Where do I start? Just over 12 months ago I decided to join DSC to fulfil a long (very long!) desire to get into sailing. So why did I and how has it gone?

My first interest in sailing was nearly 40 years ago when a teacher in school asked if anyone was interested in trying it out. My Mother decided as I wasn’t a good swimmer, it wasn’t for me, so first interest dashed!

Next chance was after University finals when 4 of us landed in the Lakes in … Continue Reading

My first open meeting, should I do it? butterflies just thinking about it. Oh well I’ve told too many people now so there’s no backing out. Location; Draycote Waters Sailing Club, Class; International Canoe, I must be mad. T Marston is to blame, it was him who told me that two hulls of the Dart 18 was not necessary and the single slim line hull of the IC was the way to go?

With barely a season of experience sailing an old Piranha Inter Canoe my expectations at Draycote was a little on the low side. I have heard so much … Continue Reading

I’m completely new to sailing, having windsurfed a while back, and cracked little cats (kittens?) after two hours sailing on holiday. I decided the only way to follow up my interest from the holiday was to get stuck in. I visited the web, Laser and Dee SC, and then committed myself.

First off, I collected my new boat and trailered it home (to Cheshire) no problem. Apart from one of the ropes coming undone and the rest fraying to bits, but that was all sorted after the initial 20 minute check (good advice there Laser).

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