Using a Club boat?

Club boats can only be used by club members and their guests (sailing with a club member) and can be reserved on the Random Sailing WhatsApp group. While the club tries to keep them safe and in reasonable condition they are not inspected after each use and defects may not have been reported.  Those who borrow club boats must be aware that they are sailed at your own risk. Please check that there are no obvious defects. Any defects, before or after use, should be reported to the club bosun: bosun@sully-sailing.org.uk.

Check before launch

The Mast:-    Is it fixed properly in the step? 

( Is your LASER Cunningham / downhaul secured? )

Kicker:-  Is it fixed right and tensioned to hold the boom down? 

Mainsheet direction:-   Is it running the right way through the blocks – especially any ratchet block?

Mainsheet stopper knot(s): is the knot tied where it will stop the boom swinging forward of the mast?

Jibsheet (if used):  Is it tied in a continuous loop, as recommended?  If not are there 2 stopper knots?)

Stern traveller / ‘horse’:  does the tiller go under the rope;  is it the right tension?

Daggerboard,  rudder and tiller:   are they tied and/or clipped on so they won’t fall out when you capsize?

Bungs and self-bailers:  are the holes in the hull blocked up before you take to the water?

Your personal equipment

Buoyancy Aid / Lifejacket:  fitted securely?

Wetsuit?  (Mandatory for winter months)

Helmet?  (Some provided by the Club – strongly recommended for children and recommended for novice adults in windy conditions