Barnt Green Sailing Club

Photos from last nights very warm🔆 Arden Estates Late Wednesday Evening Series by Dan and Fynn Neilson.

Well done to BGSC Youth Squad Members Jai and Amba who came 10th overall out of 21 at the Craftinsure Weymouth Sailing Club Open Meeting recently scoring a brilliant 8th in one race against a very competitive fleet of big name Lark Sailors 👏

Read the Yachts and Yachting Online report here: https://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/297357/Craftinsure-Lark-open-meeting-at-Weymouth-SC

Congratulations to BGSC Youth Squad member Fred who took the second place in the ILCA4 Class and first boy at the South & South West Junior Championships held in Weymouth last weekend. Fred was clearly listening hard at the recent Jon Emmett Sailing Coaching day. Keep going Fred 👏

It is officially one of the hottest days of the year 🔆. While we want you to enjoy the sunshine, please be careful around the water! 🌊

If you find yourself in an emergency, knowing exactly how to signal for help can save your life. Make sure you know these vital distress signals:

If you are in the water and need to signal for help, ensure you stay afloat and conserve energy.

Float first: Before signalling, roll onto your back, extend your arms and legs, and get your breathing under control.

Raise ONE arm straight up: Lift a single arm straight into the air. You can hold it steady or wave it slowly from side to side. Keep your fist closed or your hand open, the key is the single vertical arm.

Shout for help: Use your voice to attract attention while your arm is raised.

Never raise both arms: Lifting both arms out of the water removes your natural buoyancy and will quickly push your head underwater.

Avoid frantic splashing or waving, as this drains your energy and makes it much harder to keep your airway above the surface.

If you are on a boat:

Repeatedly raise and lower your outstretched arms to your sides.

⚠️ CRITICAL SAFETY RULE: ⚠️
NEVER wave your hands above your head. This is incredibly common, but it is easily misinterpreted as a friendly greeting. People might just smile and wave back instead of realising you are in trouble.

Please stay hydrated, keep an eye out for each other, and share this post to keep your friends and family safe today! 💙

Photos from last weeks Arden Estates Sunday Series.

Photos courtesy of Robin Lees.

Gather your crew and get involved in the The Family Pirate Race 🏴‍☠️ which is part of the Flag Officers' Family Regatta and Prize Giving this coming Sunday! Build your very own small pirate ship, and race downwind to the finish line. The first crew to conquer the seas will win the treasure chest! 💎🗺️ Sets sail at 12:30 PM Sunday 28th June! ⏰

Find out more here: https://www.sailingbarntgreen.com/event/flag-officers-regatta-2026

Have you ever wanted to learn to sail? Join our RYA Adult Beginner Training Weekend on Sat18th July and Sun 19th July.

The two days of training will focus on getting on the water and building confidence. The course will follow the RYA programme and will aim to complete either the Level 1 or Level 2 curriculum depending upon the previous experience of the participants.

Find out more here: https://www.sailingbarntgreen.com/event/july-adult-level-1-or-level-2-training

Robin Brown out enjoying the conditions last night at the Arden Estates Late Wednesday Evening Series on his Windsurfer.

Competitive action from last night's Arden Estates Late Wednesday Evening Series.

Photos courtesy of Mark Tiffany.

Awesome work by BGSC Youth Squad Member Fred at the Topper National Series 5 held at Grafham Water Sailing Club sees him achieve 23rd overall of(2025/26 season) out of 140 👏

https://www.sailwave.com/results/itca/2025-2026_ITCA_5.3_National_Series.htm