BSC supports a large range of boats for handicap racing. For Cadet training we only support the following boats. These boats have been chosen as the boats are still in production, there is a large fleet of second hand boats available, and they are recognised as RYA pathway boats. Cadets can race other classes of boats in our general handicap racing  and in our dedicated race series such as Frostbite, Cadet Week and Reid Scott.

Optimist

The Optimist is a small, single-handed sailing dinghy intended for use by children up to the age of 15 or 55kg

Primary training boat used at the club, the club owns 30 boat to support training, plus five that are available for general use on the lake

Wide range of makes available from training versions to advanced race versions

Prices range from £300-3000

Topper

The club has a large fleet of Toppers, which was the primary training boat after the Optimist

Two versions

Topper 4.2 (smaller sail) recommended weight 32-47kg

Topper 5.3 recommended crew weight 47-63kg

Club has six Toppers that can be used on the river

Prices range from £300-4000

Laser

Largest single hander supported by the cadets. Olympic class boat large fleets at the club and elsewhere

Three  versions

Laser 4.7 recommended weight 35-55kg

Laser Radial recommended weight 55-72kg

Laser Full rig from 60kg

Club has one Laser available for loan

Prices range from £300-6000

RS Feva

The club’s designated entry to double handed racing

Double handed dinghy with Asymmetric Spinnaker

Combined crew weight 60-100kg

Club has four boats available for loan

Prices range from £1000-5500

420

Next step up after the Feva

Single Trapeze Boat with Symmetric Spinnaker

Combined crew weight 110-145kg

Club has one boat available for loan

Prices range from £1,000 upwards

RS Quest

Large stable multi person dinghy

Club has three boats available for hire

Two with Symmetrical Spinnakers

One with Asymmetrical Spinnakers

Can have up to 3 cadets plus instructor

Used for RYA Level 4, Seamanship, Sailing with Spinnakers courses

Club Boat Usage

The club has invested in a range of club boats to support training and to encourage new members to get into sailing. These boats should be seen as a tester to see if your cadet likes the class of boat. If you use a club boat for more than three events then it is generally agreed that you have reached the point where you like the boat and you should be thinking of buying your own. More information here.