age 16+) or 14+ with parent: RYA Level 2

  Times: Adult weekend courses start at 09:30 prompt on the water (can arrive from 09:00) and finish about 17:00.

  Location: The club premises can be found at the end of an access road off the B4449 Stanton Harcourt to Hardwick road near Hardwick in Oxfordshire. The nearest Postcode for Sat Nav users is: OX29 5AG. This is Beard Mill Farm near the entrance to our track. Or see web site - http://www.wosc.org.uk/Map.

  Fees: Training is free, but there is an admin charge of £20 to cover expenses. You will need to pay this fee in order to book (see additional information for cancellation policy).

  Instructor:student ratios: These meet RYA requirements at a minimum, but there are usually more Instructors than this.

  Boats: Training may be in single handed boats: Hartley 12, Laser, Topper, or double handed boats (Firefly, Wayfarer). Own boats can be used if agreed by the Senior Instructor in advance and you will need to have proof of insurance.

  Booking conditions

  You must commit to come for all the sessions on the course.

  By registering for this course you are confirming that you agree with the booking conditions, available at: Sailing School

  In booking any training course as a participant or parent/guardian of a participant, I declare that the participant:

  1. Is able to swim 50 metres.

  2. Agrees to abide by the West Oxfordshire Sailing Club rules and understands that insurance against personal accident and loss or damage to personal property is the responsibility of the participant.

  3. That to the best of my knowledge, the participant does not suffer from epilepsy, disability, giddy spells, asthma, diabetes, angina, or other heart condition, and is fit to participate in the course or that I have declared any issues before booking a course to the Training Secretary (training@wosc.org.uk).

  Note that a medical condition does not necessarily prevent participation in the course, but the Senior Instructor and supervising Instructors need to be aware of any medical problems for your safety.

  4. Has read and agrees to the Code of Conduct for the WOSC Sailing School.

  5. Has read and understands the RYA general guidance on the risk of Weil's disease when taking part in water-based sports found here: Leptospirosis and Weil's Disease

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• RYA First Aid course

  • When
    01/06/2024
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    09:15 - 17:00
  • Location
    WOSC
  • Spaces left
    10

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  RYA First Aid Course

  A really very useful thing to do. This course is designed for the specific demands of providing first aid afloat but will equip you to deal with first-aid situations and CPR in everyday situations also.

  It is accepted by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) for use on board small commercial vessels and by World Sailing for compliance with the Offshore Special Regulations, and covers the requirements of the Health and Safety regulations for the purposes of emergency first aid at work training. If the course is over subscribed, priority is given to those training to do RYA instructor qualifications.

  Duration: 1 day

  Timings: 9:30am - 5pm (minimum 6 hours instructional time)

  Minimum age: 13

  Certificate valid for: 3 years

  Cost: Free to WOSC members who are going to use this to help WOSC either as an Instructor or be willing to support other members who may need your help as needed.

  Cost: Payment required if you need to do this for work outside WOSC (contact training@WOSC.org.uk).

  Meals are not provided on the course, please bring sufficient food for yourself. There is a kitchen, and teas and coffees are provided.

  Who's it designed for: The course is designed to provide a working knowledge of first aid for all those who go afloat, on inland waters or up to 60 miles offshore. The syllabus is based on the recommendations of the HSE and the MCA. 

  It also fulfils requirements for:

  • The MCA Code of Practice for Skippers of small commercial vessels up to category 2, including boatmasters. 
  • The Senior first aid certificate for offshore racers subject to ISAF regulations on first aid training (OSR 4.08.4)
  • RYA Practical instructors:

  RYA Powerboat Instructor, First Aid Course, RYA Advanced Powerboat Instructor First Aid Course, RYA PWC Instructor First Aid Course, RYA Cruising Instructor First Aid course, RYA Yachtmaster Instructor First Aid Course, RYA Dinghy Instructor First Aid Course, RYA Senior Instructor First Aid Course, RYA Windsurf Instructor First Aid Course. 

  
  

  
  

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• RYA Level 1 & 2 Adult Learn to Sail Course, 4 days over 2 weekends

  • Start
    13/07/2024
  •  
    09:30
  • End
    21/07/2024
  •  
    17:00
  • Location
    WOSC
  • Spaces left
    9

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  Adult course (age 16+) or 14+ with parent: RYA Level 1 & 2 

  This course is 4 days, run over two weekends, 13&14 Jul, and 20&21 Jul. 

  Times: Adult weekend courses start at 09:30 prompt on the water (can arrive from 09:00) and finish about 17:00.

  Location: The club premises can be found at the end of an access road off the B4449 Stanton Harcourt to Hardwick road near Hardwick in Oxfordshire. The nearest Postcode for Sat Nav users is: OX29 5AG. This is Beard Mill Farm near the entrance to our track. Or see web site - http://www.wosc.org.uk/Map.

  Fees: Training is free, but there is an admin charge of £30 per weekend to cover expenses. You will need to pay this fee in order to book (see additional information for cancellation policy).

  Instructor:student ratios: These meet RYA requirements at a minimum, but there are usually more Instructors than this.

  Boats: Training may be in single handed boats: Hartley 12, Laser, Topper, or double handed boats (Firefly, Wayfarer). Own boats can be used if agreed by the Senior Instructor in advance and you will need to have proof of insurance.

  Booking conditions

  You must commit to come for all the sessions on the course.

  By registering for this course you are confirming that you agree with the booking conditions, available at: Sailing School

  In booking any training course as a participant or parent/guardian of a participant, I declare that the participant:

  1. Is able to swim 50 metres.

  2. Agrees to abide by the West Oxfordshire Sailing Club rules and understands that insurance against personal accident and loss or damage to personal property is the responsibility of the participant.

  3. That to the best of my knowledge, the participant does not suffer from epilepsy, disability, giddy spells, asthma, diabetes, angina, or other heart condition, and is fit to participate in the course or that I have declared any issues before booking a course to the Training Secretary (training@wosc.org.uk).

  Note that a medical condition does not necessarily prevent participation in the course, but the Senior Instructor and supervising Instructors need to be aware of any medical problems for your safety.

  4. Has read and agrees to the Code of Conduct for the WOSC Sailing School.

  5. Has read and understands the RYA general guidance on the risk of Weil's disease when taking part in water-based sports found here: Leptospirosis and Weil's Disease

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• Topper Open

  • When
    17/08/2024
  •  
    09:30 - 17:00
  • Location
    WOSC
  • Registered
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  Topper Open Meeting
  

  West Oxfordshire Sailing Club, Witney
  Saturday 17th August 2024

  Registration Open from 10:00 on Saturday 17 August 2024
  

  Separate prizes for Topper 5.3 nd 4.2 rigs.
  

  We are planning up to 4 races of just under an hour each, with the scheduled time of the warning signal for the first start on Saturday at 10:55, followed by a second race before lunch at around 13:00. Then hopefully a further two back-to-back races with estimated warning signal for the first afternoon race at 14:25.
  

  An entry fee of £15.00 per boat includes lunch as well as tea and cake after racing.   
  

  Notice of Race can be found here. Schedule for the day is available at http://www.wosc.org.uk/topper. Sailing Instructions can be found here.

  For more information contact: Rachel Hemingway (Toppers) at toppers@wosc.org.uk.

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