EDex - Sailing Weekend (Dinghy & Yachting)
Sat 24 Nov 2018 08:45 - Sun 25 Nov 2018 17:00
Various
Saturday Yacht Sailing
Where We're Meeting
Meet Saturday morning at 08:30 at the PU bus stop on Princess Street (opposite Next/River Island) as we will aim to get the 08:50 bus to South Queensferry. We will be using the number 43 bus which takes us to the police station at South Queensferry and it is a 5 minute walk to Port Edgar Watersports (in Port Edgar Marina).
Please make sure you arrive in plenty of time so that we can make sure everyone is there - we will have a register with your names on.
If you need to arrive at an alternative time or are taking alternative transport, then please let Hugh know by sending me a text on 07500003268 (leave your name so he knows who you are!).
Here is a link to the route we shall be taking: https://goo.gl/maps/tAQ1edqShVw
What to Bring/Wear
Tomorrow is looking quite windy still so please bring lots of warm layers and any waterproofs which you might have. We will be able to provide you with some waterproofs as well as personal buoyancy aids/life jackets for your safety when you are on the boat. Also, do remember to bring a spare change of clothes and a towel in case you get wet - this is a water sport after all! Though, it is not likely to be wet tomorrow, just a bit chilly!
Costs
- The cost for the taster session is £10.00 per person - you can purchase a ticket on this event page
- Money for the bus; a day ticket for the bus tomorrow costs £5.00 (as it is in the East Country zone) which you will either need the exact change or pre-purchase the tickets on your phone using the Lothian Buses app called 'm-tickets'
- Lastly, if you don't bring lunch with you then there are a couple of cafes to buy food at the marina
A Few Things About the Day
- You will always be sailing with at least one or two experienced sailors on board the boat, so don't fret about going out on your own!
- The day will run roughly 09:30 - 16:30 so that we can get the 16:43 or 17:03 bus back home (they run every 20 minutes), we will have lunch in the middle at around 12:30 for around 45 minutes
- The day is casual and is aimed around what you want from the session, so if there is something you would like to do then just ask - we don't bite
And Finally...
The day is mainly aimed at getting you on the water and having a good time, it is also a chance for you to ask lots of questions about the club and what we can provide for you. We will be looking at organising more yachting training and beginner/intermediate sessions throughout the year which will keep at a low cost for members - after this weekend you will need to purchase membership with the sailing club as the membership includes insurance which covers you for when you're sailing with us.
To purchase a sailing club membership, following this link: https://www.eusu.ed.ac.uk/organisation/sailing/ we would love you to become members and help support the club - all the money we receive from memberships goes back into subsidising costs to get students sailing for as cheap as possible, so you will get back from what you pay if you carry on sailing with us!
Make sure you are a member of a Facebook group and have liked our Facebook page to keep up to date with everything which is going on, including a social which we will be hosting on Saturday night!
Sunday Dinghy Sailing
Join us at Linlithgow for our Sunday sailing! On Sundays we have beginner and intermediate sailors training where you will be looked after by our awesome EUSC instructors.
Plan:
- 08.45: Meet outside CSE Pleasance gym. Issue equipment in exchange for a student card which should be kept in the folder until kit is returned.
- 9.30: Train to Linlithgow leaves.
- 10.00: Arrive in Linlithgow, sign in, collect key from reception and get changed
- 10.30: At water’s edge. Rig boats and go sailing.
- 12.30: Lunch
- 13.00: Afternoon Session
- 16.00: Off water: have boats packed up and away by this time.
- 16.30: Changed, debriefed and leaving Low Port for train.
- 16.40: Train to Edinburgh leaves
- 17.00: Arrive back in Edinburgh. Return club kit to the lock-up at Pleasance.
- 17.30: Approximate finish for the day.
Kit List:
- Student card and railcard (or buy a group train ticket)
- Swimming costume and Towel
- Warm underlayers (Leggings, thermal top, warm socks, ect…)
- Thin waterproof jacket and trousers if you have them
- Warm hat, neck warmer, sailing gloves
- Change of clothes
- It will be COLD so pack for the weather
Remember to bring money for the train and a railcard if you have one. Also bring a change of clothes and lots of warm layers to wear on the water. Wetsuit boots are available to hire from Lowport centre.
Information about Dinghy Sailing: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L-8x3QY8z5AW5X31MorAZ2CIAH-L_nOw/view?usp=sharing
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