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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 secondhand boats available and they are recognised as RYA pathway boats. |
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 three 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 |
Tera Recently introduced to the club, next step up from the Optimist Suitable for older cadets who are new to sailing and won’t fit in an Optimist can cope with crews upto 70kg Available in two rigs, Sport and Pro Prices range from £800-4000 |
Topper The club has a large fleet of Toppers, was the primary training boat after the Optimist Two versions
Club has 4 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
Club has one Laser available for loan Prices range from £300-6000 |
Feva The club’s designated entry to double handed racing Double handed dinghy with Assymetric Spinnaker Combined crew weight 60-100kg Club has two 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 two boats available for loan Prices range from £ |
Quest Large stable multi person dinghy Club has three boats available for hire
Can take upto 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. |