Coronavirus Response
In light of the current concerns over coronavirus, Rotherham SC is following the advice offered by the UK Government. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public Therefore, if you have returned from a category 1 country/area or have knowingly come into contact with other persons who have a confirmed case of COVID-19, we respectfully request that you do not attend the club until you have completed the recommended 14 day self-isolation period. If you are displaying symptoms of coronavirus such as a...
read moreSailing Course 2020
We have now scheduled our first Sailing Course for 2020. Run over the evenings a weekend and subsequent evenings to get the required number of hours in. May 13th, 14th and 15th ( Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 6pm till 9pm ) May 16th and 17th (Saturday and Sunday 9am till 5pmMay 18th 20th and 21st ( Monday Wednesday and Thursday 6pm till 9pm) Focus on the basics of learning to sail inland on waters such as ours and bigger Introduction to racingSingle and double handed boats Follows the RYA syllabus for an RYA qualification....
read moreRNLI Pudding Meeting – Sunday 27th October 2019
It will soon be October and that means only 1 thing…….We will be hosting our Annual Pudding Meeting to raise funds for the this great charity, which is close to sailors hearts, that we support but pray we’ll never need! This is officially an Open Meeting for RSC so we will be hosting 3 races, with the first race at 11am. The official Notice of Race (NOR) is available here. Whilst we do not list an entry fee, we do ask for a donation to the RNLI ( we would suggest a minimum of £5 single handed boats and £10 for double handed...
read moreWednesday Afternoon Social Sailing
Our Wednesday night sessions may have ended now due to the darker evenings, but that just means an opportunity to start sailing in the afternoon instead! Bryan has offered to keep organising Wednesday afternoon Social Sailing for those that are interested whilst interest remains in place. To allow us to judge numbers, if you are interested please let Bryan know ASAP In addition to the Social Sailing, for the next 2 weeks (2nd & 9th October) Chris will be on hand and available to offer any Powerboat Refresher (or indeed intro) training...
read moreSocial Sailing Sessions
Our Social Sailing Sessions are now back on a Wednesday evening and once again proving popular. We are sending notifications out via email to all members to ensure it’s on so make sure you keep an eye on your inbox. Also don’t forget that this year we have introduced Social Sailing Sessions every Sunday afternoon after racing. Where possible, if it is looking a little breezy for new/inexperienced sailors we will try and pop notifications on our Facebook page, so make sure you’ve signed up to follow it.
read moreBlue Grey Algae Update
We would like to re-assure our members, and visitors, that the Blue Green Algae currently affecting Rother Valley Country Park is not impacting on our water at Harthill Reservoir and all our sailing and swimming activities continue as normal. We did have an outbreak in 2018, that was dealt with accordingly, particularly as it provides an increased risk to our Outdoor Swimming section. This year we have taken additional precautions to hopefully prevent its re-appearance, however should any suspicions arise that it may be present they will be...
read moreOpen Day 2019
Across the country RYA affiliated clubs will be inviting people to come and give sailing a try in the month of May. At Rotherham Sailing Club we will be ‘Pushing the Boat Out’ on Sunday 19th May. So please come along, bring the family and give sailing a go for free! You’ll sail with an experienced instructor and you can learn more about the club, the sailing courses we offer or just come and have a fun day by the water. Don’t forget to bring along some spare dry clothes, some old shoes or trainers and a towel. Refreshments will be available...
read moreTry Sailing for FREE
We are once again offering FREE Try Sailing sessions in 2019. Held on the first Sunday of the month. Why not book yourself a session and see why we love this sport so much, along with the great social side. Check out our Try Sail page for further info or Email us and book your place
read moreMembership Fees Due
Sailing Club Membership Fees are now due for 2019 Please check your emails for details or see Chris Cooper Email: treasurer@rotherhamsailingclub.org.uk Tel: 07931 959200 Save money and benefit from the early payment discount for renewing before the Sailing Season starts on Sunday 24thMarch 2019 Easy payment can be made by: CashChequeBank transferPaypal Membership forms can be downloaded here or spare paper copies are available in the kitchen drawer Happy Sailing in 2019!
read more2019 AGM of Rotherham Sailing Club Ltd
Notice of the Annual General Meeting [AGM] of the members of Rotherham Sailing Club Limited(“the Club”) Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Rotherham Sailing Club Limited with company registration number 10647065 and whose registered address is 404 Whirlowdale Road, Sheffield, S11 9NL will be held: at Rotherham Sailing Club Clubhouse, Carver Way, Harthill, Sheffield, S26 7XB on Sunday 10thMarch 2019 at 10:30am At the AGM, all members who are entitled to vote at the AGM, will be asked to consider and vote on...
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