The Voice of Spalding and South Holland
Welland Yacht Club’s annual Open Day event proved a success on Sunday as a host of new faces gave sailing a try.
That meant there was no competitive action for the club’s members, with some instead being on hand to assist on the day.
Indeed, a few of the club members are also part of the volunteer coastguard service HM Coastguard Sutton Bridge – who were on site throughout the day with their support vehicle showing the role they play within the emergency services.
They also let people try their hand at rescue rope throwing, a tool that was, thankfully, not required on the day.
The day was well attended with both adults and children enjoying the experience of dinghy sailing for themselves, having been taken out in some of the club’s larger boats by an experienced club member.
Some stayed for the day and went out several times, as the weather kept fine for the duration and there was a reasonable breeze to make for a few exhilarating moments.
The day was also an opportunity for club members to invite friends and family along to show them what the the club has to offer.
Another highlight of the day saw Welland life member and renowned Spalding historian Keith Seaton in attendance to catch up with some of the members he’s known over the years.
Seaton has been a member of the club since the late 1950s and, as well as being an official measurer for various boat classes, he has competed at both national and international events.
Anyone wanting to discover more about sailing and what the club has to offer can contact the club via email at secretary@wellandyachtclub.co.uk and somebody will get back to you.
You can also viist www.wellandyachtclub.co.uk for further information.
Meanwhile, Welland’s junior sailing sessions start this Sunday.
You can find out more information about them by using the email listed above.
