A Guide To Our Racing

We usually use a 3,2,1 start or 5, 4, 1-minutes (ask before racing starts) countdown but you just need to go when everyone else goes.

A sailing watch is useful to get you over the line on time.

We have 4 different race courses but tend just to use a 3 buoy triangular one - just follow the boats around you if you are unsure.

We always hope to race in the harbour but if it is too windy we may decide to sail around in the marina.

Our committee boat is made up of volunteers and most of them have a good knowledge of sailing and are willing to help you out.

We will always have a safetyboat with qualified individuals out to assist with our club events.

Remember in windier weather it can be harder going so remember to have a big breakfast beforehand and maybe think about reefing (furling) your sail one or two times, if you unsure just ask someone else, we are all happy to help!

We rig boats on the marina beach around the slipway and launch from here leaving trolleys high up the beach so to allow the tide to come in or out.

If you do not have your own boat then you may be able to hire from Aberdeenshire Sailing Trust, More info on there website at https://www.aberdeenshiresailing.org/boat-hire-1 or email AST at angie@aberdeenshiresailing.org

We all make mistakes and it is nothing to worry about! Don’t stress because you capsized, just laugh it off. We all have spectacular capsizes!