Events

Walk the Loch - Thursday 2 January

Join us for our annual walk around the loch shores. Leaving the clubhouse at 12 noon, we navigate muddy patches and scramble over fences before returning for refreshments and a chat. Bring old clothes and boots.

Boats out - Saturday 8 March

Come and help get boats out and rigged for the start of the season.

Instructor training - Saturday 22 March

Refresher day for instructors.

Solo open - Saturday 12 April

The Scottish solo fleet visits Bardowie for a  regatta.

Evening lessons start - Monday 14 April

10 weeks of training. Book sailing lessons on the club calendar for Monday, Wednesday or Friday evenings. Stewarding also allows free sailing to start.

Racing starts - 17 April

Go head-to-head in a series of dinghy races with other club members.

Open day - Saturday 26 April

Everyone is welcome to the loch to see what sailing is about. Bring friends and family for a trip on a dinghy or a power boat.

Spring regatta - Saturday 17 May

An afternoon of racing between club members for prizes. Sail in a club boat or your own, whether single and double-handed. Only RYA Level 2 (adult) / Stage 3 (children) is required.

Social sailing - Friday 27 June - Cancelled (weather)

A BBQ on shore and some sailing fun on the loch. Teams of club Flag Officers and junior members also complete for the Brazill Trophy.

Summer school starts -  Monday 30 June

Six weeks of training and fun. Book sailing lessons on the club calendar for weekday blocks (Monday to Friday).

Clyde muster - Saturday 7 June and Sunday 8 June

CCCDS dinghies join CCC keel boats at Wreck Bay.

Duncan's regatta - Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 July

The Scottish Challenger Traveller visits Bardowie with training and racing for disabled sailors.

Scottish Hansa Championships - Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 July

The UK Hansa Class holds the Scottish championships at Bardowie.

Summer school ends - Friday 8 August

All great things must come to an end.

Club regatta - Saturday 16 August

A set of races for all club sailors, including those who have just graduated from summer school. The winning junior sailor will be awarded the Cairnie cup. Non-members are welcome to join in for a donation to the RNLI.

Evening lessons start - Monday 18 August

4 weeks of training, intended to allow members to complete requirements for RYA levels.

Racing ends - 12 September

Last day of the autumn series (although there may be a winter series for the hardy).

Laird trophy - Saturday 13 September

Teams of two from Scottish schools compete using our fleet of Fevas.

AGM - Thursday 23 October (7pm)

Find out how the club is run and take part.

Boats away - Saturday 1 November (10am-3pm)

Tidy up time. Help get things safely stored for the winter.