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Scaling Dam Sailing Club

Boat Types

The most popular boats which sail at Scaling Dam are:

Albacore

There is a strong Albacore presence at the club and there are plans to make them in a racing class of their own.

If you want to know more, contact the Albacore Fleet Captain

GP 14

The GP14 is a very popular boat at Scaling Dam with boat ages ranging from 24 years old to new.

If you want to know more, contact the GP Fleet Captain

International Canoe

We are honoured that the National Champion is a member of the club!

 

Laser

A very popular boat at Scaling Dam. Here is a Laser catching up with a Topper on a light wind day.

Take a look at the Laser Web Home Page

If you want to know more, contact the Laser Fleet Captain

Optimist

Optimists are regularly used by our junior club for training and fun sailing.

This photo is of our Bosun (George Lipton) test driving an Optimist!

If you want to know more, contact the Optimist Fleet Captain

RS400/200

There is a rising population of RS400/200 boats being sailed. Already there are seven RS200s, one RS 300, and three RS 400s.

Topper

There are many Toppers in the club and the club have some for members to sail.

If you want to know more, contact the Topper Fleet Captain

Streaker

Here is National Champion (Alan Gillard - who used to be a member of the club) competing in a light(ish) wind.

Our 1995/7 Commodore's boat "Last of the Summer Wine" in the past has won concours d'élégance.

If you want to know more, contact the Streaker Fleet Captain

Windsurfing

The club supports windsurfing and has about 20 members. The most active windsurfing day is Saturday when the lake is not used for racing.

For equipment, very friendly and knowledgeable service, visit our local shop ~at Bishopton lake.

If you want to know more, please contact the club's windsurfing contact.

Sailing during days when there is not safety boat cover is now permitted, subject to strict conditions. Click for details