Loads of work to be done throughout the year.
The current list of jobs is here:-
The course is the Qualsafe Level 3 award in Emergency First Aid at work . This is nationally recognised and is on the RCF (ofqual approved) and is recognised by the RYA. The tutors will be Dr Matt Pickering and Jennifer Hill. The course is very practical and has continuous assessment with a Multiple choice exam . All candidates will receive a first aid book and a bandage pack . Successful candidates will receive the qualification above and receive an A4 and credit sized certificate the award is valid for 3 years . Course cost is £17.50 per person Please can all candidates bring the following : * Loose fitting clothes * Lunch and Refreshments * Pen and paper The course starts at 9:00am prompt and will be finished by 4:30pm.
This years spring supper will be a Curry Banquet at the Red Pepper in Otley. Comprises of:-
Pickle Tray & Poppadom
Any Starter
Any Main
Any Rice or Naan
£17.95 per person
We've booked for 20 people, but there may be room for more. Book ASAP and if the event is full, put your name on the waiting list and we will see what we can do.
Looking forward to seeing you there.
This is the annual opportunity to check your boats over. Committee members and other experienced sailors will be on hand for informal advice.
We recommend plastic and fibreglass boats have a visual once over, and older and wooden boats have full buoyancy test in the lake.
Powerboat Refreshers will also be happening throughout the morning for those members that hold their Powerboat license.
It is also a great opportunity to come meet other club members and have a fun day together.
Annual Awards Presentation: 1.15pm We will hand out the club's race trophies and other awards for the 2022 season.
Buoyancy Day Race: 2.15pm
The first race of the 2025 season is a one-hour 'Buoyancy Day Race'.
A great opportunity to meet members new and old and for us all to get together for a trip around the buoys... and hopefully back again.
The race winner will receive the Knotford Noggin Cup - on Buoyancy Day 2026!
Something for everyone on our Club Family Days
Power Boat cover
Galley open
Dinghy Hire
Ladies that Launch and Social Sailing in the morning
Rooky Racing from 14:00
Regular Club Racing
Barbecue available (bring your own food)
This Dinghy Sailing course is designed to follow the RYA "Start Sailing" and "Basic Skills" (Levels 1 & 2) Adult syllabus.
On successful completion of this course you will be able to sail a dinghy in any direction and rig and launch in moderate weather conditions. The RYA Level 2 certificate is an Internationally recognised sailing qualification and an indication that the holder has a basic level of understanding and practical competency.
The syllabus covers practical sessions such as rigging, launching and recovery, sailing techniques and manoeuvres, ropework and capsize recovery. Background theory includes subjects such as "rules of the road", basic meteorology, clothing and equipment and emergency equipment.
Tuition is given by trained and qualified RYA dinghy instructors with an emphasis on safety and fun! There will be Safety Powerboats on the water at all times to ensure your safety afloat.
The course will be run over 2 Thursday evenings and 2 weekends to give you maximum time to fulfil the requirements of the syllabus. It is really important that you can attend ALL of the practical and theory sessions as it is not guaranteed we can help you catch up with things missed.
Dates
Thursday Theory evenings 7pm - 9pm
24th April & 1st May 2025
Practical weekends 9am - 4pm
26/27 April & 3/4 May 2025
Please note that the minimum age for the RYA Adult courses is 16 (there is no maximum age!).
Otley Sailing Club prides itself in truly offering "Sailing for All" and as such, we welcome disabled sailors on our sail training courses. We have trained and experienced volunteers who are used to dealing with disabilities of all kinds so virtually anyone can enjoy the thrill of sailing!
If you have any concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Come and help out at the Otley Show. On the day we have training boats on the showground lake. We give boat rides to guests. Running up to the day we have to transport the boats and set up a temporary jetty. On the day, we set up a gazebo organise the trips, promote the club and crew the boats. At the end we pack everything up and put it all to bed. Quite a task!! Please come along and help.
A camping weekend at Bridlington as guests of the Royal Yorkshire Yacht Club.
Enjoy a weekends camping and sailing with Otley Sailing Club and the RYYC. Pitch up Friday afternoon, use the clubhouse changing room and access to the beach. Social and racing events to be arranged, but will most likely consist of some social sailing, club racing, drinks in the bar and a barbecue. Depart Sunday pm.
Be aware space is tight, so we are restricting tickets to 15 camping spaces. So book early and travel light !! A great opportunity to expand your horizons and sail alongside other members of Otley Sailing Club.
10th & 17th July 2025
12/13 & 19/20 July 2025
Enjoy a weekend of Camping, Sailing and Socialising with OSC as guests of Ullswater Yacht Club.
Sign up and pay on the UYC website. I'm told the cost this year is £70
Also register your interest on this event, so we can keep in touch. WE usually set up a WhatsApp group nearer the event, so we can work out the details.
Enjoy a week of camping, sailing and socialising with OSC as a guest of Ullswater Yacht Club
Book and pay for your ticket on the UYC web site
I'm told this years event is £250 per family for the week.
Also register your intention to attend on this Event so we know who's coming and can keep in touch. We usually form a a WhatsApp Group and work out the details of our adventure on that.
28th August & 4th September 2025
30/31 August & 6/7 September 2025
The OSC Bonfire night
There will be the usual fantastic fireworks, bonfire, bar and locally sourced award winning pies, pasties and sausages.
Please note that this event is only open to our Members and Members guests, please feel free to invite your family and friends.
Tickets are £?? per person, under 5s are free, if you're booking for more than one person, you'll need to add them as guest(s), when you register.
Food Available to pre-order
Working parties are taking place on Saturdays in the run up to Bonfire night. We'll be tidying up the shore line and building the bonfire, please come down and help out. The more help we get, the bigger the bonfire!
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