Salcombe
Dinghy Sailing
Devon; UK

Tel:
01548 511548
Mobile:
07970 017321
Booking Agent:
Apr-Oct:
01548 843927

Front Page

About Salcombe
Dinghy Sailing

The Fleet

Tuition

Hire

Safety

Hire and Tuition Fees

Accommodation

Enquiries

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Safety

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 Our boats are licensed,well maintained and regularly inspected by the harbour authorities.
checkmrk.gif (1010 bytes) A Searider rescue boat looks after the fleet and is available to help with tuition.  A second rescue boat is used as an  escort and water taxi.
checkmrk.gif (1010 bytes) All sailing is supervised by a RYA Senior Instructor who has appropriate First Aid and Rescue Boat training.
checkmrk.gif (1010 bytes) Sailing takes place within the estuary and we sometimes impose further  limits if these are necessary for safety.
checkmrk.gif (1010 bytes) Buoyancy aids are provided and must be worn at all times.
checkmrk.gif (1010 bytes) All persons going on the water should be confident swimmers and in a good state of health.
checkmrk.gif (1010 bytes) Salcombe Dinghy Sailing is AALA Licensed.  This means that we have undergone statutory visits, checks and safety inspections and can teach unaccompanied children.
The owner of the business, John Whitelock is also the chief instructor.  He is a RYA Senior Instructor and licensed local boatman. He worked at Portsmouth Sailing Centre for 6 years and was principal of Hamble for 10 years. He is very experienced at teaching sailing to both adults and children.
During the summer holidays he is assisted by a number of highly competent RYA qualified seasonal staff.

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Insurance:
Salcombe Dinghy Sailing is covered by a marine sailing schools policy and our boats are fully insured. 		You will need:
Warm clothes suitable for the day.
Lightweight waterproofs may be required.  You usually need a wet suit for PICO sailing.
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