Bowmoor Sailing Club
Bowsprit 29th January 2025

by Simon Hinnigan

Commodore's Note

Hello Bowmoor Swimmers and Sailors!

We're deep in the unpredictable January weather, very cold water temperatures, sometimes strong winds, regularly no wind at all.  Let's hope we have something workable for club racing on Sunday after last weekend's cancellation.

Particularly in winter, please make sure you are familiar with the club risk assessment guide when you are deciding to go in or on the water.  Unlike the sea, inland lakes are often very cold at this time of year presenting additional risk.  Charlie has written this up below, please review and stay safe!

Many thanks to all of you who have joined the members only facebook group.

See you at the club,

Simon

Winter Safety
From Charlie Sansom, Rear Commodore Sailing

As we navigate the winter season, it's fantastic to see so many members getting out on the water! To ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable experience, we'd like to encourage you to take a look at the club's risk self-assessment before heading out. Our risk assessment is designed to give you the confidence to make informed decisions about your time on the water. After the recent bad weather, it's especially important to review the assessment, particularly if you're planning to sail alone. Remember, there may not be a safety boat on the water outside of club organised activities, so please take a moment to consider the potential risks and plan accordingly. 
 
Take a look at the risk assessment - https://bowmoor.com/documents/BSC_risk_assessment.pdf
 
Stay safe, and happy sailing!
Club Calendar

Sunday 2nd February
11:30 Icicle Series AM
13:30 Frostbite Series PM
Saturday 8th February
Winter Squad Training
Sunday 9th February
11:30 Icicle Series AM
13:30 Frostbite Series PM

The full calendar is published on bowmoor.com/calendar/

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